Can the same system handle cases and reusable totes?

Yes, when each assigned lane supports the container base and weight range. Different containers may need different roller arrangements, so test them separately rather than assuming identical travel. Check carton flow racking against tote geometry.

How do I choose between deeper lanes and more openings?

Use demand and replenishment quantities to guide that choice. Extra depth helps busy lines, while more front openings may better serve a wider assortment with lower quantities per product.

Does an existing rack conversion need new frames?

Not necessarily. Suitable frames may remain, but condition, connections and the total loading must be reviewed before deciding which components can be retained. Confirm case flow rack loads before conversion.

Can lanes support date-sensitive stock?

Yes, rear-loaded lanes support first-in, first-out handling. Staff still need date checks and a defined method for returns or short-dated exceptions rather than inserting them wherever space appears.

Carton Flow Rack warehouse storage system

Jenks, Oklahoma

Carton Flow Rack in Jenks, OK

With carton flow rack in Jenks, the picking face stays supplied by cases or totes advancing on inclined roller lanes. Staff remove the front package while reserve units wait behind it. Replenishment from the rear separates loading from order selection and helps maintain FIFO stock movement.

Designing that arrangement means looking beyond how many boxes fit in a bay. Package bases, weight ranges and daily picks determine which products deserve lanes and how deep they should run. A concentrated picking face can reduce walking, but only if replenishment can keep pace without crowding the people selecting orders.

Our team, a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., has been supplying and installing equipment since 1997. We use carton flow racking where the handling pattern supports it and retain simpler storage where rollers would add complexity without helping the pick.

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Use Case Flow Rack Where Picks Repeat

Flow lanes hold reserve stock behind individual picking positions, so a shorter frontage can serve more active lines. Operators spend less time reaching into empty shelf depth or moving a second carton forward. Slotting busy products near the point where orders move onward can further shorten the route.

Shelving suits low-demand items, mixed shapes and containers that resist smooth movement. Pallet flow is intended for pallet-sized loads rather than hand-picked cartons. Case flow rack bridges those needs for repeated case and piece picking, including supply to workstations or a larger pick module with nearby packing space.

Free Design Consultation

CAD layout with position counts

Installation coordinated with installation partners

Carton flow rack with gravity wheel beds and case lanes

Carton flow shelving in use on a warehouse pick line

Operations We Rack Around Here

Distribution and light industrial buildings near US-75 and the Creek Turnpike need layouts matched to their internal access, not just their transport connections. We consider receiving doors, packing positions and the rear loading path when arranging lanes within the available floor area.

Trade supply

Industrial service parts

Commercial distribution

Plan Rack Conversions Around Real Working Space

An existing pallet rack bay may accept flow beds after its dimensions, condition and load arrangement are checked. Connection compatibility and clear openings need confirmation; the nominal beam length alone is not enough. Include any upper reserve loads in the review instead of considering the picking level in isolation.

Inside a pick module, evaluate hand clearance, carton opening space and label visibility with stock in position. Lane widths and dividers should reflect actual package variation rather than a single printed dimension. Frequent picks belong at practical heights, while heavier packages need an arrangement that avoids awkward lifting.

Older 18–24 ft clear stock and newer 32–36+ ft clear tilt-wall buildings offer different vertical possibilities, but neither dictates a good hand-picking height. Work from the operator outward. For installation in mostly non-air-conditioned space, agree on heat-aware staging and keep temporary stock clear of both picking and rear replenishment routes.

Case and each picking operations

Order fulfillment lines carrying many active SKUs

Grocery, beverage, and consumer goods distribution

Kitting and light assembly feed lines

Bays that need reserve pallets stacked above the pick face

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Check Carton Flow Rack Travel Before Loading

A short trial with representative packages can expose travel problems before a whole aisle is assigned. Use the expected loading sequence and remove units at the front as staff would during a normal order.

Base contact

Select roller spacing that supports the package through the full lane. Watch for sagging board, loose flaps or tote features that catch.

Gravity setting

Adjust the incline for steady forward movement after a pick. A greater slope is not automatically better if it increases impact at the front.

Lane separation

Use dividers to prevent adjacent products from drifting together. Set enough side clearance for ordinary variations without allowing excessive turning.

Loading discipline

Keep newer goods behind the existing queue by replenishing only at the rear. Clear product labels support FIFO and reduce misplaced stock.

Recent Installations

Racking projects completed for warehouses across the Tulsa metro and northeastern Oklahoma.

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Discuss Carton Flow Racking for Jenks

For a carton flow rack quote, send your available bay sizes, stock dimensions and loaded case or tote weights. Describe the current picking route and where replenishment interrupts it. A useful quote should address roller selection, lane assignments and installation access as well as the amount of equipment proposed. Call (918) 296-8162.