Pushback Pallet Racking
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What Is Pushback Pallet Racking?
Pushback pallet racking is a high-density storage system that lets a single forklift load pallets from one aisle onto rolling carts, which glide back on inclined rails as each new pallet is pushed in behind the last. It stores pallets 2 to 7 deep on a last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis, giving warehouses more density than selective racking while keeping more accessibility than drive-in racking.
- High-Density Storage
- Versatile Applications
- Efficient Stock Rotation
- Smooth Glide Mechanism
- Enhanced Accessibility
Key Features of PushBack Pallet Racking:
- High-Density Storage: Maximize your warehouse’s storage capacity with our Pushback Pallet Racking system. This high-density solution allows you to store multiple pallets deep per lane, optimizing space and enhancing storage efficiency.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for both ambient and freezer storage environments, Pushback Pallet Racking is versatile and can handle a wide range of temperature-controlled storage needs. Whether storing dry goods or frozen products, this system ensures reliability and performance.
- Efficient Stock Rotation: Operates on a LIFO (last-in, first-out) basis, making it perfect for managing inventory that does not require strict FIFO (first-in, first-out) rotation. This system is particularly useful for items with longer shelf lives or less frequent turnover.
- Smooth Glide Mechanism: The carts-on-rails system ensures pallets glide smoothly into deep lanes, facilitating easy and efficient loading and unloading. This reduces handling time and improves overall productivity.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Access multiple SKUs on different levels with ease. The design of Pushback Pallet Racking allows for quick retrieval of products, improving order picking efficiency and reducing downtime.
Benefits of PushBack Pallet Racking for Industrial Settings:
- Space Optimization: Significantly increase your storage capacity by utilizing deep lane storage. This system allows for more pallets to be stored in a smaller footprint, making it ideal for space-constrained warehouses.
- Improved Inventory Management: Manage a high number of SKUs efficiently with easy access to different levels. This flexibility is essential for warehouses handling diverse product lines.
- Reduced Handling Time: The smooth glide mechanism ensures that pallets can be loaded and unloaded quickly, reducing handling time and labor costs.
- Versatility in Storage: Suitable for various storage environments, including ambient, refrigerated, and freezer settings. This adaptability ensures that Pushback Pallet Racking meets the needs of different industries.
- Enhanced Durability: Built with high-quality materials, our racking system is designed to withstand the rigors of industrial use, providing long-lasting performance and reliability.
Ideal Applications of PushBack Pallet Racking:
- Warehouses and Distribution Centers: Optimize storage space and improve inventory management in high-volume warehouses and distribution centers. This system supports efficient operations and maximizes storage density.
- Cold Storage and Freezer Warehouses: Ideal for storing frozen goods, Pushback Pallet Racking operates efficiently in low-temperature environments, ensuring product integrity and easy access.
- Retail and Wholesale Storage: Manage a wide range of SKUs with ease, ensuring quick and efficient order fulfillment. This system is perfect for retail and wholesale operations that require high-density storage solutions.
- Food and Beverage Industry: Store perishable and non-perishable goods in both ambient and cold storage environments. Pushback Pallet Racking supports the diverse storage needs of the food and beverage industry.
- Manufacturing Facilities: Efficiently store raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. This system helps manufacturing plants optimize their storage space and improve workflow.
Pricing Table:
Pushback pallet racking typically costs $310 to $515+ per pallet position, depending on storage depth. The table below is example pricing for a large-scale Greater Toronto Area installation; your actual quote will depend on project size, site conditions, and configuration.
| Storage Depth | Price per Pallet Position (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 2 Deep | $310.00 |
| 3 Deep | $425.00 |
| 4 Deep | $440.00 |
| 5 Deep | $515.00 |
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Summary:
Pushback Pallet Racking by Rack Systems Inc. is a transformative high-density storage solution designed to enhance space utilization, improve stock rotation, and boost operational efficiency in industrial settings. Suitable for ambient and freezer environments, this system offers versatile and reliable storage for a wide range of products.
Discover how Pushback Racking from Rack Systems Inc. can revolutionize your storage strategy, providing a scalable, accessible, and efficient solution for your warehousing needs. Invest in our advanced racking systems to achieve unparalleled efficiency and productivity in your operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
As an example, GTA pushback racking projects of 100 or more lanes range from approximately $310 per pallet position for 2-deep configurations up to $515 per pallet position for 5-deep configurations, based on a standard 40″ x 48″ x 48″, 2,500 lb pallet. These figures exclude engineering and permit costs and will vary by project size, site conditions, and configuration. Contact Rack Systems Inc. for a free on-site assessment and a formal quote for your warehouse.
Pushback racking pricing is driven mainly by storage depth (2 to 5+ pallets), total number of lanes, pallet weight and dimensions, project location, and whether engineering drawings and permits are required. Larger orders typically reduce the per-position cost, while smaller or custom projects can cost more per position.
Pushback pallet racking typically stores 2 to 5 pallets deep, with some configurations reaching up to 7 pallets deep. Deeper lanes increase storage density but reduce how many SKUs are directly accessible per lane, so the right depth depends on how many product lines you need to reach at once.
Both are high-density, LIFO (last-in, first-out) storage systems, but pushback racking uses carts on inclined rails so pallets are loaded and unloaded from the same aisle without a forklift entering the rack structure. Drive-in racking requires the forklift to drive into the rack itself to place and retrieve pallets, which can allow deeper lanes but with less independent access per level.
Yes. Pushback pallet racking works in both ambient and freezer storage environments, and its LIFO retrieval pattern suits products that don’t require strict first-in, first-out rotation, such as many frozen or long-shelf-life items.
Yes. Because pushback racking gives access to multiple lanes and levels from a single aisle, it lets warehouses store many different SKUs while still achieving high storage density — a common need for 3PL, food and beverage, and distribution center operations.
Rack Systems Inc. is based in Hamilton, Ontario, and serves warehouses across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario. The pricing example on this page is based on GTA projects — contact us for a quote if your facility is elsewhere in Ontario.
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