Comparing Carton Flow Pitch for Cart-Trak vs. Cart-Trak with Bearings | Mallard Manufacturing

Cart-Trak carton flow offers two roller types with one slight difference between them --bearings. The bearings reduce friction which allows for a smoother rotation. Therefore, the Cart-Trak rollers with bearings require less pitch than standard rollers. There are also times when the bearings provide the extra momentum needed to flow items to the pick face. That is most typical in very lightweight applications and those with challengingly-shaped containers.

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Lower Pitch Makes The Grade For Cart-Trak Carton Flow With Bearings

Designing a carton flow rack system is a unique experience for each customer. Yes, we rely on basic parameters to create the lane configuration and system layout, but the inventory specs are always distinct to that user and application. The best way forward is to construct your lane to those specifications. Taking a one-size-fits-all approach may not get you the consistency and longevity you deserve from your gravity flow lane.

As you can see in the video, the standard and bearing rollers work well with all the load capacities from lightweight 1.5 lbs. to heavier 40 lbs. The cardboard trays are in good condition to support the load weights, and they have flat bottoms, which is always a plus in gravity flow rack.

Tray Specs
Flat bottom - cardboard
Dimensions: 13.75"w x 22.5"d
Load weights: 1.5, 10, 15, 20 & 45 lbs.

Cart-Trak
Pitch: ¾” per foot
Roller spacing: 2” centers
Roller diameter: 0.75”
Roller width: 16”
Lane length: 96”

Cart-Trak with Bearings
Pitch: ¼” per foot
Roller spacing: 2” centers
Roller diameter: 0.75”
Roller width: 16”
Lane length: 96”

The only difference in the design between the two lanes is the pitch. With all else being the same, the benefit from the bearing rollers in this application is the ½” height per level saved with the shallow pitch. If you build several levels of carton flow, those inches can add up. For example, five carton flow levels in a pick module mean that your workers' reach is several inches lower.

Our customers can use the information from this test to decide which system will be most productive. Our testing lab team is dedicated to finding the gravity flow rack solution that will deliver the best results. It is a value-added service that we are happy to provide.

Would you like to schedule a pallet flow or carton flow test? Contact our team today, and let up help you find the best solution for your operational needs.

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