In the food processing industry, the choice of cold storage shelves needs to fully consider the type of food, storage mode and production process.
Food manufacturing enterprises, which handle diverse product varieties, require cold storage solutions. As operations expand, traditional warehouse space becomes inadequate while conventional shelving systems suffer from inefficient storage and high energy consumption. To address these challenges, through-type shelving has been implemented. This system utilizes a palletized storage model where forklifts can directly access shelves, eliminating aisles between rows and merging shelves into interconnected units. This configuration maximizes storage capacity utilization by linking goods within the same row and column. Compared to conventional shelving, through-type systems boost warehouse space efficiency by over 40%, significantly increasing inventory capacity. The reduced aisle requirements also decrease refrigeration space in cold storage facilities, thereby lowering energy consumption. Additionally, the streamlined structure of through-type shelving enables easy product categorization and positioning, enhancing management efficiency and effectively controlling overall operational costs.
Applicable shelves: pallet rack + fluent rack combination
In addition to through-type shelving, the combination of pallet racking and flow racks is also a commonly used cold storage solution in the food processing industry. Pallet racking features a simple structure, easy installation, and high load-bearing capacity, making it suitable for storing goods in full pallets. In food processing plants 'cold storage facilities, large quantities of raw materials and finished products can be stored using pallet racking systems, facilitating forklift handling and loading/unloading. Flow racks typically evolved from medium-sized crossbeam shelving systems. Each shelf layer contains roller-aluminum alloy or sheet metal flow channels with a gentle incline (approximately 3°) between front and rear beams. Goods are usually paper-wrapped or placed in plastic crates, utilizing gravity for material movement and first-in-first-out operation. On food production lines, flow racks can be used for process transitions and material distribution, enabling rapid delivery to required locations and enhancing production efficiency. For instance, in bread processing plants' cold storage, pallet racking can store bulk materials like flour and yeast, while flow racks can hold pre-made dough for easy access by production line workers, ensuring seamless workflow integration.
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