Automated Shuttle Racking
Push-Back Racking
Carts on sloped rails, 2–5 deep
Pallets sit on nested carts on slightly sloped rails. Each new pallet pushes the others back; when one is removed, the rest roll forward.
Racking partner: Rebel Rack
Benefits
Why it works
No extra aisles
Loaded and picked from a single aisle.
Trucks stay out
Forklifts never drive into the rack.
Cold-ready
Recommended for low temperatures; carts rated from −22 °F.
Each level independent
One SKU per lane per level.
Options
Push-Back Racking
Cart systems
2 to 4 pallets deep on nested carts.
Roller systems
Rollers replace carts beyond 4 pallets deep.
Heights
Frames up to 40 ft.
Capacity
Up to 3,000 lb per cart (Steel King SK3600).
At a glance
Push-Back Racking
| Depth | 2 to 5 pallets per level |
|---|---|
| Rotation | LIFO |
| Frame height | Up to 40 ft |
| Cart capacity | Up to 3,000 lb (Steel King) |
| Temperature | Carts work from −22 °F to 104 °F (Interlake Mecalux) |
| Best for | Medium-turnover palletized goods |
Typical figures published by Interlake Mecalux, Steel King, Frazier, and Westfalia. Your system is specified for your loads and building.
Integration & services
Push-Back Racking
- Pallet stops and entry guides
- Upright protection
- Inspection of carts and rails by Rebel Rack
Related
Automated Shuttle Racking
- Selective Pallet Racking: Direct access to every pallet
- Drive-In & Drive-Through Racking: Deep lanes, forklift enters
- Pallet Flow Racking: Gravity-fed FIFO lanes
- Cantilever Racking: Arms for long and bulky loads
- Pallet Shuttle Systems: Semi-automated deep-lane storage
- Automated Pallet AS/RS: Stacker cranes, fully automated
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Get more from your building
Send us your pallet profile and building drawings, and we’ll propose the storage mix that fits.