Pushback Rack in Wilmington, NC
Pushback rack puts multiple pallets of one SKU behind a single aisle position. Food and beverage distributors and 3PL operations planning space along US-421 North, at Wilmington Trade Center or in Blue Clay Business Park can compare two-to-six-deep lanes against their inventory turns.
Pushback pallet racking loads and unloads from the same face, with the last pallet loaded leaving first. Wilmington's strong cooler and freezer demand makes this density useful where refrigerated space is expensive, including layouts serving Castle Hayne and Wrightsboro. It suits inventory that can follow last-in, first-out movement within each lane.
Pushback Pallet Racking for Food and Beverage Loads
Count pallets per SKU through a normal receiving and shipping cycle before choosing depth. A lane that rarely empties can leave older stock behind newer receipts; a shallow lane may suit frequent changeovers better.
For a 3PL, compare the steady-volume accounts with accounts that change their product mix. Assign pushback lanes to repeat loads rather than assuming every SKU belongs in deep storage.
Specifying a Push Back Racking System
Cart and rail loading
Use the heaviest pallet and the combined loaded-lane weight to select carts, rails and supporting beams. Check pallet contact with the cart before selecting components.
Depth and rotation
Choose two to six pallets deep from inventory counts and turns. Keep one SKU per lane and establish a lane-emptying routine.
Temperature and reach
State cooler or freezer operating temperature, loaded pallet height and forklift reach. Include cart and rail height when drawing level spacing.
Push Back Rack Layout and Crew Scheduling
The CAD drawing shows working aisles, lane depths and pallet positions. We check the forklift's loaded reach rather than using clear height alone to decide the highest level.
Installation uses experienced installation crews we schedule and manage. We coordinate access to refrigerated areas and plan delivery and crew dates with June–November hurricane-season disruptions in mind.
Compare Pushback Lane Depths
Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (910) 597-4473.
What's Included:
- Free warehouse consultation
- CAD layout drawings
- Itemized project quote
- Rack type recommendations
- Installation timeline
Pushback Rack Planning Questions
Where We Install Pushback Rack
Delivery and installation across the Cape Fear region and the I-40 and I-95 corridors.
Other Rack Systems We Supply
Pallet Rack
Direct access to each pallet, with beam levels matched to your loads and lift truck.
Pallet Flow Rack
Gravity-fed pallet lanes with separate loading and retrieval faces for FIFO rotation.
Drive-In Rack
Bulk pallet storage on continuous rails, with lanes dimensioned to the forklift.
Cantilever Rack
Open-front arms support lumber, pipe and long building-material bundles.
Carton Flow Rack
Cases advance to a fixed pick face while replenishment loads from the rear.
Where We Work
Located in Wilmington, we serve the entire Cape Fear region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Wilmington Pallet Rack
Address
1608 Queen St
Unit F
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910) 597-4473Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Put Your SKU Counts into a Pushback Layout
Call (910) 597-4473 or request a quote and we will start a layout.