HEGERLS Gravity Racking System is a high-density pallet storage solution designed for warehouses requiring efficient inventory rotation and fast product turnover.
Also known as Pallet Flow Racking or Gravity Flow Racking, the system uses inclined roller tracks and the natural force of gravity to automatically move pallets from the loading side to the picking side.
By combining storage and transportation functions, HEGERLS Gravity Racking enables strict First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory management, improves warehouse throughput, and maximizes storage space utilization.
It is widely used in food & beverage, cold chain, manufacturing, and distribution warehouses where fast turnover and inventory freshness are critical.
HEGERLS Gravity Racking System consists of rack frames, load beams, roller tracks, braking rollers, and pallet separation devices.
The pallet lanes are installed at a customized inclination angle according to pallet weight, friction characteristics, and roller performance, ensuring smooth and controlled pallet movement.
Main Components:
Upright Frames
Load Beams
Roller Conveyor Tracks
Brake Rollers
Speed Control Devices
Pallet Separators
Buffer Components
Safety Protection Accessories
Gravity Racking naturally follows the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle.
Pallets enter from one side and move automatically toward the picking side, ensuring older inventory is retrieved first.
This makes it ideal for products with expiration dates or strict rotation requirements.
By reducing unnecessary aisles and combining storage with internal transport, Gravity Racking significantly improves warehouse space utilization.
Compared with traditional pallet racking, it can increase storage density by approximately 30% or more, depending on warehouse layout.
Unlike conventional static racks, Gravity Racking combines:
Storage function
Internal pallet movement
Order preparation
Pallets automatically flow from storage areas to picking areas, reducing manual handling requirements.
The system allows simultaneous:
Pallet replenishment
Pallet picking
with separate loading and unloading sides.
This improves warehouse circulation speed and supports high-volume operations.
Gravity Racking operates without motors or external power.
Using only gravity and mechanical components, the system provides:
Zero energy consumption
Low operating cost
Low noise operation
Reliable performance
The separation of loading and picking channels reduces forklift interference and minimizes cross-operation risks.
Controlled pallet movement systems prevent excessive speed and product impact.
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product Type |
Gravity Racking System |
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Alternative Name |
Pallet Flow Racking / Gravity Flow Rack |
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Storage Type |
Palletized Goods |
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Inventory Method |
FIFO (First-In First-Out) |
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Operation Mode |
Gravity Flow |
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Structure |
Upright + Beam + Roller Track |
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Loading Method |
Forklift |
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Pallet Movement |
Gravity Driven |
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Storage Density |
High Density |
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Energy Consumption |
No External Power Required |
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Configuration |
Customized |
Forklifts place pallets onto the higher loading side of the gravity rack.
Pallets move along inclined roller tracks through their own weight.
Brake rollers regulate pallet speed to ensure smooth and safe movement.
The first loaded pallet automatically reaches the picking side first, completing FIFO inventory rotation.
Pallet Flow Racking
Designed for palletized goods storage with forklift loading and FIFO retrieval.
Deep Lane Gravity Racking
Provides extended storage depth for large-volume inventory.
Cold Storage Gravity Racking
Optimized for refrigerated and frozen warehouse environments.
Production Line Gravity Buffer Rack
Used for temporary material storage and automated production supply.
Gravity Racking is a dynamic pallet storage system that uses inclined roller tracks and gravity to move pallets automatically from the loading side to the picking side.
Pallet Racking provides static storage with direct access, while Gravity Racking uses dynamic pallet movement and is designed for FIFO inventory management.
No. Gravity Racking works through mechanical rollers and pallet weight without external power consumption.
It is suitable for fast-moving goods including food, beverages, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing materials.
By separating loading and picking operations, reducing forklift movement, and automatically moving pallets, Gravity Racking improves throughput and storage utilization.
