Push Back Rack
Last-in, First-out
For Large Quanitty And Small SKU Goods
Push Back racking is a high-density type of pallet storage system that offers more selectivity when it is compared to a drive-in rack system. It stores and take pallets from the same aisle in a “last-in, first-out” basis, making push-back rack ideally suited to operation that maintain a larger quantity of not much SKU.
There are multiple layer carriers between the beams in the Push Back Racking. The pallet is put on the carrier from come-in side, push the prior carrier to inside. When the outboard pallet is taken, the inside, carrier will slide down automatically.
Advantages And Disanvantage
Advantage
- The ability to provide both selective storage and high-density storage
- Can offer up to 2x to 3x more storage space compared to standard selective rack
- Push-back rack requires little to no maintenance
- Because forklifts don’t enter the system, the uprights are less exposed to damage
- The LIFO push-back racking structure has a safety mechanism for controlling and braking loads that reduces the risks in both the shuttle and roller systems, ensuring safe operation
- Compatibility and adaptability with other adjustable pallet rack systems due to the high compaction and resistance of roller and shuttle systems at low temperatures, it’s an excellent choice for cold storage or freezing
- Excellent space optimization enables you to keep costs down
Disadvantage
- Only the pallets at the front of the system are readily accessible
- Because the system is on a slight slope, some vertical height storage may be lost
- The FILO rotation (first-in-last-out) method is not appropriate for items requiring precise date rotations
- Limited to 4-5 pallets deep
- The load is the mechanism that pushes the other loads in the system, so the integrity of the load is a critical consideration. Some loads are not robust enough to be effective for push-back.
