Push Back Racking
2–6 pallets deep on nested carts — high-density LIFO storage from a single aisle, with no forklift entry into the rack.
Cart-on-Rail, Single-Aisle Access
Push back racking uses a series of nested wheeled carts mounted on inclined rails within each bay. To store a pallet, the forklift places it on the front cart and pushes it back — compressing the carts behind it. When a pallet is retrieved, the carts and pallets behind it automatically roll forward to the pick face under gravity. All loading and retrieval happens from a single aisle face.
Dense Storage, Fast Cycle Times
Push back delivers significantly higher density than selective or double-deep racking while maintaining fast cycle times — the forklift never enters the rack structure, eliminating the safety risks and slow maneuvers of drive-in racking.
- 2–6 pallets deep per bay — major density gain over selective racking
- Single-aisle access — no dedicated rear loading aisle required
- Forklift never enters the rack structure — improved safety
- Gravity-return carts advance product to pick face automatically
- Compatible with standard reach trucks or counterbalanced forklifts
- Ideal for multiple-pallet-per-SKU operations with LIFO-compatible rotation
- Strong fit for grocery, cold storage, building materials, and manufacturing
Key Parameters
Also Consider
Pallet Flow Racking
High-density FIFO — when date rotation matters and you need separate load and pick aisles.
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Maximum density, LIFO. Forklift enters the rack structure — lower cost per position but slower cycle times.
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Two pallets deep — simpler system than push back for operations that only need one extra pallet depth.
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