Push-Back Racking
Push-back racking enables pallets to be pushed back from the front of the rack. They are typically used for storing large quantities of pallets and products of various sizes.
Advantages
- Push-back racking uses stacked rolling carts that allow pallets to always be in the “first position” for quick access.
- The mechanics of push-back racking eliminate the need for forklifts to interact with the racking structure since the lift never enters the system. This design significantly enhances safety and reduces potential damage.
- By minimizing product picking and drive time, push-back racking increases operational productivity.
- The carts provide extra support for weak or damaged pallets.
- A gradual rail slope allows for controlled, low-velocity pallet movement.
- The “I” beam rail system protects the rail bed and enables consistent cart flow. This prevents carts from derailing, but they can still be instantly removed or inserted.
Push-back racking is an ideal solution when your warehouse requires high-density storage while maintaining efficient access to multiple SKUs. If you have a high volume of the same SKUs, drive-in racking might be right for your facility.