Economic gravity-feed system

Gravity Feed Sliding Mat

Low-friction shelf mats with configurable dividers for bottles, cartons and packaged goods.

Sliding mat with plastic dividers

System anatomy

Build the low-profile gravity lane

The mat, divider, front restraint and shelf angle work together. Treat them as one tested configuration rather than interchangeable decoration.

Low-friction gravity sliding mat

Low-friction mat

Supports forward movement without a roller assembly.

Sliding mat with plastic divider

Plastic divider

Creates a clean, defined lane for compatible packs.

Sliding mat with wire divider

Wire divider

Adds open guidance with flexible positioning.

Sliding mat front restraint

Front restraint

Stops the pack at a visible, accessible shelf edge.

Divider options

Plastic or wire guidance

The original page separates these two configurations because they behave differently around pack shape, cleaning and lane adjustment.

Sliding mat with plastic dividers

Plastic dividers

Create defined lanes with a clean modular surface.

Sliding mat with wire dividers

Wire dividers

Use light visual separation and flexible positioning.

Low-friction surface

Move products without a roller assembly

The textured surface reduces contact friction while dividers guide each product lane toward the front edge.

  • Low-profile shelf coverage
  • Plastic or wire divider options
  • Flexible lane widths
  • Simple cleaning and replacement

Angle and package

Let gravity do the work

The original system is designed around inclined shelves. Test the actual bottle, jar, can or carton at the proposed angle before rollout.

Input
What changes
What to test
6° or 9° setup
Forward movement
Speed and stability
Pack base
Surface friction
Continuous sliding
Divider style
Lane guidance
Side contact
Cold environment
Material behaviour
Cleaning and durability

Comparison

When to choose roller track

Move to roller track when loads are heavier, shelf movement is more demanding or the packaging does not slide consistently on a mat.

  • Test the actual package
  • Measure usable shelf depth
  • Confirm shelf angle
  • Run a pilot before rollout

Application evidence

Test bottles, cans, jars and cartons on the actual surface

A stable base and predictable contact surface matter more than the product category name. Use the real package to confirm continuous travel and stopping behaviour.

Economic alternative

Compare mat, roller and pusher systems

A sliding mat reduces mechanical components. Roller track suits demanding gravity movement, while spring pushers apply direct force to each lane.

  • Use the actual pack
  • Confirm shelf angle
  • Compare installed cost
  • Test cleaning and refill work

Production and installation

Cut, configure and validate the complete shelf bay

Confirm the mat size, divider positions, front restraint and packing method from the approved sample before preparing rollout quantities.

  • Cut to approved shelf dimensions
  • Set divider positions
  • Run movement and cleaning checks
  • Label components by shelf bay
  • Pack to protect the low-friction surface

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