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The Risks of Buying Used Pallet Flow Rack Systems | Mallard Buyer Beware
What Facility Managers Need to Know Before Installing Used Pallet Flow Rack Used pallet flow rack systems may appear to offer an attractive cost advantage, especially for operations looking to optimize storage on a budget. But when that decision skips critical steps like system validation, safety inspections, and performance testing, the results can compromise more…
Read MoreIntroducing Dyna-Pick: A New Approach to Warehouse Bin Storage for Fast, Accurate Picking
Warehouse Bin Storage Reimagined – Get to Know Dyna-Pick The name of the game in order fulfillment is organization, accuracy, and speed. With hundreds of SKUs to manage and constant pressure to move product faster, efficient pick areas are essential. But when floor space is already maxed out, where can you go next? Introducing Dyna-Pick—a…
Read MoreMallard Manufacturing Introduces Dyna-Pick: High-Density Bin Storage for Faster, Accurate Item Picking
Sterling, IL – Mallard Manufacturing, a leading provider of gravity flow solutions for warehousing and distribution, proudly announces the release of Dyna-Pick, a new high-density warehouse bin storage system designed to transform underutilized rack space into fast, accurate, and ergonomic picking zones. Purpose-built for each picking, small parts storage, and split-case fulfillment, Dyna-Pick is engineered…
Read MoreSmarter Arms, Smarter Racking: Designing Carton Flow Rack for Next Gen Robotic Picking
Planning Your Carton Flow Rack for Robotic Arm Picking Robotic picking arms aren’t yet standard in most warehouses, but their adoption is steadily growing—particularly in high-throughput, automation-focused operations. As these systems become more advanced, with adaptive gripping, AI vision, and real-time path planning, the importance of a well-matched storage system becomes even more critical. When…
Read MorePallet Flow Racking Passes the Round Pallet Test
Test Results Confirm Pallet Flow Racking Can Handle More Than Just Traditional Loads We’ve seen a lot of unique products tested in our in-house Engineering Testing Lab—but this may be a first. Recently, we were asked to test circular wooden pallets for a new pallet flow racking storage system. Yep, round pallets. The big question?…
Read MoreHow Well Does Push-Back Flow Rack Handle Different Pallets?
See what our latest test reveals about LIFO storage performance with wood and plastic pallets. If you’re looking for a high-density storage solution for LIFO inventory that accommodates a variety of pallet sizes and styles, push-back flow rack may be your best fit. In this test, our team demonstrates how the full-roller design handles both…
Read MoreCase Picking Made Easy: Pallet Flow Test Highlights the Power of “Ergo Cell Ergonomics”
Smoother Case Picking for High-Volume Retail: Convenience Just Got an Upgrade If you’re managing a high-volume distribution center—especially for convenience store chains—you know the strain that case picking can put on both your team and your equipment. Mallard’s Engineering Test Lab recently put one of our most efficient gravity flow configurations to the test: combining…
Read MoreCan Carton Flow Rack Handle Different Box and Tote Sizes? We Put It to the Test
How Dyna-Flo HD Makes Carton Flow for Manufacturing Seamless If you manage a facility with mixed SKUs, varying carton sizes, and an eye on maximizing efficiency, Dyna-Flo HD carton flow rack might just be the solution you didn’t know you needed. We recently ran a test for a manufacturing client who needed a storage solution…
Read MoreMallard MeetUp: Darlene Buckwalter Keeps Our Team Flowing
Mallard’s Connection Point for People, Process & Progress Warehouse solutions don’t build themselves — it takes a strong team, and at Mallard Manufacturing, HR Manager Darlene Buckwalter is one of the key people helping our team grow and succeed. With a warm smile and a sharp eye for detail, Darlene keeps things flowing as smoothly…
Read MoreSmooth Pallet Flow Rack for Non-Standard Crate Stacks: See Our Latest Forklift Separator Test
Optimizing Deep-Lane Pallet Flow Rack For An Advanced Automation Systems Provider Tall, narrow, and heavy — non-standard pallet loads present a unique challenge for warehouse storage systems. Their unusual specs demand a customized approach to pallet flow rack design—and that’s precisely what we deliver. In a recent in-house test, we engineered a full-to-split roller…
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