Carton Flow Racking Systems
StorX helps you accelerate order picking, reduce strain, and move more volume without adding labor.
Carton Flow Racking Systems Built for High-Volume Picking
StorX engineers carton flow racking systems that bring inventory to the picker, reducing wasted motion and improving picking efficiency. Our carton flow racks use gravity-fed lanes to present the next carton or case at the pick face automatically.
We design layouts that support FIFO inventory control while keeping pickers focused on order accuracy instead of constant restocking and travel, so your team moves more orders without adding labor.
Designed to Improve Pick Speed and Accuracy
StorX designs and installs carton flow rack systems for fast, repeatable picking in piece-pick and case-pick environments. By keeping inventory positioned at the front of each lane, the system reduces the reaching, bending, and movement that slow productivity and cause fatigue.
Turnkey Carton Flow and Case Flow Solutions
StorX delivers carton flow racking systems as part of a turnkey system, managing design, integration, and installation to ensure performance from day one. Our carton flow rack pick systems integrate with existing order picking systems, shelving, and material handling processes so workflows remain consistent throughout the workday.
What Is a Carton Flow Racking System?
A carton flow racking system uses slightly inclined lanes fitted with rollers or wheels to move cartons, cases, and totes from the loading aisle to the pick face by gravity. As each carton is picked, the next advances automatically, keeping inventory visible and within reach while maintaining FIFO rotation. Carton flow, also called case flow, fits more pick faces into the same footprint than static shelving and keeps high-turn inventory moving.
How Carton Flow Racking Systems Work
A carton flow racking system separates loading from picking, so both happen at once without interference.
- Inventory loads from the replenishment aisle at the back of each lane.
- Gravity advances cartons down the inclined lane toward the pick face.
- The next carton presents automatically as each one is picked, so the pick face stays full.
- Lanes replenish from the rear without disrupting pickers at the front.
This continuous, first-in-first-out flow reduces picker travel and search time while keeping inventory organized and visible.
Carton Flow Configurations
StorX configures each carton flow racking system around your carton sizes, weights, SKU count, and pick frequency. As an integrator, StorX specifies the track type and accessories that fit your inventory rather than a single fixed product.
Roller Track Carton Flow
Roller track suits cartons, cases, and totes with consistent dimensions, giving smooth, predictable flow for steady SKUs.
Wheel-Bed Carton Flow
Wheel-bed lanes handle varying carton sizes, tote shapes, and changing SKU profiles, offering flexibility as your inventory mix shifts.
Accessories That Improve Picking
Tilt trays, lane dividers, and entry guides improve visibility, keep lanes organized, and speed accurate replenishment.
Where Carton Flow Racking Systems Are Used
Carton flow delivers the most value wherever operators pick cartons, cases, or individual items repeatedly through the day. Common applications include:
- Full-case picking, where whole cartons are pulled at once
- Split-case and piece picking, where individual items are selected from a carton or tote
- Store replenishment and order fulfillment, where fast, accurate picking drives throughput
- Kitting and packout, where components stage in pick sequence
StorX designs carton flow rack pick systems that integrate with your existing order picking, shelving, and material handling workflows.
Industries StorX Serves and Where We Work
StorX designs and installs carton flow racking systems for warehouses from Atlanta and Texas to the East Coast and beyond, supporting facilities that rely on efficient piece picking and fast order turnaround. Our approach prioritizes execution speed, minimal disruption, and systems that perform consistently under daily volume pressure.
Operations That Benefit From Our Carton Flow Racking Systems
StorX supports industries where order accuracy, speed, and ergonomic picking are critical to daily performance.
FAQs About Our Carton Flow Racking Systems
When is a carton flow racking system the right solution?
Carton flow racking systems work best for high-volume case and piece picking where speed, FIFO rotation, and reduced walking are priorities.
What is the difference between roller and wheel-bed carton flow?
Roller track suits cartons and totes with consistent dimensions, while wheel-bed lanes handle varying carton sizes and changing SKU profiles. StorX selects the right track for your inventory.
Can a carton flow racking system fit into existing rack?
Yes. StorX designs carton flow lanes to integrate with existing pallet rack, order picking systems, and material handling workflows without a full redesign.
Does StorX handle design and installation?
Yes. StorX delivers carton flow racking systems through a turnkey approach covering engineering, integration, and installation.
