Carton Flow Specification: How to configure High Profile Span Track

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High profile Span Track carton flow is designed to sit on top of pallet rack beams to provide the most adjustability, front to back, side to side. It locks into place on retainer angle, which is mounted on the rack beam.

How long should your High Profile tracks be?

To answer this question, you must measure your rack (if you already have it) or find out the critical dimensions if you are ordering rack as well as Span Track. If you're ordering rack from Cisco-Eagle, we'll help you configure the correct sizes in advance.

Unsupported spans of up to 10' are possible, depending on product weights. High profile Span Track is configured by measuring the level distance from the outside of the front beam to the outside of the rear load beam. This is called the Out-to-Out beam dimension.

High Profile can overhang beams at front, back, or both ends. Measure level distance from outside to outside of front and rear beams to determine needed track length - your track's length must exceed that measurement. If you have questions, call Customer Service. We can assist you in calculating the correct length and capacity Span Track for your application. NOTE: we offer tracks from 43" to 96" in our online catalog. Lengths from 36" to 144" are also available. Contact us for information.

Table: Lengths, capacities, and overhang

Retainer Angles required for installation

This is a 14 gauge galvanized member that attaches to the full length of the front and rear beams. Lock Arm flips over to secure Span-Track into position in all three planes. This simple open/lock feature enables one person to easily change, modify or relocate track without tools. Track can be adjusted front to back, left to right, and can be positioned flush or overhanging. MORE INFORMATION: Retainer angle mounting and details

Setting the Flow Rack Pitch: High Profile

Set the pitch at 1" per foot (a 36" track would need 3" pitch). Pitch requirements may vary based on carton quality, firmness against the track, product weight, or other factors.

We suggest that you set the first level, check the pitch to be sure it's working, then move on to installing subsequent levels. The best way is to install a shelf at the proper pitch and let it sit 24 hours. Then, remove cartons at the pick face to check resulting flow.

Width - how many tracks can fit on a beam?

High Profile Span Track comes in 4 widths: 6", 9", 12", and 15". (We offer only 9" and 12" in our online catalog, but 6" and 15" models are just as readily available). These widths are nominal. The actual width is 3/4" wider. So when calculating the number of tracks that can fit onto your beam, take the 3/4" expansion per track into account. Most applications won't require the total left-to-right density of flow tracks, since you can specify track widths to carry cartons wider than the track itself.

Track Width - How wide?

Span-Track provides excellent product tracking. Guide rails are not required. It is an acceptable practice for firm flat carton bottoms to be of greater width than actual track section.

Roller Centers

Cartons with firm flat bottoms will flow properly if supported by a minimum of three rollers. Cartons with poor bottoms or heavier weights may require closer centers to provide proper flow. If you are using cartons of various quality, choose the roller center designed for the lowest quality carton you intend to convey.

Number of Shelves

Typically, the number of shelves is decided by needs. If you're trying to maximize the number of pick positions in a particular area, you'll need to factor in the height of your cartons as well as the necessary room for beam positions at the proper pitch for your product to flow. You'll be limited by overhead storage (the height of the first static rack beam), and by the floor or by the level of the lowest pick face you want to have.