PUSH BACK PALLET RACK
PUSH BACK PALLET RACKING
Push Back Pallet Rack - Maximize Warehouse Storage With LIFO Systems
Push back pallet racking (also referred to as “pushback” racking) is a pallet storage method that allows pallets to be stored from 2 deep to 6 deep on either side of an aisle, thereby giving you higher storage density than other forms of racking. Our Push-Back Flow Systems can store up to 12+ Pallets Deep per lane! By using a push back rack system, you can double or triple your storage compared to standard pallet rack or double deep racking systems. Push Back Pallet Rack Systems are available in either Roll Form or Structural Pallet Rack configurations depending on capacities or preference of the customer. Push Back Pallet Rack Systems are considered last-in/first-out systems (LIFO).
A Roll Form Push Back Pallet Rack Systems (Also known as a Push-Back Flow System) may feature skatewheels or wheeled or roller pallet flow which will divide the beams into product lanes. In addition to storing standard GMA-style pallets, these systems can be used with non-standard pallets and a range of sizes. When a pallet is loaded onto the beam, it pushes an existing pallet back. When a pallet is removed, the pallet(s) behind it automatically roll forward for pick face replenishment. The single-aisle access reduces the racking system's overall footprint. This is referred to as a Push-Back Flow System or Pallet Flow System.
A Structural Pallet Rack Push Back System (also known as a Push-Back Cart System) may feature nested carts, which sit at the front of the beams. When a pallet is loaded, an existing pallet and cart will be pushed back with the newly-loaded pallet resting on the cart that was nested below the first. A Push-Back Cart System is best suited for standard GMA-style pallets.
To determine whether pushback racking is the right option for your storage needs, you need to consider the type of inventory mix you have. If you have multiple products that each require more than 5 pallets per SKU (stock keeping unit), pushback racking may be the right solution for you. Below is a table that helps us configure push back rack based on pallets per product lane:
| Pallets Per Product Lane Depth | Lane Depth |
|---|---|
| 1 – 4 | Standard Selective Rack |
| 5 – 8 | 2 Deep Push Back Rack |
| 9 – 12 | 2 – 3 Deep Push Back Rack |
| 13 – 16 | 3 – 4 Deep Push Back Rack |
| 17 – 20 | 4 – 5 Deep Push Back Rack |
| OVER 20 | 5 – 6 Deep Push Back Rack |
Advantages of Push Back Pallet Rack:
- The ability to offer both selectivity AND high-density storage – these characteristics have made push back rack grow in popularity in recent years.
- Offers much better use of existing pallet storage space than most storage systems – push back can offer up to 2x to 3x more storage space compared to standard selective rack.
- Allows storage for a greater number of SKUs
- Each lane is LIFO (last in, first out), but FIFO (first in, first out) can easily be achieved with the proper design
- Because forklifts never have to enter the push back rack system, this helps prevent rack damage to the uprights
- The single-aisle design of Push-Back allows for much more storage rack area! Pushback systems reduce the number of forklift aisles needed to access a given quantity of pallets.
- To maximize space, Push back is often used in combination with Drive-In Rack, making it a combination rack system.
- Stores up to 12 pallets deep per lane (Push-Back Flow System)
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