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Carton Flow Racking

Carton Flow Racking Systems for Canadian Warehouses

Carton Flow Racking is a gravity-fed picking system built for cartons, totes, and other small items. Product loads at the higher end of slightly inclined shelves and rolls forward to the pick face, so each time an item is picked, the next one moves into position automatically. The result is a constant supply of product at the picking point and fast, accurate order fulfillment. NAS Group supplies and installs Carton Flow Racking for warehouses and distribution centers across Canada.

Unit
Case / Tote
Access
Dual Face (Load / Pick)
Rotation
FIFO
Ergonomics
High
Side angle of multi-level grey Carton Flow Racking shelf tracks mounted within structural steel racking frames.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Each SKU gets its own lane, keeping small items organized and making the most of every bay.
  • Product feeds forward to the pick face automatically, so pickers never reach to the back of a shelf.
  • Multiple shelf levels with roller rails and dividers adapt to cartons, totes, and small containers.
  • Faster, more accurate picking for high-activity order fulfillment.
Perspective view down a warehouse aisle showing blue and orange Carton Flow Racking modules with sloped wheel beds.

Fast, Accurate Picking

Carton Flow Racking is built for high-activity picking environments like distribution centers, streamlining order picking and boosting overall productivity. Because each product has its own designated lane, unnecessary movement is minimized, improving both retrieval speed and pick accuracy.
Two warehouse employees wearing hard hats and safety vests inspecting small parts stored in a gravity flow picking module.

Ergonomic Access

Designed with ergonomics in mind, Carton Flow Racking allows easy access to pick levels, accommodating a range of worker heights and reducing physical strain. This improves comfort and efficiency in high-volume picking environments. See how a construction hardware distributor improved order picking efficiency and storage density with a custom Carton Flow system.
Multi-tier orange Carton Flow Racking with integrated roller beds and bright yellow post guards for order fulfillment.

Customizable Lanes

Carton Flow Racking keeps product flow consistent across a wide range of carton types. With various roller types, lane dividers, and sloped display trays available, the system can be tailored to your carton sizes, materials, weights, and visibility needs.

Storage Solutions, Installed Across Canada

With teams based in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs storage solutions for facilities nationwide. Find the service area nearest your facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carton Flow Racking used for?
Carton Flow Racking is used to store and pick small, hand-loaded items like cartons, totes, and cases in high-volume warehouses. Gravity-fed rollers move product automatically from the load side to the pick side, cutting travel time and keeping SKUs organized for fast, accurate order fulfillment.
Does Carton Flow Racking rotate stock automatically (FIFO)?
Yes. Because product loads from the back and picks from the front, Carton Flow naturally enforces first-in, first-out rotation without staff having to manage it manually. This makes it a common choice for perishable goods, dated inventory, and high-turn SKUs.
Can Carton Flow Racking be added to existing pallet rack or shelving?
In most cases, yes. Carton Flow lanes can be retrofitted into existing pallet racking, shelving, or pick modules, making it possible to upgrade picking efficiency without a full warehouse redesign. NAS Group can assess your current structure to confirm compatibility.
How much does Carton Flow Racking cost?
Cost depends on lane depth, number of levels, wheel or roller track, and total system size, so pricing is typically quoted per project rather than as a flat rate. Contact NAS Group for a quote based on your layout and throughput needs.
What's the difference between Carton Flow and Pallet Flow Racking?
Carton Flow uses lightweight roller or wheel tracks sized for hand-loaded cartons, totes, and cases, while Pallet Flow uses heavier-duty roller lanes engineered to carry full palletized loads. Both operate on the same gravity-fed, FIFO principle, but Carton Flow is built for split-case picking and Pallet Flow for full-pallet storage and replenishment.