Company Name:
Winery, Littleton, Colorado
  • Gravity Roller Keg and Barrel Storage
  • Designed and Fabricated by WSH In-House Fabrication Department
  • NO impact on warehouse production or employee accessibility
  • Lead time from initial meeting : 6 weeks
Products Provided:
  • Existing pallet rack (reused)
  • Custom gravity roller keg and barrel storage lanes
  • In-house fabrication and engineering support by WSH
  • Delivery, installation, and project coordination

Wine and Beer Keg Gravity Storage Pallet Rack Solution

Before

After

A winery with an adjacent restaurant and tasting room needed a faster, safer way to store and access beer kegs and wine canisters without relying on a full-time forklift operator during business hours.

The Challenge: Keg Storage That Slowed Restocking and Required Forklift Support

Kegs and canisters were stored on pallets, which limited access to one product per pallet location. Restocking required a forklift operator to be available throughout the day, creating a labor bottleneck and slowing replenishment for the restaurant and tasting room.

Key requirements included:

  • Improve access to keg inventory without constant forklift use
  • Increase the number of product lines accessible from the storage area
  • Maintain safe handling and reduce manual strain
  • Reuse existing pallet rack where possible
  • Keep the project cost-effective and minimize disruption

The Solution: Custom Gravity Roller Lanes Fabricated by WSH

Western Storage and Handling leveraged the customer’s existing pallet rack and custom-designed gravity roller lanes sized specifically for the winery’s keg dimensions. The system was designed and fabricated by WSH’s in-house fabrication department to support smooth product flow and reliable daily use.

This gravity-fed design enables employees to access and replenish inventory efficiently, reducing the need for forklift involvement for routine restocking.

Key Features of the Installation

  • Gravity roller lanes fabricated to match keg and canister sizes
  • Integrated into existing pallet rack to reduce cost and complexity
  • Employee-friendly access for fast retrieval and replenishment
  • Improved workflow with safer, more predictable handling
  • Designed and fabricated by WSH in-house team

Results: More Access, Less Labor, Better Workflow

The custom gravity storage system improved day-to-day operations by expanding access to inventory while reducing forklift dependency.

Project outcomes included:

  • Access to up to 27 product lines within the storage area
  • Reduced need for a full-time forklift operator during business hours
  • Faster restocking to support restaurant and tasting room demand
  • Improved employee safety and handling efficiency
  • No impact on warehouse production or employee accessibility

Need a Keg Storage System That Reduces Forklift Dependence?

Western Storage and Handling designs and installs pallet rack and gravity flow storage systems that improve access, safety, and productivity, including custom-fabricated solutions built to fit your product dimensions and workflow. Schedule a consultation to evaluate the right keg or bulk inventory storage solution for your facility.