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Pallet Flow Rack

Pallet flow rack uses gravity roller conveyors set on a slight decline inside a rack structure. Load from the back, pick from the front — pallets roll forward automatically as you pull from the lane. It gives you the density of drive-in with the FIFO rotation that perishable goods and lot-controlled inventory demand.

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Pallet Flow Rack Suppliers (48)

A and A Boltless Rack and Shelving

Supplier·Fontana, CA·Est. 1990

Family-owned wholesale distributor with over 35 years experience providing pallet racks boltless shelving mezzanines cantilever systems and material handling equipment.

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Advance Storage Products

Manufacturer·Huntington Beach, CA·Est. 1958

Advance Storage Products is a leading manufacturer of push-back pallet rack and other high-density storage systems. They operate manufacturing facilities in California Georgia and Utah.

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American Material Handling

Supplier·East Taunton, MA

Largest stocking distributor of Interlake Mecalux products in New England. Sells new and used pallet rack, shelving, mezzanines, and conveyors with installation services.

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AR Racking Inc.

Manufacturer·Charlotte, NC

International manufacturer of industrial racking and storage systems with US operations in Charlotte, NC. Part of the Arania Group. Designs, manufactures, and installs a full range of storage solutions with a 5-year quality warranty.

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Arnold Machinery Company

Supplier·Phoenix, AZ·Est. 1929

A 95+ year-old heavy equipment distributor operating 23 locations across the Intermountain West, with a full material handling division offering forklifts, warehouse racking, shelving, and AutoCAD warehouse design.

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Bakersfield Rack & Shelving

Supplier·Bakersfield, CA·Est. 1987

Family-owned pallet rack and shelving distributor serving the Southern San Joaquin Valley, offering a large local stock of new and used warehouse racking with in-house CAD design, engineering, and installation. Sister operation to Fresno Rack & Shelving.

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BITO Storage Solutions US

Manufacturer·Jessup, MD

German manufacturer with US subsidiary offering pallet racking, cantilever systems, mezzanines, shelving, and flow racking. Provides concept-to-completion service including design, consulting, and installation.

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Carolina Material Handling Inc

Supplier·Greensboro, NC

Greensboro-based material handling supplier selling new and used pallet rack systems conveyors and modular offices across the Southeast.

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Cisco-Eagle

Supplier·Dallas, TX·Est. 1970

Cisco-Eagle is a full-service material handling systems integrator and distributor providing pallet rack shelving conveyor mezzanine and warehouse automation solutions since 1970.

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Complete Warehouse Supply

Supplier·Lake Saint Louis, MO

Warehouse equipment distributor in Lake Saint Louis with nationwide distribution. Sells pallet rack, pallet flow, cantilever, shelving with factory-direct pricing and installation.

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Culver Equipment LLC

Used Equipment Dealer·Phoenix, AZ·Est. 1997

Arizona largest used pallet rack supplier offering new and used warehouse equipment with CAD layout design custom fabrication and professional installation services.

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Custom Equipment Company

Supplier·Charleston, SC·Est. 1978

Family-owned authorized distributor of industrial material handling, storage, and packaging equipment serving businesses across the US for over 40 years. Carries a wide range of warehouse racking, shelving, dock equipment, containers, and safety products from major manufacturers.

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DACO Corporation

Supplier·Kent, WA·Est. 1972

Pacific Northwest material handling, storage, and packaging solutions distributor founded in 1972. Specializes in pallet racking systems, industrial shelving, mezzanines, and turnkey warehouse solutions. Multi-year MHEDA MVP Award winner.

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EQSolutions

Systems Integrator·Houston, TX

Warehouse systems integration division of Equipment Depot, America's largest material handling dealer group with 50+ locations. Designs and implements racking, shelving, mezzanines, AS/RS, and automated storage systems.

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Euroroll USA

Supplier·Atlanta, GA

Dynamic warehouse storage solutions since 1982. Specializes in pallet flow, carton flow, and custom racking systems.

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Frazier Industrial Company

Manufacturer·Long Valley, NJ·Est. 1949

Frazier Industrial is the largest producer of 100% structural steel pallet rack systems in North America. With 10 fabrication facilities they serve industries including manufacturing automotive cold storage and e-commerce.

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Fresno Rack & Shelving

Supplier·Fresno, CA·Est. 1987

The largest stocking distributor of warehouse pallet racks in the Western US, offering new and used racking with in-house design, permitting, and installation crews. Family-owned business founded in 1987 with over 30 years of expertise.

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Gulf Coast Material Handling

Supplier·Mandeville, LA

Gulf Coast Material Handling distributes pallet rack and warehouse equipment serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.

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Interlake Mecalux

Manufacturer·Melrose Park, IL

Interlake Mecalux is among the leading companies in the storage systems market specializing in the design manufacturing and sale of steel racking warehouse automation and warehouse management software.

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J&J Companies

Supplier·Columbia, PA

J&J Companies is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak quick-ship partner with 400000+ sq ft of warehousing across three facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Mallard Manufacturing Corporation

Manufacturer·Sterling, IL

Mallard Manufacturing is a premier gravity flow rack systems manufacturer operating two state-of-the-art facilities. They specialize in pallet flow carton flow push-back rack and gravity conveyor systems with nationwide sales and support.

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Material Handling USA

Supplier·Salt Lake City, UT·Est. 1997

Comprehensive material handling and storage solutions supplier founded in 1997, offering pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines, and shipping supplies with custom warehouse design services. Serves nationwide across diverse industries.

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Pallet Rack Surplus

Used Equipment Dealer·Conyers, GA

Full-service material handling provider specializing in new and used pallet racking with surplus buying and liquidation services.

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Pallet Rack World

Supplier·Orlando, FL

Full-service dealer of new and used pallet racking with warehouse in Liberty NC offering delivery and installation of teardrop-style rack systems nationwide.

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Precision Warehouse Design

Systems Integrator·Carrollton, TX

Over 85 years combined experience with 3,500+ projects. Offers pallet rack sales, design, delivery, installation, plus conveyor sortation systems.

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Quality Material Handling

Supplier·Rancho Cucamonga, CA·Est. 1991

Full-service warehouse solutions provider and licensed General B Contractor offering warehouse design permitting installation and custom fabrication since 1991.

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Rack Builders Inc.

Manufacturer·Chicago, IL·Est. 2009

Rack Builders designs and manufactures structural storage rack systems built to RMI specifications by licensed structural engineers. They specialize in selective push-back pallet flow and carton flow systems.

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Rack Men Equipment Co

Supplier·Cartersville, GA·Est. 1988

Trusted warehouse storage solutions provider since 1988 selling new and used racking from major brands including Husky Rack and Wire and Steel King.

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Raktek Midwest

Supplier·Kansas City, MO

20+ years experience in material handling. Specializes in push-back racks, pallet shuttles, conveyors, mezzanines, and pallet rack systems with installation and removal.

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REB Storage Systems International

Supplier·Chicago, IL·Est. 1962

REB Storage Systems International has been a trusted name in rack and shelving system design and installation since 1962 with installers located throughout the country.

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Ridg-U-Rak

Manufacturer·North East, PA·Est. 1942

Ridg-U-Rak is one of the largest pallet rack and storage rack manufacturers in North America with annual production capacity exceeding 130 million pounds. Family-owned since 1942 they operate over 400000 sq ft of manufacturing space in North East PA.

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Ridg-U-Rak of Arkansas

Supplier·Little Rock, AR

Ridg-U-Rak of Arkansas is an authorized distributor of Ridg-U-Rak pallet rack systems serving the south-central United States.

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SJF Material Handling

Supplier·Winsted, MN·Est. 1979

SJF Material Handling is one of the largest stocking distributors of new and used material handling equipment in the nation with over 20 acres of inventory. Founded in 1979 they offer pallet rack shelving conveyor and warehouse solutions.

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Southwest Solutions Group

Supplier·Fort Worth, TX

In business since 1969 with 7 offices across TX, OK, KS, and CO. Provides industrial mobile storage, pallet racking, cantilever, and flow rack with design and installation.

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SpaceRak

Manufacturer·Marysville, MI

SpaceRak, a brand of Heartland Steel Products, manufactures engineered steel storage rack systems with 100% welded uprights from facilities in Marysville MI and Lodi CA. Traces roots to Eugene Welding Company (1945).

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Speedrack Midwest

Supplier·Sparta, MI·Est. 1984

Full-service material handling distributor since 1984 selling new and used pallet rack wire deck shelving and safety equipment with installation inspection repair and liquidation services.

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Speedrack Products Group

Manufacturer·Sparta, MI·Est. 1954

Speedrack Products Group has been manufacturing quality pallet racking and storage systems since 1954. They produce roll-formed and structural rack systems from their Sparta Michigan facility.

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SSI Schaefer

Systems Integrator·Charlotte, NC·Est. 1937

SSI Schaefer is a global leader in warehouse and logistics systems providing racking shelving automated storage and retrieval systems and warehouse management software. Founded in Germany in 1937.

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Steel King Industries

Manufacturer·Stevens Point, WI·Est. 1970

Steel King Industries is a leading single-source manufacturer of structural steel storage racks and material handling products. Founded in 1970 they manufacture all products in the USA using only US steel.

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Tri R Installations

Supplier·Magnolia, TX

Full-service warehouse solutions provider offering turnkey rack system design installation and project management.

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UNARCO Material Handling

Manufacturer·Springfield, TN·Est. 1934

UNARCO is the oldest pallet rack manufacturer in the United States founded in 1934. They manufacture structural and roll-formed pallet racking and engineered warehouse storage systems.

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UNEX Manufacturing, Inc.

Manufacturer·Lakewood, NJ

UNEX Manufacturing designs and builds engineered-to-order material handling and storage solutions. They specialize in carton flow systems gravity conveyors and high-density pick storage with over 60 years of experience from their Lakewood NJ facility.

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UNIRAK

Manufacturer·Taylor, MI

UNIRAK manufactures quality pallet rack and storage products made in the USA at their Taylor Michigan facility. They offer selective drive-in push-back carton flow and mezzanine systems with quick-ship options.

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United Rack Installers

Installer·Houston, TX

United Rack Installers provides nationwide pallet rack and mezzanine installation services with decades of experience on the largest warehouse projects.

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Warehouse Design

Supplier·Thomasville, NC

Full-service material handling solutions provider offering new and used storage systems with turnkey design installation and rack repair services.

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Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co.

Supplier·Nashville, TN

20+ years providing premium material handling solutions including selective, drive-in, push back, pallet flow, and cantilever racking.

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Winn Rack

Used Equipment Dealer·Dunbar, NE·Est. 2002

Material handling installation and service company based in Nebraska.

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Ziglift Material Handling

Supplier·Santa Fe Springs, CA·Est. 2001

Turnkey warehouse storage solutions provider founded in 2001, offering new and used pallet racking along with design, installation, and relocation services. Operates seven locations across four states.

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When to Choose Pallet Flow Rack

  • FIFO rotation is required (food, beverage, pharma, dated products)
  • You need high density without sacrificing inventory rotation
  • Throughput is high and you can't afford the forklift travel time of selective rack
  • Staging lanes for shipping dock operations
  • Manufacturing line-side buffer storage

Key Specs to Ask About

  • Lane depth (pallets deep — typically 3-20+)
  • Pallet weight range (affects roller and brake sizing)
  • Lane pitch (degree of decline — usually 3-5%)
  • Roller type (steel, poly, full-width vs. split-roller)
  • Speed controllers and brakes (critical for heavy loads and deep lanes)
  • Entry guide and pallet separator at the pick face

Common Applications

  • Food and beverage distribution (FIFO-critical)
  • Pharmaceutical and medical supply warehouses
  • Cold storage (maximize density in expensive cooled space)
  • Shipping dock staging and truck-loading lanes
  • Manufacturing WIP buffer between production lines

How It Compares

FactorPallet FlowDrive-In Rack
Inventory rotationFIFO (first in, first out)LIFO (last in, first out)
Loading faceLoad from back, pick from frontSingle entry — load and pick from same end
MechanismGravity roller conveyorForklift drives into rack
Best forDated products, food, pharmaBulk single-SKU, seasonal stock
Cost per position$$$ (conveyor beds add significant cost)$$ (simpler construction)
MaintenanceRollers and brakes need regular serviceMinimal — static structure

Pallet flow gives you high density with FIFO rotation — critical for perishable goods and lot-controlled inventory. Drive-in gives you high density at lower cost, but it's LIFO. If expiration dates matter, you need pallet flow. If they don't, drive-in is simpler and cheaper.

Buyer Tips

Pallet quality matters more with flow rack than any other system. Warped or broken pallets jam lanes. If your pallets aren't consistent, expect maintenance headaches.

Speed controllers (brakes) aren't optional on deep lanes with heavy loads. Without them, a 2,500 lb pallet turns into a projectile at the pick face.

Size your lanes to match order patterns, not warehouse geometry. A 20-deep lane is pointless if you only move 5 pallets of that SKU per day.

Budget for a maintenance routine. Rollers accumulate debris, brakes wear out, and lanes need periodic leveling checks. This isn't set-and-forget equipment.

Did you know?

The pitch on a pallet flow lane is typically only 3-5% — barely perceptible to the eye. But gravity at that angle moves a 2,500 lb pallet at a steady 6-8 feet per minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between pallet flow and push back rack?
Inventory rotation. Pallet flow is FIFO (first in, first out) — you load from the back and pick from the front. Push back is LIFO (last in, first out) — you load and pick from the same face. If your product has expiration dates or lot control requirements, you need pallet flow. If rotation doesn't matter and you just need density, push back is simpler and cheaper.
How many pallets deep can pallet flow go?
Practical range is 5-20 pallets deep, depending on pallet weight and consistency. Some systems go deeper, but lane reliability decreases as depth increases — more rollers mean more potential failure points. Most installations settle in the 8-12 pallet range.
Is pallet flow rack expensive?
Yes — it's one of the pricier rack systems per pallet position. The gravity conveyor beds, speed controllers, and engineering add significant cost over static rack. But in operations where FIFO is mandatory and density is critical (especially cold storage), the cost per stored pallet in a given footprint is often lower than the alternative of building more cooled space.
Can pallet flow work in a freezer?
Yes, and it's common. But the equipment needs to be spec'd for it — rollers, brakes, and lubricants must be rated for sub-zero temps. Condensation and ice buildup on rollers is the main challenge. Reputable manufacturers offer freezer-rated components and can advise on lane maintenance schedules for cold environments.
Did you know?

Pallet flow lanes use the same style of sealed bearings you'd find in skateboard wheels — just rated for 3,000 lbs instead of a kickflip.

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