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Keg Storage

Keg Storage Solutions

Storing beer kegs is often a tricky challenge for beer distributors. Due to their unique, round shape, storing beer kegs in traditional warehouse racks is only possible with modifications. Because of this, distributors often resort to storing beer kegs on the ground. However, there are more efficient uses of space, and it requires order pickers to bend and lift heavy kegs. Furthermore, the growing popularity of craft beer has led to even more significant challenges since craft beer kegs come in many different sizes. To accommodate the storage of an increasing number of beer variations on the market, UNEX developed Keg Flow. Keg Flow uses durable  SpanTrack carton flow rollers that integrate seamlessly into existing pallet rack structures.

Benefits of Engineered-to-Order Keg Racks

Keg storage solutions offer an alternative to palletized storage that consolidates floor space, reduces bending, and improves stock rotation. Travel time and mispicks for order pickers are also reduced when workers pick from racks that are specifically designed for storing kegs. Implementing a solution like  SpanTrack Keg Flow increases warehouse capacity while improving efficiency and productivity.

UNEX saw a need for a solution that would allow beer distributors to store kegs of various sizes. Keg Flow combines heavy-duty SpanTrack carton flow rollers, 6″ common heavy-duty guard rails to keep kegs upright, and high roller stops to ease the picking process. Implementing a solution tailored specifically for keg storage saves time, space, and money in your operation compared to storing and picking kegs off pallets stored at floor level.

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Optimize Keg Storage with UNEX

UNEX designs customized keg storage racks to meet the needs of beer distribution operations, both large and small. SpanTrack Keg Flow allows beer wholesalers to store a greater number of beer variations in their distribution centers. Keg Flow racks can be built to accommodate a variety of common keg sizes, including Sixth Barrel, Quarter Barrel, Slim Quarter, and Half Barrel. SpanTrack carton flow rollers provide the most surface contact, so weight is distributed evenly to create an efficient, reliable, and durable keg storage rack. Implementing keg storage racks in your operation will bring heavy kegs up off the ground to increase SKU density, maximize space, and create FIFO product rotation.

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UNEX Space Optimization Solutions for Fulfillment

 UNEX manufactures engineered-to-order space optimization solutions that allow warehouses and fulfillment operations to condense and organize SKUs. This reduces travel time and maximizes space within your facility. UNEX solutions are proven to dramatically increase space utilization within distribution centers. From carton flow systems to keg storagedynamic industrial shelving, and more, UNEX offers a variety of space-saving solutions to meet the needs of any distribution center.

UNEX Keg Storage Solutions

The craft beer boom has created a demand for beer distributors to increase the number of SKUs being stored in their warehouses. UNEX engineers thoughtfully designed SpanTrack Keg Flow to meet the needs of this ever-expanding industry. When beer wholesalers need to increase capacity and store kegs of various shapes and sizes, palletized storage is no longer an option. To remain competitive, beer distributors need to implement high-density keg storage solutions to keep pace with consumer demand.

Explore UNEX Solutions

SpanTrack Keg Flow

SpanTrack Keg Flow gets kegs off the ground and gives beer distributors room to grow. This high-density keg storage solution replaces palletized storage, consolidates floor space, reduces bending for workers, and improves stock rotation.

Key benefits of SpanTrack Keg Flow include:

  • Add keg storage to any new or existing pallet rack
  • Increase storage density up to 200% while reducing travel time and mispicks
  • Reduce wear on aluminum kegs
  • Keep kegs tight and upright

SpanTrack Lane

SpanTrack Lane is an innovative carton-flow solution that drops into new or existing pallet rack structures to create an efficient, reliable, and durable flow system. Depend on a robust and sturdy solution for even the most active warehouses and assembly plants.

Key Benefits of SpanTrack Lane include:

  • Ensure FIFO inventory rotation
  • Reduce worker travel time by up to 75%
  • Optimized for product stacking
  • Industry-leading 7-year warranty

SpanTrack Wheel Bed

SpanTrack Wheel Bed is a flexible carton flow solution that drops into new or existing pallet rack structures to create the ultimate gravity flow rack system for order picking operations, manufacturing facilities, and more. 

Key Benefits of SpanTrack Wheel Bed include:

  • Hex hub wheel design for optimal flow
  • Store products with a wide variation in size and weight
  • Increase flexibility for inventory slotting with 90% left to right bay usage
  • Replenish inventory from the back without interrupting the process in front

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