Pushback Rack in Atlanta, GA
Pushback rack is worth examining when an Atlanta consumer-goods or 3PL warehouse holds several pallets of each item but cannot surrender more floor space to aisles. Pallets sit on nested carts in inclined lanes. Loading pushes earlier pallets back; retrieval brings the next pallet forward. Each lane normally operates last-in, first-out, so stock rotation must suit that arrangement.
Retail replenishment around College Park, Fairburn and Union City connects with I-85 South, I-285 and intermodal freight. Port of Savannah container arrivals can bring uneven replenishment batches and mixed pallets. Lane depth should follow the stock you actually hold between receipts, not the largest shipment you might receive once.
Confirm the Pallet and Truck Before Choosing Depth
Pushback is a moving system, not merely selective rack with extra space behind it. Pallet construction, underside contact, loaded dimensions and weight range must work with the chosen carts. A damaged or unsuitable pallet can interfere with movement. We ask for representative load information before recommending a lane arrangement.
Beam capacity must be evaluated for the specified system and loads. The supporting frames, cart equipment and beam elevations also need to match the proposed configuration. For varied consumer goods, the heaviest pallet and the lightest working load both matter; a single average weight leaves important questions unanswered.
The forklift must reach the loading face at every working level and handle the required placement movements. We allow for aisle widths and load overhang in the drawing. Increasing lane depth will not solve a truck-access problem at the front of the rack.
Where Multi-Deep Storage Fits South Fulton
The Airport / South Fulton submarket serves regional distribution through Hartsfield-Jackson air cargo and the Fairburn intermodal area. Retail and consumer-goods operations with repeated pallets of a SKU can use pushback to reduce the number of storage aisles while keeping separate lanes for different products.
Newer South Fulton and Coweta buildings may have 32–40 ft clear space, while older inner-perimeter warehouses offer less height. Usable storage levels still depend on pallet height, forklift reach and overhead requirements. We compare lane occupancy as well as total positions, because partially filled deep lanes can leave space that another item cannot use.
Hot, humid warehouse conditions affect installation staging even though the rack's selection starts with inventory movement. We agree where carts and frames can be unloaded, which receiving areas remain active and how crews can work around summer heat. Delivery readiness and installation availability are confirmed for the selected equipment.
Reconfiguration and Lane Access Are Part of the Scope
An existing selective row should not be assumed capable of accepting pushback equipment. We examine component identity, connection details and configuration loads, then distinguish retained material from the required system components. The revised drawing shows lane depth, loading-face access and the space needed to place the heaviest pallet. We also check whether nearby staging will obstruct retrieval when several lanes are being replenished during the same shift.
Get a Pushback Rack Quote
Send pallet weights, inventory depth by item and your truck details for a pushback comparison. Discuss the lane plan by calling (404) 724-5043.
Atlanta Warehouse Racking4485 Fulton Industrial Blvd.
Ste A #279
Atlanta, GA 30336
What's Included:
- Free warehouse consultation
- CAD layout drawings
- Itemized project quote
- Rack type recommendations
- Installation timeline
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Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out.
Drive-In Rack
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Cantilever Rack
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Carton Flow Rack
Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases.
Warehouse Relocation
Tear down, label, move and reinstall warehouse storage around a plan for the next building.
Where We Work
Located in Atlanta, we serve the entire greater Atlanta region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Atlanta Warehouse Racking
Address
4485 Fulton Industrial Blvd.
Ste A #279
Atlanta, GA 30336
Phone
(404) 724-5043Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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