--- title: "Carton Flow Rack in Kentwood, MI" url: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/carton-flow-rack description: "Plan Kentwood case-picking faces around carton dimensions, SKU demand, and separate replenishment access. Call (616) 344-5683." lang: en --- Image: Carton Flow Rack warehouse storage equipment serving Kentwood, Michigan (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/carton-flow-hero-y0vnsglk.jpg) Kentwood, Michigan # Carton Flow Rack in Kentwood, MI Carton flow rack in Kentwood keeps active cases or totes moving toward the picking face on inclined rollers. Replenishment enters at the rear, while operators select from the front, supporting FIFO movement without asking both tasks to share the same working position. Each assigned lane brings the next container into reach. An automotive supplier and a medical distributor may need very different lane arrangements, even inside similar buildings. We evaluate package bases, weights, dimensions, and demand before setting the picking frontage. The plan also considers reserve pallets, order containers, and replenishment travel so faster selection is supported by the surrounding workflow rather than isolated from it. (616) 344-5683 ## Why Case Flow Rack Separates Picking From Restocking A static shelf often requires a replenisher to enter the same position an order picker needs. Rear-fed lanes put those activities on opposite sides of the storage level. That separation can reduce interference, provided the layout preserves a practical loading aisle and clearly identifies the replenishment end of each SKU. Forward presentation also limits the need to reach progressively deeper as stock is consumed. The next case advances toward a consistent stop, supporting order-picking speed and clearer visual checks of availability. Appropriate roller support matters because a stalled container defeats the purpose of an accessible front position. Independent access for rear loading and front picking Lane allocation based on demand and package size Bay-level review before selecting retrofit components Image: Carton flow rack with gravity wheel beds and case lanes (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/carton-flow-rack-DfuFYV4P.jpg) Image: Carton flow shelving in use on a warehouse pick line (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/carton-flow-hero-y0vnsglk.jpg) ### Keep Freight Handling Outside the Pick Face Along 36th Street and the Patterson corridor near the airport, air-freight activity and supplier deliveries can feed busy warehouse receiving areas. An automotive-parts operation should identify where incoming cartons leave bulk handling and enter replenishment. In the layout discussion, reserve that transition space and establish installation access rather than letting temporary freight staging occupy the proposed picking aisle. Automotive supplier parts distribution Medical and pharma order selection Light assembly component handling ## Review Carton Flow Rack Retrofit Requirements For an existing pallet bay, document the frame and beam arrangement, usable dimensions, and planned loads before selecting inserts. Flow levels can combine active carton picking with reserve storage above when the complete configuration is suitable. Do not assume every bay accepts the same shelf or track assembly. Within a pick module, position the selection face in relation to order totes and the next handling step. Aisle space must support the actual cart or container, not just an operator standing still. Lane depth should cover an appropriate replenishment interval without assigning excessive frontage or inventory to slow sellers. Our proposals can distinguish supporting components, flow tracks, dividers, and stops so buyers can review what the arrangement includes. We manage scheduling and coordination for experienced installation crews. We are a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., supplying and installing warehouse systems since 1997. In Kentwood, purchasing teams can compare total scope beyond the equipment list. Request separate detail for frames, tracks, dividers, stops, delivery, and installation coordination. Confirm whether measurements and field verification are included. Match quantities against the latest bay plan. Transparent line items make budget review clearer and help teams identify differences between proposals without overlooking required components. Kentwood warehouse support: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood Carton flow rack equipment: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/products/carton-flow-rack Pallet flow rack planning: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/pallet-flow-rack Pushback rack layouts: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/pushback-rack Case and each picking from recurring SKU positions Assembly parts supplied in supported reusable totes Pallet bays combining reserve stock and active selection Call (616) 344-5683: (616) 344-5683 ## Configure Carton Flow Racking for Your SKU Mix Build the lane map from package data and picking demand rather than dividing every level into identical spaces. Some SKUs warrant additional frontage; others need only a single lane. Review the arrangement with both replenishment and picking staff before confirming the equipment list. 1 ### Measure each package Record the container footprint and loaded weight, including tote feet or carton features that change how its base contacts rollers. 2 ### Allocate lane widths Position dividers with sufficient running clearance while keeping containers aligned and preventing neighboring SKU lanes from interfering with one another. 3 ### Check gravity travel Test representative cases on the proposed incline, observing movement from rear loading through arrival at the front picking stop. 4 ### Confirm working reach Review picking heights, label visibility, and access to opened cartons so the selection face suits the actual case or each-picking task. ## Recent Installations Racking projects completed for warehouses across West Michigan. 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Add picking frequency and replenishment routines so the proposal addresses both sides of the rack. (616) 344-5683. ### Grand Rapids Pallet Rack 5355 Northland Dr. NE Ste C #3102 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 344-5683 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Questions From Equipment Buyers ### Can a Kentwood supplier keep reserve pallets overhead? ### Do all lanes need equal widths? ### Will the system improve picking speed? ### Who coordinates installation crews? ## Rack Systems & Warehouse Services in Kentwood ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack No aisles. The forklift enters the structure, and the floor holds more pallets per square foot than any other system. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/drive-in-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/cantilever-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Tear down, label, transfer and reinstall warehouse rack with a plan for the next building. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Our delivery and installation territory covers West Michigan, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company. Carton Flow Rack in Grand Rapids: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Wyoming: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/wyoming/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Walker: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/walker/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Grandville: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grandville/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Cascade: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/cascade/carton-flow-rack Carton Flow Rack in Caledonia: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/caledonia/carton-flow-rack View All Service Areas: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Grand Rapids, we serve the entire West Michigan market with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Grand Rapids Pallet Rack #### Address 5355 Northland Dr. NE Ste C #3102 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 #### Phone (616) 344-5683 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Carton Flow Rack in Kentwood? Call (616) 344-5683 or request a quote and we will get a layout started. 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