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Pick Shelves — Angled Steel Shelving That Kills the Dead Zone
Kill the dead zone with angled Pick Shelves. These steel shelves add to Span Track to increase visibility for partial-case picks, or work on their own with racking for slow movers.
Angle your pick to save valuable storage space and increase efficiency. Pick Shelves are configured to your rack, products, and pick strategy—not sold off the shelf.
Pick Shelf Features
Angled steel pick shelves present product to the picker and eliminate the hard-to-reach rear dead zone.
- Mobile or stationary options
- Custom sizing available
- Flexible mounting to any configuration of rack or beam
- Can drop into existing rack
- Custom stop heights
- Backed by a 7-year warranty
Pick Shelf Configurations
Pick Shelves can be configured to serve multiple applications—attach them to Span Track racks or use them alone on a rack.
Workstation
Complete with tool bar, pick trays, and workbench for faster, more ergonomic picking.
Split Case Track & Pick Tray
More visibility when case picking, featuring pick trays, a high-clearance floor-mounted lane, and Span Track.
24" Tilted Pick Shelf
Eliminates rear dead zones while providing dynamic storage—perfect for slow movers.
36" Tilted Pick Shelf
A deeper shelf that offers more storage, ideal for slow movers.
42" Tilted Pick Shelf
Stationary storage that eliminates the dead zone, made from solid steel shelving for strength and durability.
Tech Specs
Choose rack pick shelves or flow pick shelves, sized to your products and rack. Final capacities are confirmed during configuration.
- Rack Pick Shelves: depths from 18" to 60", widths from 30" to 120", galvanized steel construction (wire pick shelves are 24" deep), 50 lbs per sq. ft. shelf capacity.
- Flow Pick Shelves: depths from 18" to 60", widths from 18" to 96", galvanized steel construction (wire pick shelves are 24" deep), 50 lbs per sq. ft. shelf capacity.
Real-World Example
A national distributor of food products reduced pick-path travel time by 80%, cut pick time by 42%, and freed up 456 pallet positions using innovative UNEX storage solutions and pick tunnel carts—getting more SKUs in the pick path with fewer footsteps.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pick Shelves
Shelving.com helps warehouse and fulfillment teams add pick shelves to Span Track or existing rack, choose tilted depths, and gather the details needed before requesting a quote.
What are Pick Shelves used for?
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Pick Shelves are angled steel shelves that tilt product toward the picker to eliminate the rear dead zone. They're ideal for partial-case picks and slow movers, and they help save storage space while increasing picking efficiency.
Can Pick Shelves be added to Span Track or existing rack?
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Yes. Pick Shelves can attach to Span Track racks or be used alone on a rack. They offer flexible mounting to any configuration of rack or beam and can drop into existing rack.
What configurations are available?
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Options include a full Workstation with tool bar and workbench, a Split Case Track & Pick Tray, and 24", 36", and 42" tilted pick shelves for progressively deeper storage of slow movers.
What's the difference between rack and flow pick shelves?
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Rack pick shelves come in widths from 30" to 120" for stationary storage, while flow pick shelves run 18" to 96" wide and pair with flow lanes. Both range from 18" to 60" deep with a 50 lbs per sq. ft. capacity.
Are Pick Shelves mobile?
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Yes—Pick Shelves are available in mobile or stationary options, with custom sizing and custom stop heights, and they're backed by a 7-year warranty.
How do I get a quote for Pick Shelves?
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Share your rack or beam configuration, the products you're picking, and whether you need rack or flow shelves. We'll recommend the right depths, stop heights, and mounting, then quote the system.
Carton Flow & Picking Resources
Pick Shelves work hand in hand with Span Track and our other picking systems. Explore related solutions to design a complete pick line for your operation.
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View Roller Racks →Start Your Pick Shelf Plan
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