--- title: "Pushback Rack in Cleveland, OH | Free Layout" url: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/pushback-rack description: "Pushback pallet racking for Cleveland warehouses trading aisles for density. Free layout comparing pushback and selective. Call (216) 434-6607." lang: en --- Image: Pushback Rack system in an industrial warehouse (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/e89f722a-943e-435b-b9e3-0f72838070a1/pushback-hero.jpg) # Pushback Rack in Cleveland, OH Pushback rack answers one specific question: what if you're losing pallet positions to aisles you don't need for every SKU? Pallets ride nested carts on inclined rails, two to six deep in a single lane, and the driver loads and unloads from one aisle only - the newest pallet in pushes the row back, gravity feeds the next one forward on the way out. It's built for medium-velocity SKUs where you're carrying several pallets of the same item at once. Compared to selective rack, you give up direct access to every pallet in exchange for real density; compared to drive-in, you keep the truck out of the structure and get a faster, gentler cycle. Where pushback loses is strict rotation - it runs LIFO by lane, not FIFO by pallet. We model pushback next to a selective layout of the same footprint so the position gain and the price per pallet are both on paper before you commit. (216) 434-6607 ## Why Cleveland Warehouses Work With Us Older industrial floors need storage plans that account for columns, changing ceiling heights and receiving space. For a Cleveland project near Collinwood and the Cuyahoga Valley, that means checking the actual floor plan before treating an open rectangle as available storage. We review pallet bottom boards, overhang, load weight range, SKU depth and required pick faces, along with columns, dock approaches and the space production needs to keep working. The industrial activity around Port of Cleveland and I-90/I-77 gives your project a practical setting, not a reason to assume every building behaves alike. Where reserve steel pallets scattered across narrow rows, we compare pushback rack against another suitable arrangement. The drawing should show the operational tradeoff as well as the additional storage, so the decision reflects your Cleveland inventory rather than a catalog claim. As a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., we connect your storage requirements with design, quoting and installation planning. You receive an itemized scope, a drawing to review and a contact for revisions. Delivery access, work zones and approval responsibilities are discussed before the schedule is agreed. ## How Pushback Rack Works 1 ### Loading from the aisle The driver sets the first pallet on the front cart. Each pallet added after that pushes the cart train deeper into the lane, so one aisle handles the whole depth. 2 ### Carts nested on rails Steel carts with nylon or steel wheels ride inclined rails, each nesting under the one ahead of it - that nesting is what makes multi-deep storage possible from a single face. 3 ### Retrieval by gravity Pull the front pallet and the next cart rolls forward on the incline to the pick face. No driving into the lane, no repositioning pallets by hand. 4 ### Last in, first out Each lane runs LIFO. That suits fast-turning product and any operation managing rotation by lane rather than by individual pallet date. Image: High-density pushback rack lanes loaded with pallets (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/680ce11f-2126-4b0d-a82d-86b6cdbddea8/pushback-2.jpg) Image: Pushback pallet racking showing cart rails and load beams (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/7d3b24e0-1b4e-4b70-b79d-238cd8472296/pushback-3.jpg) ## Where It Fits Best Two to six pallets of the same SKU stacked in one lane Cold storage or leased space where rent per square foot is steep Operations trimming aisle count to add positions Beverage, packaging, and consumer goods runs Buildings with clear height to spare but limited floor ## What We Need to Design It - How many pallets of the same SKU do you typically hold at once? - What's the pallet footprint, and is there overhang? - What's the heaviest pallet going into a lane? - What's the clear ceiling height or your forklift's max lift height? - How wide are the aisles you're working with today? ## What a Project Includes A pushback rack project in Cleveland begins with measurements and inventory information. We collect pallet bottom boards, overhang, load weight range, SKU depth and required pick faces. We also review usable clear height, columns and receiving access near Port of Cleveland and I-90/I-77. Those inputs determine which configuration can be supported and operated safely; a nominal position count alone is not enough to order the system. Our design team prepares a CAD layout showing row or lane locations, usable storage, handling aisles and the required elevations. The quote identifies frames, beams, inclined rails, nested carts, stops and aisle protection. When another rack type is a sensible alternative, we compare it on the same floor plan so you can weigh access, rotation and storage capacity against the actual cost. Accessories and installation responsibilities are stated rather than left to be decided after delivery. Before the order is released, we confirm the drawing, load information, manufacturer requirements and the agreed installation scope. The delivery and installation plan reserves receiving space and isolated work areas. A phased schedule can be considered, but available inventory space and safe separation determine whether it is practical for your operation. The installation review covers cart travel and controlled pallet retrieval with representative loads. Your team receives capacity information for the finished configuration and a drawing to use when discussing future changes. If reserve steel pallets scattered across narrow rows changes as inventory grows, we can revisit the layout rather than assuming the original arrangement remains appropriate. 1 Phone consultation 2 CAD layout 3 Itemized quote 4 Delivery & installation ## Recent Installations A sample of racking projects completed across the region. Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/9e6d591a-1b42-4328-8d0c-3ff129072082/project-orange-blue-rack.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/e271d582-2fce-4cff-97da-462ddab27097/project-blue-tall-rack.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/ec5ca081-4183-457a-914c-fb74a5815fa2/project-dc-aisle.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/9bee7a3e-6b3b-4d2b-8863-c37f0e1dd966/project-distribution-center.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/880d5178-c293-49a2-82ae-3365f0c1628c/project-drive-in.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/91e4b43a-9eb0-4105-9d30-657028a00c91/project-loaded-aisle.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/e1312ce4-7800-4267-82fd-dd273b917f2a/project-igt-install.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/259a43d6-5be8-4f8e-920d-5c0dcdcf44a4/project-wire-deck.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/aa0a820f-d334-4983-9a3f-a2435e8bb4aa/project-shelving-bays.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation (https://clevelandpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/b572c5bc-8d66-4163-afa0-d13a2eb10eef/project-green-orange-rack.jpg) View More Projects: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/projects ## Get a Pushback Rack Quote Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (216) 434-6607. ### What's Included: - Free warehouse consultation - CAD layout drawings - Itemized project quote - Rack type recommendations - Installation timeline ## Pushback Rack Questions We Hear Most ### How much weight can pallet rack hold in Cleveland? ### How many pallet positions fit in my warehouse? ### What aisle width do I need? ### How much does pallet rack cost? ### Do you install pallet rack? ## Pushback Rack by Service Area Delivery and installation across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Cleveland: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/cleveland/pushback-rack Akron: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/akron/pushback-rack Canton: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/canton/pushback-rack Lorain: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/lorain/pushback-rack Elyria: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/elyria/pushback-rack Mentor: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/mentor/pushback-rack Parma: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/parma/pushback-rack Strongsville: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/strongsville/pushback-rack Solon: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/solon/pushback-rack Twinsburg: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/twinsburg/pushback-rack Macedonia: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/macedonia/pushback-rack Streetsboro: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/streetsboro/pushback-rack Aurora: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/aurora/pushback-rack Bedford Heights: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/bedford-heights/pushback-rack Eastlake: https://clevelandpalletrack.com/service-area/eastlake/pushback-rack ## Other Rack Systems We Supply ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/pallet-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack No aisles. The forklift enters the structure, and the floor holds more pallets per square foot than any other system. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/products/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Teardown, identify, transfer and reinstall your storage systems with a plan for the new building. https://clevelandpalletrack.com/warehouse-relocation ## Where We Work Located in Cleveland, we serve the entire Northeast Ohio with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Cleveland Pallet Rack #### Address 11811 Shaker Blvd. Ste 204 #1118 Cleveland, OH 44120 #### Phone (216) 434-6607 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Ready to Price Pushback Rack? 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