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Pallet Flow Rack Suppliers in Oklahoma — 3 Companies

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. Oklahoma City and Tulsa serve as distribution hubs for the Southern Plains. The state's central location on I-35 and I-40 provides good truck access to Texas, Kansas, and the broader Midwest. Oil and gas industry supply chain operations are a significant part of the industrial storage market.

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Pallet Flow Rack Suppliers in Oklahoma (3)

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.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackPush Back RackPallet Flow Rack

Cisco-Eagle

Supplier·Oklahoma City, OK·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.

Selective Pallet RackDrive-In RackCantilever RackMezzanineShelvingPush Back Rack+4 more

Southwest Solutions Group

Supplier·Oklahoma City, OK

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.

Selective Pallet RackCantilever RackShelvingPallet Flow RackCarton Flow Rack

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
Seismic Zone

Oklahoma requires seismic engineering for pallet flow rack installations. All rack must resist lateral seismic forces per ASCE 7 and local building code. Budget for heavier baseplates, larger anchor bolts, and stamped engineering.

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.

Did you know?

Oklahoma went from 2 earthquakes per year to over 900 between 2009 and 2015, making it temporarily more seismically active than California. Most of the earthquakes are linked to oil and gas wastewater injection. Rack systems installed before 2009 weren't engineered for this — a lot of warehouses are playing catch-up.

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.
How many pallet flow rack suppliers are in Oklahoma?
We currently list 3 companies offering pallet flow rack in Oklahoma. This number grows as we expand our directory. Nearby states may have additional options.
Does pallet flow rack in Oklahoma require seismic engineering?
Yes. Oklahoma is in a seismic zone, so all rack installations — including pallet flow rack — must be seismically engineered per ASCE 7 and local building code. This means heavier baseplates, larger anchor bolts, and stamped engineering drawings. Budget 15-25% more for the seismic components.
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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