--- title: How UNEX FlowCell Modular Flow Racks Reduce Maintenance Costs description: UNEX Flow Cell heavy-duty modular storage structures reduce the amount of time, money, and headaches spent in your maintenance department. image: https://blog.unex.com/hubfs/UNEX-Braunability-1025%20copy.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.unex.com/how-unex-modular-structures-reduce-maintenance-costs#main-content) [![UNEX-logo-1](https://blog.unex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UNEX-logo-1.png?width=170&height=53&name=UNEX-logo-1.png "UNEX-logo-1")](https://www.unex.com/) - [Applications](https://www.unex.com/applications) - Storage - [Warehouse Storage](https://www.unex.com/applications/storage/warehouse-storage) - [Storage for 3PLs](https://www.unex.com/applications/storage/storage-3pls) - [Retail Storage Solutions](https://www.unex.com/applications/storage/retail-storage) - [Lineside Storage](https://www.unex.com/applications/packing-assembly/lineside-storage) - [Beverage Storage](https://www.unex.com/applications/storage/beverage-storage) - 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Operations need more than just efficient systems– they need equipment that minimizes downtime with as little cost to maintain and replace as possible. That’s why we’ve focused on making our [FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/product/flow-cell/) modular structures a marquee solution for manufacturers looking to reduce their maintenance and operational costs. ## Optimize Maintenance Savings with FlowCell To keep costs under control and operations running smoothly, it’s essential to use storage solutions that minimize both downtime and maintenance. [UNEX FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) is designed to do just that—offering durability, flexibility, and easy assembly that help businesses reduce their ongoing maintenance costs while enhancing overall efficiency. Here's how FlowCell helps streamline maintenance and save you money. #### Discover how to boost productivity with modular flow racks. Download our Meet FlowCell guide! ![Meet-FlowCell-Guide-UNEX](https://blog.unex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Meet-FlowCell-Guide-UNEX.png?height=2000&name=Meet-FlowCell-Guide-UNEX.png)  Maximize Load Capacity to Eliminate Costly Replacements [FlowCell flow racks](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) within assembly operations are a workhorse made to withstand heavy-duty usage. FlowCell is 13 times stronger than your average tube and joint modular structure in the industry. The modular flow racks support up to 1000 pounds per level thanks to their heavy-gauge steel construction. Tube and joint systems max out at 150 pounds at their longest beam width, which can bend under too much weight and need to be replaced. Our sturdy square tubing is designed to avoid the costs of replacing bent or damaged beams– saving your operation labor time and money. ### Custom-Fit Solutions that Reduce Waste and Downtime ![UNEX-FlowCell-MODEX-24-2](https://blog.unex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UNEX-FlowCell-MODEX-24-2.jpg?width=400&height=341&name=UNEX-FlowCell-MODEX-24-2.jpg)Unlike tube and joint alternatives, posts and beams can be ordered in six-inch increments from 12” to 96”. Users order the size of the system they want, whereas competing tube and joint modular structures often require buyers to cut their systems to fit their needs– or charge a premium for pre-cut kits– adding to maintenance costs. If a piece is cut incorrectly, which can happen easily, the piece has to be thrown away and then a new piece needs to be cut. By providing the correct lengths and widths, parts arrive at the exact dimensions your operation requires and [UNEX FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/product/flow-cell/) is ready to be used for work immediately. This saves your warehouse operations time and money in the initial implementation or drastically reduces the cost of replacing your existing broken or inefficient structures. ### Streamline Assembly to Save Time and Boost Productivity [UNEX FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) flow racks are faster and easier to assemble than tube and joint systems, saving time, money, and frustration within operations. Between posts, beams, tracks, accessories, and assembly hardware, the average FlowCell configuration consists of about 30 total components. The entire structure can be assembled with a single 9/16" wrench in approximately one hour or less. Comparable tube and joint modular structures, however, arrive in 133 pieces on average and can take several hours to build– not including the time to measure and cut tubes if purchased in bulk. By reducing the number of components needed and emphasizing simple, functional design, [FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) can reduce the downtime needed to get the structures assembled and operational. ### Enhance Durability to Lower Maintenance Costs Another point of pain that impacts your maintenance budget are the wheel rails typically used in tube and joint racks. Many competing modular structures use simple plastic wheel rails within the structure to flow product. As we’ve discussed many times before, these wheel rails are prone to breaking and provide less than reliable flow. [FlowCell](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) ships with [SpanTrack](https://www.unex.com/product/span-track-lane/), the industry leader in carton flow. These tracks are designed with durability in mind and can be outfitted with impact plates, impact zones, and other accessories to ensure they stand up to the rigors of your operation. By providing a more durable, reliable carton flow track, our [FlowCell flow racks](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) further reduce your maintenance costs by reducing the quantity and frequency of broken wheel rail replacement. ![UNEX-FlowCell-17](https://blog.unex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UNEX-FlowCell-17.png?width=960&height=480&name=UNEX-FlowCell-17.png) ## Unlock Long-Term Savings with FlowCell So let’s add it all up: - **Heavy-duty capacities** reduce the need to replace bent or broken tube and joint modular structures. - **Designing to order** means less time measuring, cutting, and re-cutting or reordering incorrect tube lengths. - **Simple design with minimal components** means less time assembling new or replacement structures. - **A more durable flow track**, like [SpanTrack](https://www.unex.com/resources/unex-configurator/), means less time and money spent replacing inefficient wheel rails. The sum of these optimizations is a reliable solution with an average ROI of six months and a significantly smaller maintenance bill. ## Boost Efficiency and Cut Maintenance Costs with UNEX One of the best ways to boost productivity, improve ergonomics, eliminate waste and maximize space is to implement [FlowCell flow racks](https://www.unex.com/solutions/flow-racks/flowcell) and [modular workstation](https://blog.unex.com/modular-workstations-assembly-more-efficient) solutions from UNEX. FlowCell flow racks from UNEX provide lean manufacturing principles, giving you the ability to create modular workstations designed specifically for your unique operation. 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