--- title: "Pallet Flow Rack in Auburn, WA | FIFO Lane Design" url: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/pallet-flow-rack description: "Auburn pallet flow rack design for dated, high-volume SKUs: gravity lanes, braking and managed installation. Call (206) 984-1601." lang: en --- Image: Pallet Flow Rack system inside a Washington warehouse (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/pallet-flow-hero-DopNMGK8.jpg) Auburn, Washington # Pallet Flow Rack in Auburn, WA Pallet flow rack in Auburn gives grocery, food and 3PL operations a defined first-in, first-out path: pallets load on one side of an inclined roller lane and are picked from the opposite face. In the Kent Valley's newer 32-40 ft clear distribution buildings along SR-167, that arrangement turns deep lanes into organized rotation rather than buried reserve stock. The design work starts with your dated and high-volume SKUs. Lane length, slope, roller spacing and braking speed controllers all follow from pallet weight and underside condition, so we measure the pallets your receiving team actually handles before any lane is drawn. (206) 984-1601 ## Where pallet flow racking fits Auburn distribution Gravity flow rack earns its floor area when repeat receipts fill a lane and withdrawals follow receipt order. We separate those items from mixed or occasional stock first, because a dedicated lane behind slow inventory wastes the density the system is supposed to create. As the Seattle division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., we draw on supply and installation work going back to 1997. We schedule and manage experienced installation crews, and the written scope connects lane geometry, component selection and the access your trucks need at both faces. Compared with pushback, pallet flow racking needs working room at two aisles but delivers true FIFO without reshuffling. For date-sensitive food and grocery distribution, that trade is often the point; for mixed SKUs with few pallets each, we will say so and recommend a different layout. Dated SKUs with repeat multi-pallet receipts Pallet underside dimensions and condition Truck access at both lane faces Image: Pallet flow rack lanes with gravity rollers installed (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/pallet-flow-rack-2-IPjxgmn1.jpg) Image: Flow racking system loaded with pallets at the pick face (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/pallet-flow-hero-DopNMGK8.jpg) ### Planning lanes around Auburn's valley buildings Auburn's stretch of the Kent Valley, between the SR-167 corridor and the Valley Freeway interchanges, holds a mix of newer bulk distribution buildings and older tilt-up stock. Taller clear heights favor deeper flow lanes with more levels; older buildings may suit shorter lanes that preserve staging room near the docks. aerospace supply production support and regional distribution ## Proving a pallet flow rack layout before installation A lane is a physical system, not a position count. These checks connect inventory behavior, pallet construction and handling access before equipment is selected. 1 ### Assign the right SKUs Match dated, high-volume items to dedicated lanes using actual receipt and withdrawal quantities, keeping intermittent stock in accessible storage. 2 ### Set lane length and slope Size the queue from normal replenishment quantities, then establish slope and roller spacing from pallet weight range and underside construction. 3 ### Test braking with real loads Run representative pallets through the selected lane with braking speed controllers, checking travel at both the light and heavy ends of the approved load range. 4 ### Rehearse both faces Confirm replenishment can work behind the rack while picking continues opposite, with truck clearance and a defined response when a pallet interrupts travel. ## Pallet flow racking details that decide daily performance Pallet condition governs whether gravity flow rack behaves as drawn. Split bottom boards, protruding nails or hanging wrap can stall a load, so receiving acceptance should identify which pallets may enter the lanes and which need a different handling decision. Rollers, slope and braking components form one arrangement. Speed controllers regulate travel within the tested load range; they are not a remedy for a pallet that does not suit the lane. Separators can reduce pressure at the pick face, with their action verified during loaded trials. A Free Design Consultation reviews SKU rotation, pallet data and the working room at both aisles before the installation scope is settled. Where the building also needs case picking or denser reserve storage, we coordinate the flow lanes with carton flow or pushback areas rather than treating each system separately. Grocery and food distribution with dated stock 3PL operations with repeat multi-pallet receipts High-volume SKUs needing FIFO rotation Auburn storage services: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn Pallet flow system options: https://seattlepalletracks.com/products/pallet-flow-rack Compare pushback in Auburn: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/pushback-rack Case picking in Auburn: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/carton-flow-rack Call (206) 984-1601: (206) 984-1601 ## Pallet Flow Rack System Details Pallet flow rack lanes with gravity rollers installed Flow racking system loaded with pallets at the pick face Image: Pallet flow rack system inside a distribution center (https://seattlepalletracks.com/assets/pallet-flow-hero-DopNMGK8.jpg) Pallet flow rack system inside a distribution center ## Size the right lanes for your Auburn building Bring your dated SKU list, pallet details and a floor sketch. Call (206) 984-1601. ### Seattle Pallet Racks 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste M #1036 Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 984-1601 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Auburn pallet flow questions ### How deep should pallet flow lanes be in an Auburn warehouse? ### Does pallet flow rack work for cold or cooler storage? ### When is pushback a better choice than pallet flow? ### What pallet information do you need for a quote? ## Other Warehouse Storage Services in Auburn ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/pushback-rack ### Drive-In Rack Deep storage lanes replace interior access aisles; the forklift enters the structure to handle bulk pallets. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/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://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Tear down, label, coordinate transport and reinstall your warehouse storage around the next building's layout. View details https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/auburn/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Operations moving between Auburn, Kent and Sumner can apply the same lane review to each building's floor plan. Pallet Flow Rack in Seattle: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/seattle/pallet-flow-rack Pallet Flow Rack in Kent: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/kent/pallet-flow-rack Pallet Flow Rack in Tacoma: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/tacoma/pallet-flow-rack Pallet Flow Rack in Bellevue: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/bellevue/pallet-flow-rack Pallet Flow Rack in Renton: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/renton/pallet-flow-rack Pallet Flow Rack in Sumner: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area/sumner/pallet-flow-rack View All Service Areas: https://seattlepalletracks.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Seattle's industrial area, we serve the entire Puget Sound region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Seattle Pallet Racks #### Address 6727 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Ste M #1036 Seattle, WA 98118 #### Phone (206) 984-1601 Get Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Seattle%20Pallet%20Racks%2C%206727%20Martin%20Luther%20King%20Jr%20Way%20S%2C%20Ste%20M%20%231036%2C%20Seattle%2C%20WA%2098118 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Pallet Flow Rack in Auburn? 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