As a Distributor, it is so important to make sure the right product is being quoted for your customer’s warehouse.  We’ve discussed the efficiencies Carton Flow can provide in a warehouse including better organization, easy find/pick locations, increased efficiency and better inventory tracking. Now that you’ve decided Carton Flow is the right choice for your application, you need to make sure you quote the correct material.  Today, with the help of Bill Link from Unex Manufacturing, WPRP will look at how to determine the appropriate track length for UNEX carton flow lanes.

First, determine which type of beam you have – either a step beam or structural beam:

Second, measure the width of the bottom of the beam being used to support the tracks. Attached is a helpful measuring tool from UNEX to bring to your site visit:
Here is an example on how to measure a step beam using the tool above:

Third, measure the out-to-out depth of the beams in the current pallet rack system.  This measurement is taken from the outside of the front beam to the outside of the rear beam in the system.

Once you know the type of beam, have the measurement for the bottom of the beam and know the out-to-out (O/O) depth, you can determine the size of the track needed by following the examples below:

2 3/4″ or 2 5/8″ Wide Step Beam

Deduct 6” from the overall beam O/O depth to determine the track length
      
Example:      92” O/O using the above beams would require an 86” long track (nominal length)

2 1/2″ Wide Step Beam

Deduct 5” from the overall beam O/O depth to determine the track length

Example:      92” O/O using the above beam would require an 87” long track (nominal length)

C3 (4.1 LB / FT) or C4 (5.4 LB / FT) Structural Beam

Deduct 3” from the overall beam O/O depth to determine the track length

Example:      92” O/O using the above beams would require an 89” long track (nominal length)

If you have any questions regarding UNEX Carton Flow or how to measure the track length for your Carton Flow product, feel free to contact WPRP for more information 888-578-1579 or e-mail.

Source: UNEX Manufacturing Inc.