Cart-Trak Carton Flow Rack Order Picking from Totes | Mallard Manufacturing

Watch Cart-Trak carton flow tested with totes weighing between 5 – 35 lbs. The tote was 24” long and 15” wide which fit perfectly on the 16” wide rollers. The rollers were set on 4” centers to test the tote loads.

The earlier test proved that the totes flowed well on Cart-Trak carton flow with the rollers set on 3" centers, but the Mallard team wanted to see if results would still be as good with the lane set on 4" centers to use fewer rollers and make the lane less costly. The good news was that the totes tested well with only a slight hesitation at the edge of the knuckle shelf.

In addition to the standard lane pitch, the team angled the last two feet of the lane and created what is termed a knuckle shelf. In essence, the rollers at the end of the lane are angled more sharply to drop the inventory into a more ergonomic picking position with better visibility. The knuckle shelf design is particularly advantageous for tote storage to allow the picker to see into the tote to quickly grab the item requested though it is used in a large variety of inventory applications. As you can see, the totes flowed well without any hang-ups.

To read the complete Cart-Trak test, check out our Blog: https://www.mallardmfg.com/carton-flow-rack/cart-trak-carton-flow-pitches-a-winning-strategy-for-tote-storage/
To learn more about Cart-Trak Carton Flow: https://www.mallardmfg.com/carttrak-carton-flow/
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Cart-Trak carton flow is a full-width roller product best applied to heavy-duty applications with consistently-sized inventory. Totes are a common sight on Cart-Trak carton flow because it is super durable and abuse-resistant while providing superior flow. Cart-Trak rollers are galvanized for rust-resistance and easy cleaning and the lanes are designed for quick drop-in installation into standard pallet rack bays.

The full roller design of Cart-Trak provides touchpoints for the entire width of the carton, case, or tote. This level of full coverage is important to keep the inventory flowing and to keep it centered within the lane.

The other element of the lane design that is crucial in both flow and tracking is the lane pitch. The lane itself is installed with a slight pitch from the rear of the system where the product is loaded to the forward or front pick aisle. The pitch helps gravity move the inventory over the rollers and down the lane.

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