Push-Back Racking

Push Back-Racking

What is push-back racking?

Push back racking is a space-saving storage solution that uses nested carts on inclined rails, allowing you to store multiple pallets deep while maintaining quick access. Perfect for high-volume, low-turnover products, it operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) system, making it ideal for bulk storage.

Key Benefits:

Maximizes Storage Density: Store 2 to 8 pallets deep per lane, reducing aisle space.
Efficient Loading & Retrieval: Pallets slide forward automatically for faster access.
Durable & Reliable: Built with heavy-duty steel to handle large, heavy loads.
Perfect for Bulk Storage: Ideal for cold storage, manufacturing, and distribution centers.

4 deep push back racks with forklift
Push-Back-racking with a forklift driver loading boxes on the racks
2 deep push back racks loading with forklift
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Why Push Back Racking?

In a cold storage warehouse storing large volumes of the same beverage product, Push Back Racking offers the perfect balance between storage density and fast access. Designed for Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory flow, push back systems allow forklifts to load pallets onto nested carts that automatically roll forward as pallets are removed. This setup enables warehouses to store multiple pallets deep while still maintaining faster pick times than drive-in racking, which is ideal for high-volume, single-SKU beverage storage or bulk frozen items that don’t require strict rotation.

Push back racking maximizes cubic space inside temperature-controlled environments, reducing the number of aisles needed and ultimately lowering energy costs per pallet. It’s also easier to operate in cold conditions than drive-in systems, since forklifts don’t need to enter the racking structure. For beverage distributors, frozen food suppliers, or any facility storing large quantities of the same product, push back racking delivers dense storage with operational speed, all while withstanding the demands of cold and heavy-duty environments.

Design of 4 deep push back racking by IMH
Design concept of push back racking
PROSCONS
Increases storage density by reducing aisle spaceWorks on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) system
Increases storage density by reducing aisle spaceNot ideal for all SKUs – best for bulk storage
Reduces travel time with fewer aisles to navigateHigher upfront cost compared to selective racking
Great for medium-turnover inventoryLimited visibility of pallets stored deeper
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