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Carton Flow

Whether you’re storing bulky boxes or beer kegs, organizing SKUs, or fulfilling high-volume orders, UNEX carton flow provides unmatched reliability, durability, and efficiency. Our SpanTrack, Shelf Track, and Keg Flow solutions convert static shelving into dynamic, gravity-fed carton flow storage that keeps products flowing to the point of pick for faster, more accurate order picking. By optimizing space, increasing inventory visibility, and minimizing labor costs, UNEX carton flow solutions perform in demanding warehousing, order fulfillment, and retail environments.

Carton Flow Maximizes Space and Increases Efficiency

Carton flow storage solutions from UNEX dramatically improve productivity and accuracy on the pick line, maximize SKU storage, and minimize strain on pickers. Carton flow's first-in, first-out (FIFO) stock rotation reduces picker strain while allowing you to optimize every inch of warehouse storage space. With carton flow racks that accommodate various loads and inventory types, UNEX offers the most flexible and reliable carton flow storage systems in the industry.

SpanTrack Lane carton flow rollers

SpanTrack Lane

Efficient, durable roller lanes that drop into existing structures to create the ultimate carton flow rack system.

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SpanTrack Wheel Bed carton flow beds

SpanTrack Wheel Bed

Superior, made-to-order carton flow beds that drop into existing structures to create flexible storage for cartons of varying widths.

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SpanTrack Keg Flow carton flow for keg storage

SpanTrack Keg Flow

Maximize floor space and improve stock rotation for beer kegs with carton flow that is specifically designed for seamless keg storage and handling.

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Shelf Track carton flow shelving system

Shelf Track

Replace unreliable plastic wheel rails with a durable, drop-in carton flow shelving system that will save you time and money.

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Optimize Your Space and Processes with Carton Flow

Carton flow helps companies optimize every square foot of warehouse space for maximum efficiency, increasing storage capacity. By using gravity to move inventory forward in pallet racks, carton flow promotes smooth, automatic FIFO inventory rotation while condensing your overall footprint. This allows fulfillment centers to store more inventory within reach, boosting picker productivity and increasing overall efficiency.

With their space-saving design and intuitive operation, carton flow solutions are an ideal way to optimize warehouse space. The dynamic nature of these systems allows companies to store more inventory on-site, ensuring products are available to fulfill customer orders without delay. By implementing carton flow storage, businesses can increase space utilization, reduce labor costs, and streamline order fulfillment.

Every warehouse has distinct requirements, so it's important to choose carton flow solutions that align with your inventory profile, SKU variety, order volume, and business objectives.

How Carton Flow Solutions Solve Warehouse Challenges?

An inefficient warehouse layout prevents companies from maximizing productivity and profitability. Long pick paths, disorganized inventory, and inefficient storage all lead to wasted space, time, and money. Implementing carton flow, however, provides significant benefits across warehouse operations:

Carton flow storage
  • Maximized Storage Capacity: Carton flow utilizes the full height and depth of pallet rack shelves to optimize every inch of available space. This allows warehouses to store significantly more inventory in the same footprint.
  • Minimized Errors, Maximizing Efficiency: High carton visibility and strategic layouts minimize search time for pickers, reducing the chance of errors. Streamlined processes also boost picker productivity and order accuracy.
  • Effortless FIFO Inventory Management: Carton flow's gravity-fed design automatically rotates stock, ensuring oldest inventory is picked first. This prevents perishable goods from spoiling and simplifies inventory management overall.
  • Improved Ergonomics and Reduced Labor Costs: Items are always within pickers' ergonomic "golden zone", reducing injury risk and strain. Increased efficiency per picker also minimizes labor costs as employees save time searching for and picking SKUs to fulfill orders.

Carton Flow FAQ

How quickly can I get a carton flow solution installed?

All UNEX products are engineered-to-order, and lead time depends on the size and complexity of your order. However, average lead times for our SpanTrack solution range from 5 to 12 weeks.

How is UNEX carton flow better or different than the competition or what we already have?

Several key differentiators make SpanTrack the leading carton flow solution. Here are the top 5 reasons why SpanTrack is better than other carton flow solutions:

  1. SpanTrack carton flow solutions provide the most surface contact, so weight is distributed evenly to optimize product flow and eliminate hang-ups on the track.
  2. Shelf Track carton flow systems provide up to 300% more product contact than plastic wheel rails.
  3. UNEX carton flow solutions increase throughput by up to 150% compared to picking from pallets.
  4. SpanTrack and Shelf Track’s patented design easily drops into existing structures with very little effort.
  5. UNEX carton flow solutions are backed by an industry-leading 7-year warranty.

When should I use carton flow rollers, and when should I use wheel beds?

If your SKU locations vary in size and often change, wheel beds (SpanTrack Wheel Bed) are recommended for maximum flexibility left-to-right for re-slotting. Dedicated lanes (SpanTrack Lane) are recommended for fixed or predictable SKU locations.

Why should I use steel carton flow rollers instead of aluminum? What is the cost difference?

Steel rollers are more durable than aluminum rollers and have a low slope needed for long runs. Steel rollers are more expensive, but they are built to withstand difficult workflows and are backed by a 7-year warranty.

Can SpanTrack be relocated after installation?

Yes, SpanTrack easily drops into existing pallet racks and can easily be relocated to other areas or facilities as needed.

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Companies That Choose UNEX Carton Flow

ThermoFisher Scientific

Diversity Vuteq

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Carton Flow Resources

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Improving Order Picking Accuracy with Carton Flow Systems

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