Pallet Flow Racking
Gravity does the work. Pallets loaded from the rear glide automatically to the pick face — guaranteed FIFO with no forklift choreography.
Gravity-Fed, FIFO, High Velocity
Pallet flow (also called gravity flow) racking uses inclined steel roller or wheel rails inside each lane. Pallets are loaded from the rear (high end) of the lane and gravity moves them forward toward the pick face (low end) at a controlled speed, regulated by brake rollers. When the front pallet is retrieved, the next in line automatically advances — no forklift needs to enter the lane or reposition product.
Built for High-Velocity, Date-Sensitive Product
Pallet flow is the highest-density FIFO-capable racking system available. It separates the loading aisle from the picking aisle — improving operational efficiency and reducing forklift travel time in high-throughput operations.
- True FIFO rotation — first pallet in is always first pallet out
- Separate load and pick aisles eliminate forklift conflicts
- High density: lanes extend 2 to 20+ pallets deep depending on building depth
- No power required — gravity drives pallet movement
- Brake rollers control descent speed to prevent pallet damage
- Ideal for perishables, beverages, date-sensitive consumables, and high-velocity SKUs
- Works with standard forklifts — no special attachment required
Key Parameters
Also Consider
Push Back Racking
High-density LIFO storage — similar density to flow racking when FIFO is not required.
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Maximum cube density on a LIFO basis. No lane guides or rollers — lower cost per pallet position than flow.
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Full selectivity where a distinct FIFO lane per SKU is impractical or SKU count is too high.
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