The Advantages of Flow Rack Systems:

First-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory control
Loads are transported, via the flow rails from the loading end to the unloading end of the storage system. The first load in is always the first load to be taken out. This constant stock rotation is especially beneficial with perishable or time-sensitive goods, such as food or pharmaceuticals, where a lost product becomes a lost profit.
Reduced handling costs
Once loaded, product rotation is automatic. The SK3400 rack eliminates labor and fork truck operation to rearrange loads. And Steel King flow rails are powered by gravity, requiring no electricity or other utilities.
Reduced handling equipment costs
Fork lifts are required only for the initial loading and final unloading. Because only two aisles are necessary, aisle space can be reduced by 75 percent. Fewer fork lifts, operating fewer hours, and consuming less fuel can accomplish the same handling function.
Time and labor savings
With only two aisles, each dedicated to specific functions (loading or unloading), traffic is more orderly, employees are more efficient and overall productivity is improved.

Space savings
Because storage density can be doubled, storage capacity can be increased within the same storage area, or a portion of your existing storage area can be made available for other uses.
Construction cost savings
By increasing storage capacity within existing facilities, the need for new construction could be eliminated. When new construction is necessary, building size and cost can be reduced by up to 50 percent. A smaller warehousing area, in turn, can reduce insurance, land acquisition costs, and taxes.
Operating expense reduction
Higher density storage and consequently smaller storage areas also mean less area to heat, illuminate, air condition, and/or refrigerate.
Decreased fork lift damage
Decreased fork lift handling of loads can result in less product damage and less potential for collision damage to the rack structure.
Flexibility in storage
Flow storage systems have been successfully installed as a part of virtually every storage function, including raw materials receiving and storage, work-in-process, buffer storage, finished goods, order picking, and cross docking.
SK3400 Upright Construction
- Continuously welded, all tubular construction Has greater durability and sanitation, less maintenance
- Tubular column, 3"x3", 55,000 PSI steel, variety gauges. This meets a variety of capacity and durability needs
- Heavy-duty bolted connection, which enables a safe, slip-free connection--it's also adjustable
- Holes on face (not corners) of column, for the minimum loss of column strength
- Formed column ridge--that means increased column rigidity
- Full horizontal welds to increase impact resistance.
- Full horizontal and diagonal bracing for increased frame strength
- Heavy 10-gauge footpad that disperses floor loads.
- Footpad ridge for easy "shim" nesting.
- Flush footpads for easy "floor beam" seating
- Multiple "offset" anchor holes for easy anchor attachment