Stop "The Crush" in Your Flour & Feed Warehouse.
In the milling industry, floor stacking soft-packaged goods like flour sacks and animal feed bags is a recipe for disaster. Bottom layers get compressed, moisture creeps in, and "First-In-First-Out" (FIFO) becomes impossible. Transform your warehouse from a static pile to a dynamic, hygienic storage system.
For operations like General Milling Corporation (GMC) and other leaders in the food and feed industry, storage isn't just about putting things away—it's about preserving the integrity of sensitive organic products. whether it's Soft Wheat Flour, Chick Booster Feeds, or Bakery Ingredients, the challenge remains the same: How do you store heavy, soft-sided bags vertically without crushing the product or investing in permanent, inflexible aisle racking?
The answer lies in Industrial stack racks. Unlike traditional selective racking which permanently eats up floor space with aisles, or block stacking which endangers your inventory, these units offer a "movable skeleton" that protects your goods while maximizing density.
When you stack pallets of flour or feed directly on top of each other (Block Stacking), the bottom pallet supports the weight of everything above it. In tropical climates like the Philippines, humidity softens packaging. The result? The bottom sacks turn into hard bricks or burst open.
The Solution: The portable stack rack transfers the load through steel posts, not your product. The weight of the upper tier rests on the frame of the lower tier.
The steel base and posts take the load, ensuring zero pressure on your flour or feed bags.
In food manufacturing, wood pallets are a liability. They absorb moisture, harbor mold, and provide nesting material for pests. Furthermore, dense block stacking creates "dead zones" where air cannot circulate and inspectors cannot see.
The Solution: Our galvanized steel racks provide a sanitary alternative.
Open mesh base designs allow for proper airflow and easy sanitation wash-downs.
Your mill produces dozens of SKUs. With floor stacking, if you need the "Hog Starter" pallets buried behind the "Bread Flour," you have to move everything. This destroys efficiency and leads to LIFO (Last-In-First-Out) handling, risking product expiration.
Using heavy duty stack racks allows you to move a single column of racks without disturbing the adjacent stacks. It gives you the density of block stacking with the selectivity closer to fixed racking.
If you are shipping raw materials or finished feeds between plants (e.g., from Cebu to distributors), shipping empty rigid crates back is shipping air. These racks are designed for Reverse Logistics.
| Feature | Traditional Wooden Pallets | Derack Nesting System |
|---|---|---|
| Stackability (Loaded) | Dependent on bag stability (max 2 high) | 4-5 High (Independent of load stability) |
| Return Efficiency | 1:1 Ratio (Bulky) | 1:5 Ratio (Nesting saves 80% space) |
| Hygiene | High risk (bacteria/mold) | Food Grade (Galvanized Steel) |
Empty racks nest together tightly, drastically reducing return freight costs.
1. Can these racks hold heavy 'Super Sacks' or Ton Bags of raw grain?
Yes. Our heavy duty stack racks are engineered to hold up to 1500kg - 2000kg (approx 3300-4400 lbs) per rack. They are perfect for raw material storage like wheat or corn before processing.
2. Will these racks rust in high-humidity warehouse environments?
For food applications, we recommend our Hot-Dip Galvanized finish. This bonds zinc to the steel, creating a weather-proof, rust-proof barrier that lasts 10+ years even in humid, tropical conditions ideal for flour storage.
3. Can I use my existing wooden pallets inside these racks?
Absolutely. The unit is essentially a "Pallet Stillage." You simply forklift your existing loaded wooden or plastic pallet directly into the steel base. It acts as a protective shell around your existing load unit.
4. How high can we stack bagged feeds safely?
Most mills stack 4 units high. This typically utilizes about 6 to 7 meters of warehouse height, tripling your storage capacity compared to floor stacking, without the risk of the stack toppling.
5. Are these suitable for cold storage areas (e.g., for yeast or specialty ingredients)?
Yes. Unlike plastic which can become brittle or wood which retains moisture, galvanized steel performs perfectly in cold storage and freezer environments used for sensitive bakery ingredients.
