Maximum use of available space
The use of deep storage lanes and the reduction of access aisles significantly increase storage capacity, delivering substantially higher storage density than conventional pallet racking configurations.
Push-back pallet racking systems
What is push-back pallet racking?
Push-back pallet racking is a high-density storage solution designed to maximise the use of storage depth while reducing the floor space dedicated to operating aisles. Modulblok push-back racking is a high-density accumulation system based on nested carts running on inclined rails, allowing up to six pallets to be stored in depth within a single lane. This configuration increases storage capacity without expanding the warehouse footprint. Unlike drive-in and drive-through systems, where forklifts must enter the racking structure, push-back racking enables all storage and retrieval operations to be performed from a single working aisle. This improves operational safety and enhances handling efficiency. Each storage level consists of slightly inclined lanes equipped with mobile carts or roller systems. During loading, each pallet pushes the previously stored pallets further into the lane. During retrieval, gravity automatically advances the remaining pallets towards the picking face. The system operates according to the LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle, meaning that the last pallet loaded is the first to be retrieved. Each lane is typically dedicated to a single SKU, making push-back racking particularly suitable for applications characterised by homogeneous pallet flows and medium inventory turnover.
Benefits
Push-back pallet racking systems optimise storage capacity through dynamic high-density storage, reducing aisle requirements and improving overall warehouse flow efficiency.
Reduced handling times
All loading and retrieval operations are performed from the aisle front, eliminating the need for forklifts to enter the racking structure and enabling faster, more efficient material handling.
Enhanced operational safety
The absence of forklift movements within the storage lanes reduces the risk of impacts and accidental damage, helping preserve the structural integrity of the racking system over time.
Organised inventory management
The LIFO operating principle, combined with the allocation of a single SKU to each storage lane, ensures clear, controlled and efficient inventory management.
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Push-back pallet racking solutions engineered to increase storage density, optimise available space and ensure fast, efficient material flows, even in high-intensity logistics environments.
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