What type of pallet rack do I need?

For mixed SKUs, selective (teardrop) rack is the default because every pallet is reachable. Pushback stores 2 to 6 deep per SKU, last in first out; pallet flow suits FIFO and dated stock; drive-in handles bulk storage of a few SKUs; cantilever holds long loads; and carton flow serves case picking.

We already have racking in our Antioch building. Can you match it?

In most cases, yes. Hole pattern and connector style vary by manufacturer even among teardrop designs, so we identify yours first. A photo of the upright face, the beam connector and any manufacturer label is usually enough to match new beams and frames.

What size pallet rack do I need?

For a standard 48-inch deep pallet, use 42-inch deep uprights. Common beam lengths are 96 inches for two 40-inch pallets, 108 inches for extra clearance, and 144 inches for three pallets. Height comes from your clear height and forklift lift height, so measure your real pallets before ordering.

What is the lead time for pallet rack?

It depends on the system. Standard pallet rack components are covered by our 48-hour quick ship program, while pushback, flow, drive-in and non-standard sizes take longer. Your quote confirms the lead time, and installation time is scheduled around bay count and site readiness.

Carton Flow Rack warehouse storage system

Antioch, Tennessee

Carton Flow Rack in Antioch, TN

Name: Nashville Pallet Racks
Address: 1161 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37217, US
Telephone: (615) 703-6869
Price range: $$

Mixed-case orders require fixed pick positions while reserve pallets continue moving through narrow approaches. For a southeast nashville warehouse trying to separate inbound replenishment from daily picking, carton flow rack in Antioch starts with that operating problem rather than a catalog capacity. The storage problem is measured in picks and case faces rather than whole-pallet positions. Gravity-fed wheel beds can bring the next carton forward while reserve inventory is replenished from behind.

I-24, Murfreesboro Pike, and Bell Road link southeast Nashville’s distribution and commercial supply activity across a mix of older and newer buildings. Column spacing and clear height vary between buildings, so a density plan must be drawn to the actual unit rather than a neighboring warehouse. Send the stock profile, load sizes, building dimensions, and handling equipment you use. We can compare the available storage choices and explain the space and access tradeoffs before a layout is approved. A small or soft carton needs a different track decision from a rigid heavy case; test the actual products rather than an empty demonstration box.

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Why Antioch Warehouses Work With Us

Mixed-case orders require fixed pick positions while reserve pallets continue moving through narrow approaches. Around I-24 and Murfreesboro Pike, that situation calls for a layout comparison tied to your own stock and building. The storage problem is measured in picks and case faces rather than whole-pallet positions. Gravity-fed wheel beds can bring the next carton forward while reserve inventory is replenished from behind. We start with your drawings, inventory records, and photographs, so the conversation stays focused on the building and loads you actually have.

Use case dimensions and daily pick counts to assign lanes. Keep reserve pallets above only when the complete rack configuration and handling clearances support that arrangement. The comparison should show what you gain, what access you give up, and where staging remains available. The fastest-moving items may need several lanes to last between replenishments. Slower items need less face space, but every case must remain contained and accessible. Review reach heights, replenishment frequency, and carton variation before fixing the level arrangement.

You work through the design and itemized scope with one contact at Nashville Pallet Racks, a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. We explain component choices, confirm the proposed load ratings, and agree delivery and installation responsibilities before you order. If the product is not a fit, the alternative belongs in the discussion, not after the rack arrives. Call (615) 703-6869 to review the plan and any phasing needs.

Free warehouse consultation

CAD layout with position counts

Rack installation planning and coordination

Carton flow rack with gravity wheel beds and case lanes

Carton flow shelving in use on a warehouse pick line

Operations We Rack Around Here

Local freight and industrial connections include I-24, Murfreesboro Pike, Bell Road.

Distribution Centers

E-Commerce Fulfillment

Third-Party Logistics

Consumer Goods

Food and Beverage

Building Products

Light Manufacturing

Retail Backstock

How Carton Flow Rack Works

Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases.

Inclined wheel beds

A full-width wheel bed or roller track sits on a slight incline inside a standard bay, so cases move forward under their own weight without power.

Pick from a fixed position

The picker always reaches for the same forward spot in the lane. Travel time drops, and so does the time spent searching for the next case.

Restock from behind

Replenishment loads the high end of the lane from a separate aisle, so restocking is separated from the pick line, and rotation stays first in, first out automatically.

One lane per SKU

Lane dividers set the width for each case size, giving every SKU its own face - a width that can be resized as your product mix shifts.

What a Carton Flow Rack Project Includes

The project starts with the case list: dimensions, weight, whether the carton bottom is stiff or soft, and picks per SKU per day. Those numbers decide wheel bed style, lane width, and how much face each SKU is worth giving up.

From there we lay out the bay - how many flow levels, at what incline, and what sits above them. In most designs, the fastest movers get the golden zone at waist height, slower SKUs move to the upper or lower levels, and reserve pallets stack overhead in the same footprint.

The quote itemizes frames, beams, wheel bed or track, lane dividers, front stops, and shelf-level accessories, with the layout showing lane assignments by SKU. Installation sets the incline, tests case travel with your actual cartons, and adjusts before the line goes live.

The payoff is a pick line where cases present themselves, restocking stays out of the way, and lane widths can be reset whenever SKUs come and go.

For a Antioch project, the drawing also needs to show where incoming loads wait, how your team replenishes active stock, and which areas must remain accessible during installation. We agree the material staging and work zones with you before deliveries are scheduled. Compare the quoted capacity with your peak inventory, not just an average week; a layout that leaves no room for a seasonal receipt may put pallets back on the floor. You receive a component list and configuration-specific load ratings, with any reuse or replacement assumptions identified. Changes to loads, beam elevations, or handling equipment should be reviewed before the system is reconfigured.

Case and each picking operations

Order fulfillment lines carrying many active SKUs

Grocery, beverage, and consumer goods distribution

Kitting and light assembly feed lines

Bays that need reserve pallets stacked above the pick face

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Send the basics and we will follow up with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk it through? Call (615) 703-6869.

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1161 Murfreesboro Pike

Ste 110 #230

Nashville, TN 37217

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