Rail system: monorail track for guiding carts in FIFO warehouses
Monorail track for FIFO and LIFO supply
The rail system from Enprag consists of anodised aluminium monorail rails fixed to the floor that precisely guide wheeled carts with wheels up to 40 mm wide. The rail is sold by the metre and cut to size up to a length of 5,000 mm, so you can match the track to the depth of each storage location. Carts loaded on one side are removed on the other side (FIFO) or on the same side (LIFO) – put-away and picking can therefore take place at the same time.
Where is a FIFO rail used?
A FIFO rail is used in kanban warehouses, material supermarkets next to production lines and wherever stock is moved on platform trolleys. Guidance in the rail keeps the carts in line and improves warehouse visibility and floor space utilisation. The rails can be used on their own with approach feet, or complemented by a gantry that serves as navigation to the individual rail positions. Carts and gantries are built from components such as the pipe modular system or the aluminium profile system.
Monorail rail mounting and accessories
The rail is anchored to the floor with a bracket and dowels; at the entry, an approach foot ensures that the cart runs in smoothly and can be fixed by drilling or gluing. The end of the track is secured by an aluminium end stop 10 mm high and 35 mm wide. Fasteners are included in the sets – DIN 7380 M6×10 screws and rectangular nuts.
| Part | Parameters | Fixing / set contents |
|---|---|---|
| Rail – Monorail | anodised aluminium, wheels up to 40 mm, max. 5,000 mm | on the floor, cut to size |
| Rail landing foot – gluing | end foot for FIFO monorail | foot, 2 holders, 2 M6×10 screws, 4 screws 4.2×13 mm |
| Approach foot – drilling | end foot for FIFO monorail | fastening by drilling |
| Separate bracket | anchoring the rail to the floor | bracket, 2 M6×10 screws, 2 nuts; dowels |
| End stop for FIFO monorail | aluminium, height 10 mm, width 35 mm | at the end of the rail |
Planning a FIFO warehouse with cart guidance? Send us a sketch or photo of the space with dimensions – we prepare the design and 3D visualisation free of charge, including carts built from modular system components. Contact Enprag sales engineers.
Frequently asked questions
What carts is the rail system designed for?
The Enprag rail system guides wheeled carts with wheels up to 40 mm wide. Enprag designers create a custom cart from the pipe system or aluminium profiles so that it fits the rail precisely.
How long can a monorail rail be?
The Enprag Monorail rail is sold by the metre and cut to size up to a length of 5,000 mm. You can match the track to the depth of the storage location without unnecessary waste.
How is a FIFO rail fixed to the floor?
The rail is anchored with a separate bracket on dowels using 2 DIN 7380 M6×10 screws; Enprag supplies the approach foot in a version for drilling or gluing. The glued version also contains 4 self-tapping screws 4.2 × 13 mm, so it suits places where you do not want to drill into the floor.
Does the rail work for both FIFO and LIFO?
Yes, the Enprag Monorail rail is designed for both principles – FIFO with removal on the opposite side and LIFO with removal on the same side. The end of the track is secured by an end stop 10 mm high so that the cart does not leave the rail.
