Product · No. 02

Push-back racking.

Name: Push-Back Pallet Racking
Brand: 416 Industrial
Availability: InStock

+90% density vs selective. 2-6 pallets deep. LIFO flow. Single-aisle access — same forklift, same aisles, dramatically more storage cube.

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Anatomy

The components, labeled.

Upright Frame

Same structural-grade upright as selective, with additional rear-bracing to handle the dynamic load of pallets cycling on the rails.

Inclined Rail Track

Engineered downward slope (3-4°) so pallets gravity-flow toward the pick face. Steel C-channel with low-friction surface.

Pallet Carts (Nested)

Each cart sits in a deeper position. Front cart picks first; rear carts roll forward as cycle progresses. 2-6 deep depending on lane spec.

Speed Controllers

Hydraulic dampers prevent runaway pallet flow. Maintain steady cart speed regardless of load weight.

Safety Stops

Mechanical stop at the pick face. Prevents the front pallet from rolling off during forklift retrieval.

Cross Beam

Structural beam tying frames together. Distinct from selective — push-back beams carry the rail track, not pallets directly.

Anchor Bolt

Same wedge or sleeve anchor as selective racking — embedment depth specs are stricter for push-back due to dynamic loading.

Why push-back racking?

Because density wins when SKUs are bulk-stored. +90% storage cube vs selective, single-aisle forklift access, ideal for same-SKU operations that don't need FIFO strict rotation.

Specifications

Full technical detail.

Specification	2-Deep	4-Deep	6-Deep
Lane Configuration
Pallets deep	2-deep	4-deep	6-deep
Density vs selective	+50%	+75%	+90%
Throughput cycles	LIFO	LIFO	LIFO
Pallet Capacity
Per pallet	2,500 lb	2,500 lb	2,500 lb
Per lane (cart total)	5,000 lb	10,000 lb	15,000 lb
Rail & Frame
Rail profile	Galvanized C-channel	Galvanized C-channel	Heavy-duty C-channel
Rail slope	3°	3.5°	4°
Frame depth	Lane-depth + 12"	Lane-depth + 12"	Lane-depth + 16"
Finish & Compliance
Finish	Powder-coat	Powder-coat	Powder-coat or galvanized
CSA A344-17 aligned	✓	✓	✓
ANSI MH16.1 (RMI) certified	✓	✓	✓
Operations
Lead time	5-7 business days	10-14 business days	3-4 weeks
Install crew size	3-4	3-4	4-5
Best for	Mid-velocity SKUs	Bulk same-SKU storage	Cold storage + 3PL

Applications

Where push-back racking wins.

Same-SKU high volume

When you store many pallets of one SKU at a time. Push-back gives you 4-6 pallets in the depth of one selective bay.

Cold storage

Compresses pallet positions into less square footage — major HVAC savings. Common in -20°C freezer + 2°C cooler operations.

3PL fulfillment

When you store inventory for clients with predictable replenishment cycles. Maximizes cube without sacrificing single-aisle pick access.

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