Forklift Training - How to Properly Load a Pallet in Pallet Flow | Mallard Manufacturing

Just let gravity do the work! Sounds simple enough, but it's the truth. Pallets just need to be centered and gently placed on Mallard Pallet Flow lanes, letting gravity do all the work. Watch our quick pointer for forklift loading and pallet placement.

Loading a Pallet Flow Rack System
1. Position the fork truck squarely at the opening on the charge side of the system. Optional entry guides are mounted parallel and tight to flow rails with about ½”-1” clearance on both sides or are slightly tapered out at the first intermediate beam.
2. Line up the fork truck with the entry guides or the center middle stringer of the pallet with the center rail.
3. Enter the lane 2“- 3” above rollers. Do not launch pallets from the lift truck using forks.
4. Tilt forks forward to place pallet onto the lane, allowing the pallet to roll away from fork truck to ensure it does not get hung up on entry guides. Avoid hitting the tips of the forks on the wheels. Note: If you notice a pallet with a missing or broken bottom board, DO NOT place it in the system.
5. Back out, clearing the end stop before turning.
6. Position and load the subsequent pallets using the same process.

Unloading a Pallet Flow Rack System
1. Enter the system squared to the face of the rack.
2. Lift the front pallet to a level position just high enough to clear the front beam.
3. Gently push the pallet back to bump the adjoining pallet, which helps help start the forward flow and prevent any potential hang-ups of the subsequent pallets.
4. Slowly extract the pallet.
5. The remaining pallets will flow toward the aisle face.