Stop losing valuable floor space and risking product spoilage due to "unstackable" soft packaging. In the milling industry, whether you are handling Soft Wheat Flour or Hog Starter Feed, the limitations of wooden pallets and bulk stacking are costing you money. Discover how portable stack racks turn air rights into storage volume without crushing a single bag.
For inventory managers at major food conglomerates—like those managing supply chains for bakery ingredients or animal nutrition—the physical nature of the product is the primary enemy. Unlike rigid automotive parts or steel coils, bags of bread flour, laying mash, or cornstarch are technically "soft goods."
When you attempt to block-stack these on standard wooden pallets, you face two inevitable failures:
Figure 1: Finished packaged goods safely stacked 4-high. The steel frame takes the weight, not the packaging.
The portable stack rack system changes the physics of your warehouse. By utilizing a steel chassis with four removable posts, the load is transferred through the metal structure, not through the product.
This allows you to stack delicate 25kg flour bags or 50kg feed sacks 4 to 5 units high. You instantly quadruple your storage density for SKUs like Siopao flour or Chick Booster without the risk of bursting bags or creating "hardened" sacks at the bottom of the stack.
In the production of bakery ingredients and feeds, moisture control and pest prevention are non-negotiable. Traditional wooden pallets are sponges for moisture and a haven for pests—major violations of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Stack racks solve three specific hygiene pain points:
Figure 2: The wire mesh base design is essential for flour and feed, allowing air circulation to prevent mold and moisture buildup.
A major challenge in feed milling is the sheer number of formulations. You might have broiler finisher, hog grower, and duck pellets all coming off the line in the same shift. Block stacking creates a "buried inventory" nightmare (LIFO - Last In, First Out), where older batches expire behind newer ones.
Portable stack racks act as movable shelves. A forklift can easily relocate a stack of swine feed to access the poultry feed behind it without manual restacking. This flexibility supports a strict FIFO (First-In-First-Out) protocol, which is vital for products with active ingredients or specific shelf lives.
Figure 3: High-velocity throughput. Forklifts can move entire stacks to reorganize the warehouse based on seasonal demand (e.g., peak planting or harvest seasons).
To ensure your operations run smoothly, we recommend specific configurations for bagged goods storage:
| Feature | Specification for Milling Industry | Operational Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Treatment | Hot-Dip Galvanized or Food-Grade Powder Coat | Resists corrosion from humidity and frequent washdowns. |
| Base Design | Wire Mesh or Steel Sheet | Prevents bags from sagging/tearing while ensuring airflow. |
| Capacity | 1,000kg - 1,500kg (approx. 20-40 bags) | Matches standard pallet loads for flour/feed ton-bags. |
| Stackability | 4-High Static / 2-High Transit | Maximizes vertical space utilization in cool warehouses. |
Figure 4: Engineered specifically for stability under heavy loads of bagged ingredients.
For operations distributing from a central mill to regional depots or large commercial bakeries, the cost of reverse logistics is often a barrier. Rigid storage cages take up the same space empty as they do full.
The Derack Post Pallet features demountable posts. When empty, the posts are removed, and the bases nest perfectly. This reduces the return volume by a ratio of 5:1. You can return 300 empty racks in the same truck that delivered 60 full ones, making the closed-loop supply chain economically viable.
Figure 5: Nested bases ready for return transport. Maximize your truck space when returning from distribution centers.
1. Can these racks handle the weight of "Big Bags" (FIBC) or just small 25kg sacks?
Yes. Our Heavy Duty Stack Racks are engineered to support 1-ton and 1.5-ton loads, making them perfect for storing intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) of grain or additives without the risk of the bag toppling over.
2. We have high humidity in our warehouse. Will the racks rust?
For humid environments like the Philippines, we recommend our Hot-Dip Galvanized finish. This creates a metallurgical bond that protects the steel from rust for decades, even in non-climate-controlled warehouses.
3. How do these racks prevent bag tearing?
Unlike wooden pallets which often have splinters or protruding nails that snag woven polypropylene bags, our steel racks have smooth, finished edges and corner posts, significantly reducing packaging damage and product spillage.
4. Are these racks compatible with our existing forklifts?
Absolutely. The base design includes standard 4-way or 2-way fork entry guides compatible with all standard industrial forklifts and reach trucks used in milling operations.
5. Can we use these for cold storage of yeast and enzymes?
Yes. The open design promotes rapid cooling and consistent temperature maintenance, making them ideal for cold storage applications where temperature sensitivity (e.g., for active dry yeast) is critical.
