Carton live storage uses inclined roller or wheel tracks to move cartons automatically from the loading end to the picking face under gravity. Stock is loaded from the back and picked from the front, creating automatic FIFO rotation without any manual stock movement.
It’s built for high-volume, fast-moving carton picking, particularly where FIFO rotation is required. Absolute Storage Systems designs and installs carton live storage systems across Australia, configured to your carton sizes, weights and pick rates.
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Carton live storage consists of inclined tracks fitted with rollers or wheels, mounted within a shelving or racking structure. Cartons are loaded at the rear of the lane and travel forward automatically as items are picked from the front. Each lane can hold a different SKU, and the system accommodates multiple shelf levels.
It suits operations with high pick rates and a need for consistent FIFO rotation, such as food and beverage distribution, pharmaceuticals, or e-commerce fulfilment. The key design consideration is matching the track incline and roller/wheel type to your specific carton weight and base material, since these affect how reliably cartons travel forward and stop at the picking face.
Carton live storage only works reliably when the track system is correctly specified for the carton being stored. Track incline, roller spacing and lane depth all need to be matched to your actual carton dimensions and weights. Absolute Storage Systems has been designing and installing live storage systems since 1991.
We assess your carton sizes, weights, pick rates and FIFO requirements to confirm carton live storage is the right fit.
We design lane depth, track incline and roller configuration around your specific carton and pick profile.
Professionally installed and tested to confirm reliable carton flow before handover.
We verify track incline, carton travel and lane stopping performance before the system goes live.
We provide maintenance and reconfiguration as your carton profile or pick requirements change.
Manual FIFO rotation is slow, error-prone and relies on staff discipline. Carton live storage automates the process entirely, keeping the right stock at the picking face at all times without additional handling.
If you’re running high-volume carton picking and FIFO rotation matters, carton live storage is worth exploring. Our team can assess your carton profile and pick rate, contact us to get started.
Cartons with a consistent base material and weight range work best. The track system is engineered around specific carton characteristics, so highly variable carton types within the same lane can affect flow reliability.
Cartons are loaded at the rear of each lane and travel forward by gravity to the picking face. The first carton loaded is always the first available to pick, with no manual rotation required.
Yes. Each lane holds a single SKU, and different lanes can hold different SKUs across the same structure.
In some cases yes, depending on the existing structure’s dimensions and beam spacing. We’ll assess this during the consultation.
As per the Australian Standard (AS4084:2023), pallet racking audits are now mandatory and must be completed every 12 months.
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