PushBack Pallet Racking Systems

PushBack Pallet Racking Systems increases storage density for bulk products while providing faster access than conventional deep-lane storage. By allowing pallets to be stored multiple positions deep without requiring forklifts to enter the racking structure, it makes better use of available warehouse space while supporting efficient stock movement. Separate storage lanes can accommodate different product lines, making the system well suited to medium-turnover inventory, multi-pallet batches and high-volume goods.

Push Back Pallet Racking is a dynamic, high-density storage system, it is designed to combine efficient space utilisation with faster pallet handling. The system uses wheeled carts that move along inclined rails within each storage lane. When a pallet is loaded, the forklift places it on the available cart and subsequent pallets are used to push the previous pallets deeper into the lane. During retrieval, the front pallet is removed and the remaining pallets move forward by gravity to the picking face. The system typically operates on a Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) basis within each lane, allowing forklifts to remain outside the racking structure while maintaining efficient access to stored inventory.

Operational & Commercial Advantages

1. Elimination of Internal Racking Collisions: Because forklifts operate strictly from the access aisle and never enter the internal racking structure, structural rack damage is virtually eliminated, saving thousands in annual maintenance and repair costs.
2. Enhanced SKU Diversification Options: Unlike Drive-In racking where an entire multi-tier block must be dedicated to a single SKU, Push Back systems allow each individual storage lane to house a completely distinct product line, maximizing warehouse picking flexibility.
3. Rapid Handling Cycle Efficiency: Forklifts execute loading and unloading cycles up to 50% faster than drive-in configurations, optimizing driver utilization and reducing labor hours.

Perfect For:

Medium-turnover bulk goods, multi-pallet batches per SKU, high-intensity logistics hubs, and fast-moving consumer products.

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Warehouses: High-speed storage of high-turnover household goods, toiletries, and non-perishable food products.

Chemical & Industrial Paint Plants: Staging heavy chemical drums or palletized paint tins where product lines must be accessed by lane without moving adjacent products.

Automotive Assembly Component Feeds: Organizing batch shipments of identical vehicle sub-assemblies adjacent to primary manufacturing lines.

Buyers Guide

When evaluating Push Back systems, pay close attention to the Quality of the Wheel Bearings and Steel Cart Tolerances. Cheap or unshielded bearings can easily fail under continuous heavy loads or in dusty environments, stalling carts inside the lanes. Buyers must also consider the Forklift Mast Tilt Capacity: because the tracking matrix sits on an incline, operators must tilt their forklift masts slightly forward to match the angle of the cart when loading, and backward when extracting. Ensure your forklift fleet specifications support this mechanical articulation, and verify that the pallets utilized have bottom runners running perpendicular to the cart frames to ensure stability.