Push Back Rack Systems in Des Moines

A push back rack system is a high-density pallet storage solution that uses inclined rails and rolling carriages. When a new pallet is loaded, existing pallets move backward within the lane. As space becomes available, stored pallets advance toward the aisle. This design reduces aisle requirements while preserving access to multiple pallet positions and supporting organized LIFO inventory management.

Push back racking stores pallets multiple deep in each lane, allowing a facility to use more available floor and vertical space for pallet storage. Because the system can reduce the number of aisles needed compared with some direct-access layouts, it may increase storage density while keeping loading and retrieval practical for the operation.

Push back racking is generally designed for LIFO, or Last In, First Out, inventory management. The most recently loaded pallet remains closest to the aisle, while earlier pallets sit farther back in the lane. Operations requiring strict FIFO rotation may be better suited to pallet-flow dynamic racking or another system selected through a storage and material-flow assessment.

Push back racking is suited to distribution centers, cold storage facilities, manufacturing operations, e-commerce warehouses, and heavy-load environments identified in RackUSA’s service information. It is especially useful where palletized goods need higher-density storage and the operation can organize inventory by product or batch for LIFO retrieval.

Yes. RackUSA provides custom engineering for storage systems and can support facility layouts, structural load analysis, seismic analysis, PE-stamped drawings, concrete testing, fire-safety reporting, and permitting assistance. The appropriate configuration depends on the building, pallet requirements, forklift operation, inventory flow, and available space.

RackUSA offers turnkey installation and implementation services for racks, guard rails, labeling, and custom storage systems. Installation planning can be coordinated with the engineered layout so the completed system supports intended pallet movement, aisle access, and warehouse organization.

RackUSA provides ongoing maintenance programs that can include safety audits, rack repair, relocation, and teardown. The company also supports training and OSHA compliance education. Regular review of rack condition, load information, impact damage, and operating practices can help identify issues before they affect warehouse safety or productivity.

Start by reviewing inventory rotation, pallet dimensions and weights, required storage density, forklift access, building conditions, and whether LIFO handling is appropriate. RackUSA can evaluate these considerations through engineering and storage-system planning, then compare push back racking with alternatives such as selective, drive-in, pallet-flow, or pallet-shuttle systems.