Pushback Racking

Pushback racking is a popular Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) pallet storage solution. Pallets are loaded from the forklift aisle and each successive pallet “pushes back” the pallet(s) already loaded into the racking. Pallets are loaded onto carts which have wheels. The carts are supported by “rails” which provide the appropriate slope for the pushback system. When the pallet at the forklift aisle is removed, the remaining pallets roll forward via gravity so the reserve pallet is now presented at the forklift aisle for quick retrieval. Pushback racking is a proven system and requires minimal maintenance and maximizes warehouse cube space.

Advantages

• High density storage, maximizing cube storage space – not aisles
• Can be designed to accommodate a variety of pallet types and sizes
• Reserve pallets glide to the pick face when front pallet is removed reducing pick/put-away labor
• Reduces truck travel distances, and cuts cycle times