Will gravity lanes work for mixed-SKU orders?

Yes, they can present several active SKUs along a compact picking face. Assign each lane clearly and group products around the order pattern so density does not come at the expense of identification.

Does carton flow rack suit refrigerated picking?

It may, with components selected for the operating environment and containers tested under actual conditions. Tell us about temperature, moisture and cleaning practices before the lane materials and arrangement are chosen.

Can we add lanes inside a current pick module?

Possibly, after checking dimensions, supporting structure and access on both sides. Working heights and the order takeaway route need to remain practical after the additional lanes are installed.

How should a Tulsa buyer compare proposals?

Compare lane quantities, supported container sizes, load assumptions and installation inclusions. Confirm whether modifications, removal work and staged access are included so the quoted scopes describe the same job.

Carton Flow Rack warehouse storage system

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Carton Flow Rack in Tulsa, OK

Carton flow rack in Tulsa puts case-level inventory where frequent picks happen, rather than treating every stock position as bulk storage. Cases and totes travel down inclined roller lanes to the picking aisle. Removing the leading container lets the next one advance, keeping the working face supplied from stock behind it.

For e-commerce and 3PL fulfillment, that arrangement can concentrate many active products within a shorter walk. Grocery and aerospace parts distribution may also benefit where containers suit gravity movement and inventory needs clear rotation. Carton flow racking should follow product behavior and order demand, not the building height alone.

We have supplied and installed since 1997 as a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. Our review starts with actual packages, picking frequency and replenishment access. From there, we can compare an insert in an existing bay with a broader picking-area arrangement without assuming every SKU needs its own flow lane.

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Plan Carton Flow Rack Movement One Lane at a Time

Gravity is the drive, but container testing sets the details. Include the lightest and heaviest expected loads and any packaging variations that could alter contact with the rollers.

Create rear loading access

Replenish from the back while orders are picked from the front. That separation supports FIFO and reduces competition for space in the active picking aisle.

Select roller support

Match track placement and roller spacing to the container underside. A flat carton, a ribbed tote and a worn box may need different support to move consistently.

Define product channels

Choose lane widths with enough clearance for handling and enough guidance to prevent turning. Dividers separate neighboring SKUs and help maintain the intended path.

Control front presentation

Front restraints keep stock at the working edge. The arrangement should suit either taking a complete case away or reaching into an opened container for individual pieces.

Use Case Flow Rack Where Picking Drives the Layout

A carton flow rack face can hold multiple replenishment cases behind each active location, increasing pick-face density without extending the aisle. That can improve order-picking speed by shortening travel between common picks. The benefit depends on slotting, readable location identification and a replenishment routine that keeps lanes from running empty.

Shelving is often the better home for irregular packages, slow movers or products whose dimensions change repeatedly. Pallet flow handles pallet loads and belongs in a different comparison when the working unit is not a case. Use a mixed storage plan when the inventory includes both high-frequency cartons and occasional bulky picks.

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

Near North Mingo Industrial Park and the Tulsa International Airport area, newer 32–36+ ft clear tilt-wall bulk buildings in north/northeast Tulsa need a deliberate transition from reserve storage to case picking. Older 18–24 ft clear West Tulsa stock calls for a different level arrangement; for e-commerce/3PL operations using US-169 or I-244, receiving patterns should also inform rear replenishment access.

Energy-service parts

Aerospace supply

Regional distribution

Connect Tulsa Pick Modules With Reserve Storage

Case flow rack beds can often fit into existing pallet rack bays, subject to a review of their dimensions, connections, condition and loaded capacity. Measure the clear opening and confirm support requirements before ordering inserts. Include both the flow components and any reserve stock above when reviewing the rack arrangement.

For pick modules, coordinate lane heights with walking surfaces, conveyors where used and the route completed orders take next. A deep lane only helps if replenishment workers can reach it and pickers can handle the front container comfortably. Provide access for cleaning and replacing tracks rather than enclosing every available gap.

Installation planning needs a defined staging area and a sequence for releasing bays back to operations. Heat in non-air-conditioned space can affect how work is staged during summer. Spring severe weather and winter ice can shift delivery access, so agree on communication and handover arrangements before starting work.

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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Recent Installations

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

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Scope Your Tulsa Carton Flow Racking Project

Send package dimensions, weight ranges, order profiles and an outline of the available picking area. We can review carton flow rack positions, reserve-to-pick movement and retrofit options, then define an installation scope that accounts for ongoing warehouse activity. Call (918) 296-8162.