Engineered to store pallet loads on both sides of an aisle, industrial pushback rack delivers cubic densities that are approximately 25% to 65% greater than selective racking. The systems incorporate a series of nested carts that roll along inclined steel rails. Typically there are two to six pallets per storage lane. Pallets are set on each cart, one after the other, with the new pallet pushing back the load placed before it. Each lane is loaded from front to back, creating last-in/first-out (LIFO) access.

In addition to publishing the American National Standards ANSI MH16.1 for Industrial Pallet Rack — which details rack design, engineering, construction, and ownership requirements — the members of RMI have assembled a list of pushback rack owner “Dos and Don’ts.” Following these recommendations will enhance both the integrity and reliability of the system, while reducing the risk of injury for workers as they perform their tasks in and around the racking.

Pushback Rack Dos…

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Get More Guidance on Rack Safety

Purchase RMI’s publications “Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks” and “Guideline for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Rack.”