Carton Flow Rack in Columbus, OH
Carton flow rack keeps Columbus pickers moving: cases and totes roll down sloped lanes to the pick face while replenishment loads from the rear, so the front of every lane stays stocked through the whole shift.
Each-Pick and Case-Pick for Apparel and E-Commerce Orders
E-commerce fulfillment, 3PL and retail and apparel distribution centers around Rickenbacker in Groveport, Obetz and Canal Winchester, and in Etna Township along I-70 East, ship enormous numbers of small orders every day. Carton flow concentrates fast-moving SKUs into a short stretch of aisle, so each order takes fewer steps and less walking.
Apparel and retail cartons arrive in a wide range of sizes and weights. We measure your actual cases and totes, then set lane widths, dividers and pitch to match, with gentle slopes for light apparel cartons and steeper lanes with closer roller spacing for heavier retail cases.
Carton Flow Rack Under Pick Modules and Mezzanines
The newer 32 to 40 ft clear buildings near Rickenbacker, in New Albany and along I-70 West out to West Jefferson give high-volume operations room to stack carton flow on two or three elevated levels with conveyor between them. Flow lanes, lighting, conveyor openings and stairs are all planned together so the module works as one system.
Flow beds can also mount inside selective pallet racking, with picking from the lower levels and reserve pallets stored above. Operations that need pallet-level rotation can pair the layout with pallet flow rack.
Carton Flow Rack in Older Lower-Clear Buildings
Older 18 to 28 ft clear buildings in Groveport, Grove City and Hilliard and Dublin still support productive single-level flow aisles. We design the pick path first and fit the rack around it, placing the fastest SKUs between waist and shoulder height and slower lines further down the aisle or on the lowest and highest beds.
Lane depth sets refill frequency: deeper lanes hold more cases, so fast SKUs can run a full shift between refills. Grocery and mixed retail operations often combine carton flow with industrial shelving in the same aisle for odd-shaped or hand-loaded items.
Layout, Delivery and Installation as One Project
Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. has been supplying and installing warehouse equipment since 1997, and carton flow can be part of a project that also includes racking, offices, mezzanines, shelving and partitions. Installation is handled by experienced installation crews we schedule and manage, with every run anchored to the floor.
Cold Central Ohio winters affect dock staging and install scheduling, so late-year work in unheated buildings is planned around freezing weather and materials are staged with that in mind. A SKU list with case dimensions, daily picks and a floor sketch is enough to size lanes and propose a layout. To request a project quote, send those details and any areas that must keep operating during the work.
Explore the national carton flow rack page, our Columbus, OH location, pushback rack for reserve storage, or drive-in rack for cold storage.
What Customers Say About Us
“I have used Warehouse Equipment & Supplies for two pallet racking projects, and I have found their service to be exceptional. They are highly responsive and communicate throughout the process. Their pricing is also very competitive. 10/10 would recommend working with this company for any of your warehouse needs.”
Kade Kirkendall
2 years ago
“Warehouse Equipment is one of our best vendors that we work with at Armor-IImak. They are family owned and the most respect, upfront honest vendors you will work with. They have never been late on a project and are extremely dependable!!!”
Ryan Long
“W.E.S is always helpful and go above and beyond to assure your project is done on time and on budget. I would highly recommend them for any project you have. Always professional and courteous.”
James Hubbard
“It was a great decision to hire Warehouse Equipment for the new racking project in CVG, Ohio. Chad and his team provided an excellent service, and they even improve the delivery and installation dates, allowing the client to load the space earlier than expected. I will recommend using them for warehouse and racking projects.”
Eva Fernandez Cendan
“Best price of all the quotes that we received. They were on time, worked very quickly, swept the floors under the racks that they took down, and helped to store excess materials. Did a great job.”
Greg Reis
Frequently Asked Questions
Is carton flow a good fit for a Columbus e-commerce or apparel DC?
Yes. Dense pick faces and rear replenishment match exactly what high-volume small-order picking needs, and lanes are sized from your actual cartons and totes.
Can carton flow be added to our pallet rack?
In many cases. We fit flow beds into the lower bays of existing selective rack and keep reserve pallets stored overhead.
Do we need a multi-level pick module?
Only if your order volume and building height support it. Taller buildings can carry two or three flow levels; smaller suburban buildings usually run a single level.
Will a late-year install run into winter weather?
It can. Cold winters affect dock staging and scheduling, so we plan work in unheated buildings around freezing conditions and stage materials accordingly.
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