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Pallet Flow Rack for Tall, Lightweight Loads | Mallard Manufacturing

Get Design Tips on Pallet Flow Rack for Lightweight, Tall Palletized Loads This evaluation, conducted in our Interactive Test Lab, featured 12 customer-supplied pallet loads—several of which were quite tall and all relatively lightweight. These load characteristics required careful calibration to find just the right pitch for smooth, controlled flow. A few broken pallets did present flow challenges, but our team shared valuable strategies for managing these disruptions. Think of it like finding the perfect Spring balance: not too fast, not too slow—just enough gravity to keep your operations moving without tipping or jamming. Learn more about Pallet Flow Rack: https://mallardmfg.com/pallet-flow-rack/ Contact the Mallard Gravity Flow Experts: https://mallardmfg.com/contact-us/ Go to the complete blog: https://mallardmfg.com/spring-into-sm... Read the blog excerpt below: Spring sparks a sense of renewal—with blooming flowers, warmer days, and yes… a few sneezes along the way. It’s also a season of balancing acts: chilly mornings, sunny afternoons, and unexpected rain. In that same spirit of balance, we’re excited to share a recent pallet flow rack system test that mirrors the season’s delicate dynamics. Check out the test video and review the system specs to see how thoughtful design adjustments can make a big difference in your pallet flow lane performance. Like Spring, it’s all about the right setup for what’s coming next. Pallet Flow Lane Specs: Lane type: M-150 wheeled pallet flow Rails: 3 total (3”/2”/3” centers) Rail details: Outside rails: single-wheel Center rail: double, staggered wheels Lane width: 39” out to out Length: 33 feet Pitch: 7/16” per foot over 33’ lane length Flow velocity: 1 foot/second Accessories: Drop-in speed controllers & ramp stops This configuration was designed to strike a careful balance—particularly for taller, lighter loads that are more sensitive to velocity shifts. Pallet Load Overview The test involved 12 PECO pallets with 3-runner construction. While the pallets are a recommended brand that feature consistent specs and quality materials, several had damage that presented realistic challenges in the flow test. Pallet Load Details: Size: 40"w x 48"d Height range - 45”, 94”, 95” & 106” Load weights - 230 - 500 lbs. These conditions offered a great real-world glimpse at how damaged pallets impact system performance—and what design tweaks can help minimize disruptions. Test Results Recap: PECO Pallets & Flow Lane Performance Real-world tests like this are essential. They help uncover small but impactful ways to refine your pallet flow rack design. Every detail—from pallet quality to pitch calibration—matters when building a smooth, safe, and efficient warehouse flow system. We recommend training your team to quickly inspect pallets before loading them into pallet flow lanes. This simple step can help prevent flow interruptions, system damage, and unnecessary downtime. The Mallard gravity flow rack team is available to help configure your pallet and carton flow rack solutions. Contact our team to schedule an interactive test run in our Engineering Testing Lab and ensure your system is configured to your precise inventory, pallet, carton, and tote specs! Overall, the test results were positive. The pallets advanced smoothly down the lane, and the drop-in speed controllers effectively kept flow velocity in check—supporting safe and steady movement. During unloading, however, one pallet became momentarily stuck when a loose board broke off and wedged into the wheel channel (see the yellow arrow in image, right). To get things moving again, we simply added another pallet to the lane, which applied enough pressure to help index the stuck pallet forward. Another effective method for resolving this type of minor hang-up is the plugging technique. This involves the forklift operator gently pushing backward on the front pallet before removal. That slight nudge can often prompt the rear pallets to flow forward and re-establish momentum.