Which is more practical: the smooth-moving shelves or the roller shelves?

Fluent rack systems and roller racks are both common solutions for the flow of goods in storage, but they differ in structure, applicable scenarios, and advantages and disadvantages. So, which one is more practical? Let's find out.

The rack system uses rollers or slides, and the goods slide automatically due to gravity, achieving first-in-first-out. It is usually designed as an inclined track and is suitable for storing lightweight goods such as cartons and bin packages, as well as scenarios in e-commerce and accessory warehouses. The roller rack is composed of powered rollers or non-powered rollers and can be manually pushed or automated with a conveyor line. It is suitable for scenarios with heavier goods or horizontal transportation, such as production line connections, and can be integrated with automation. It is suitable for factory logistics warehouses and other scenarios.

It can be seen that the rack system is more suitable for the storage and picking of lightweight goods. The roller rack is more suitable for the storage and picking of heavy goods. They are both types of dense, first-in-first-out warehouse rack systems. Due to different load-bearing designs, there is not much comparability, but both are very practical storage rack types. Also, based on the characteristics of the goods, business needs, budget, etc., a comprehensive selection can be made, and even a combination of both can be used.