Flow Racks

Messy pick areas, disorganized inventory, and inefficient reaching can lead to delays, worker strain, and increased operational costs. Modular flow racks like FlowCell and Roller Rack gravity flow rack systems offer an ergonomic, space-saving storage solution designed to reduce clutter and improve picking accuracy.

Flow Rack Systems Speed Up Picking & Maximize Space

UNEX engineers modular flow racks and gravity flow rack systems to optimize space utilization, accelerate productivity, improve warehouse safety, and lower operational costs. These durable and flexible racks organize inventory, maximize pick efficiency, and ensure proper FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory rotation. With their ergonomic design and reconfigurable nature, UNEX flow rack systems create a lean and efficient workspace, boosting production efficiency and increasing space utilization by up to 50%.

FlowCell

Modular, flexible workstations maximize pick efficiency for lineside storage, sub-assembly stations, and more.

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Roller Rack

Pre-engineered gravity flow racks are proven to speed pick rates, increase space utilization, and ensure FIFO rotation.

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Optimize Space and Processes with Efficient Flow Racks

UNEX FlowCell modular flow racks and Roller Rack gravity flow racks provide a flexible, ergonomic solution that supports lean manufacturing principles, organizes inventory, increases picking speeds, and optimizes space utilization across multiple industries. The reconfigurable design of UNEX flow rack solutions adapts to changing storage needs, accommodating product growth and ensuring continuous operational efficiency.

Manufacturing: UNEX flow rack systems excel in manufacturing environments by creating efficient assembly workstations, lineside storage units, and manufacturing supermarkets.
Order Fulfillment Centers: For order fulfillment operations, flow racks streamline processes by creating customized workstations for flow-through picking, packing, and kitting based on a facility's unique needs.
Retail Backrooms & Order Pickup: The adaptability of UNEX flow rack systems makes them ideal for configuring efficient storage and staging areas within retail backrooms and order pickup spaces of varying sizes.
Third-Party Logistics: For 3PLs managing diverse SKUs, flow racks provide an easily adjustable warehouse storage solution that accommodates varying product sizes, reducing reconfiguration time for different contracts.

How Flow Racks Solve Operational Challenges

Flow racks are a versatile solution that addresses space constraints, process inefficiencies, and ergonomic issues in warehouses, manufacturing plants, retail stores, and order fulfillment centers. By implementing modular flow rack systems, facilities experience significant operational improvements in productivity, organization, and space management. Flow racks help solve some of these common operational challenges:

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Maximized Space Utilization: Flow racks like UNEX FlowCell allow facilities to increase storage capacity by up to 50% within their existing footprint. UNEX Roller Rack can store parts and SKUs up to seven times more densely than standard pallet racks, drastically reducing wasted space.
Lean Inventory Management: Flow rack systems support lean principles by facilitating FIFO inventory rotation, ensuring the oldest stock is utilized first. Flow racks keep inventory neat, organized, and accessible to pickers, eliminating clutter and disarray on production floors and in aisles.
Adaptability to Growth: With modular and mobile configurations available, flow racks can be easily reconfigured as operational needs change. This allows cost-effective scalability to accommodate evolving space requirements or product mixes.
Improved Workplace Ergonomics: Flow racks minimize bending, reaching, and lifting by positioning inventory, tools, parts, and components at proper heights. This reduces employee fatigue and injury risk, boosting productivity while decreasing costs from injured workers.

Flow Racks FAQs

Can I buy individual components to build my own flow racks?

You can buy individual components to build your flow racks. We recommend using our FlowCell product configurator so you can ensure you are designing units that will be effective for your unique application. Our team will engineer your FlowCell to order. This way, you get exactly what you need without overpaying for parts you won’t use. All of the engineering that goes into creating your tailor-made solution is free, so we encourage customers to take advantage of this powerful tool!

What are the benefits of using UNEX Flow Racks?

UNEX Flow Racks enhance warehouse efficiency by facilitating FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory rotation, reducing clutter, and improving accessibility. They support lean principles by minimizing waste and optimizing space utilization. These racks are ideal for order picking, packing, and assembly operations, ensuring a streamlined workflow.

How customizable are UNEX Flow Racks?

All UNEX modular flow racks can be tailored to your specific operational needs. UNEX FlowCell and Roller Rack provide adjustable units suitable for various applications. All UNEX flow racks accomofate different product and carton sizes and workflows, and can be customized with different flow options, tracks, end treatments, and accessories.

What type of tracks work with UNEX flow racks?

Virtually any type of track is compatible with UNEX flow racks. We recommend using our SpanTrack carton flow rollers or SpanTrack wheel beds.

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Companies that Choose UNEX Flow Racks

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Darn Tough Finds Its Match with UNEX Flow Rack Solutions

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BraunAbility Picks Up the Pace, Maximizes Space with FlowCell Flow Racks

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