Carton Flow Rack in Tukwila, WA

Compare working containers

Record package footprints, maximum loaded weights and base variations, separating reusable totes from corrugated cases when their contact surfaces require different support.

Prove the travel path

Observe loaded containers from rear entry to front presentation, adjusting roller positions and pitch before deciding how much stock each lane should hold.

Arrange pick module faces

Group frequently selected items along the order route, leaving suitable clearance for reaching into open cartons and removing complete cases without neighboring interference.

Document refill assignments

Identify the product and loading direction at both ends, then check refill quantities against usable depth and the planned interval between replenishment visits.

Carton Flow Racking Between Freight and Fulfillment

Keep Airport-Area Replenishment Away From Order Assembly

For Tukwila operations connected to Sea-Tac Airport cargo, plot the handoff from incoming freight to reserve and then to picking. Near I-5 and I-405, outbound staging also needs its own footprint; a picking module should not turn that working area into carton overflow.

Adding flow levels to pallet rack bays requires identification of the existing frames, beams and connections. We examine module supports and combined loading, including any reserve pallets retained above. A tray that fits the opening does not establish the capacity or suitability of the entire bay.

Lane widths must accommodate normal carton variation without excessive sideways travel. Dividers preserve product separation, while selected roller spacing supports the base throughout movement. FIFO picking means removing older stock at the front and restocking from the back; parallel lanes still need receipt identification so newer inventory does not bypass an older batch.

Carton flow rack addresses cases and compatible totes, not whole pallet transfer. Pallet flow can support pallet-level rotation, while pushback may hold reserve when LIFO access suits the stock. Assess order-picking speed through walking, package handling and refill interruptions rather than assuming gravity hardware guarantees a faster operation.

We schedule and manage experienced installation crews against the agreed equipment scope and access plan. Finished lanes need trials at their installed settings, with supervisors reviewing loading instructions, divider positions and front presentation. Changes to packaging or stored weights should prompt another configuration review before reassignment.