Push-Back Racking
Push Back Racking Systems for High-Density Warehouse Storage
If floor space is tight but you still need quick access to multiple SKUs, a push back pallet rack may be the right fit. Instead of dedicating an aisle to every row, this setup stores several pallets in one lane, so you use more of your footprint. Bob's Commercial Racking & Shelving Solutions, based in Newark, NJ, plans custom pallet racking layouts around how your warehouse actually runs.
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What Is a Push Back Rack System?
A push back rack system uses nested carts that ride on inclined rails. A forklift places a pallet on the front cart. When the next pallet is loaded, it nudges the first one deeper into the lane. At pick time, the pallets behind roll forward automatically, so the next load is waiting at the aisle face.
You may also hear this called a pushback rack, a pallet push back system, or cart based racking. Pallets load and unload from the same side, so product moves on a last in, first out basis.
Benefits of Push-Back Racks
Well-planned push-back racks offer practical advantages:
High-density storage: Lanes can hold up to six pallets deep, making better use of your floor space.
Better selectivity: Each lane can carry a different SKU, combining density with flexibility.
Reduced travel time: Fewer aisles mean faster loading and unloading.
Durable construction: Built for heavy loads and high-volume operations.
Easy integration: Works with existing pallet rack systems and forklifts.
For many facilities, push back racking systems deliver more storage without giving up access to a range of products.
Push Back Racking Design Built Around Your Operation
A strong push back racking design starts with facts about your operation: pallet size and weight, number of SKUs, lane depth, ceiling height, and the forklifts you use. Our team reviews these details during a site survey, then develops layout and CAD drawings with engineering support so the system suits your building.
We also help with permit management, installation, and ongoing rack inspection and repair, so one team can support your project from planning through daily use. Pushback pallet racking works especially well when you store several pallets of the same product, since each lane holds a single SKU.
How Push Back Compares With Other Systems
Choosing the right rack depends on your inventory and workflow.
Selective pallet racking gives direct access to every pallet but needs more aisle space.
Pallet flow racking uses gravity-fed lanes for first in, first out rotation, which suits date-sensitive goods.
A push back rack system balances density with SKU variety, so it is often paired with other layouts.
Industries We Serve
Our push back pallet rack solutions are well suited to:
Distribution centers
Food and beverage warehouses
Cold storage facilities
Manufacturing plants
Retail fulfillment centers
Why Work With Bob's Commercial
Every project begins with a free design consultation and quote. We build solutions around your space, workflow, and safety needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package. With site surveys, engineering, installation, and inspection services under one roof, you have a single point of contact. Financing options are also available to help you plan your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do push back racking systems follow FIFO or LIFO?
Can this system work with my existing racking and forklifts?
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