Engineered with premier grade Q235B cold-rolled steel, high-accuracy multi-point interlocking upright profiles, and micro-tolerance robotic seam welding. Browse our benchmark industrial storage and picking solutions.
Heavy-duty gravity roller tracks designed for rapid carton retrieval, dynamic SKU rotation, and high-density e-commerce picking lines.
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High-yield beam sections and rigid baseplate anchoring supporting up to 4,000kg per level for heavy industrial palletization.
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Reinforced galvanized wire mesh shelves offering overhead sprinkler compliance, debris prevention, and structural redundancy.
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Precision perforated steel fabrication with corrosion-resistant electrostatic coating for personnel amenities and bulk facility supply.
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Heavy-duty cold-formed tubular framework with precision telescopic height travel for QC testing, repair benches, and packing lines.
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Engineered upright towers up to 15m with floor guidance rails, maximizing cubic volume utilization by minimizing aisle space down to 1.6m.
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Complete structural steel engineering for distribution facilities, raw material workshops, and self-supporting rack-clad structures.
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Integrated semi-automated radio shuttle carts running on heavy-duty cold-formed guide channels, optimizing cold room and bulk deep storage.
Configure SpecMedium duty racking systems (commonly designated as industrial longspan shelving or wide-span storage) serve as the fundamental backbone for non-palletized inventory, carton picking, fulfillment staging, and sub-assembly kitting. Unlike generic commercial shelving, an industrial-grade custom OEM medium-duty system bridges the critical operational delta between lightweight boltless utility shelving (under 150 kg/shelf) and heavy-duty structural pallet racks (exceeding 1,000 kg/level).
At HEDA Shelves, structural calculations are executed in strict alignment with international intralogistics standards, including EN 15512 (Steel Static Storage Systems), FEM 10.2.02, and RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) guidelines. Every profile is cold-rolled using certified prime structural carbon steel grades (primarily Q235B and Q355B, equivalent to ASTM A36 and S235JR). These materials guarantee predictable yield point elongation (≥26%) and tensile strength thresholds between 370 and 500 MPa, preventing catastrophic buckling under asymmetric or cyclic static point loading.
Core Engineering Principle: Deflection limits for medium-duty horizontal beams are calculated at L/200 to L/250 under Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) conditions, preserving shelf geometry, preventing frame twist, and protecting manual order selectors from seismic or load-shift hazard.
| Technical Parameter | Standard Medium Duty (Type A) | Heavy-Medium Longspan (Type B) | OEM Custom Engineering Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Load Capacity (UDL) | 200 kg – 350 kg / Tier | 400 kg – 800 kg / Tier | 150 kg – 1,200 kg / Tier (Reinforced) |
| Upright Column Profile | 55mm × 47mm × 1.5mm (Cold-rolled) | 60mm × 50mm × 1.8mm / 2.0mm | 50mm – 90mm custom punched web |
| Pitch Increment | 50mm Adjustable Center-to-Center | 50mm / 75mm Pitch Pitch | 25mm, 50mm, 75mm, or teardrop pattern |
| Beam Geometry | P-Type Step Beam (50 × 30 × 1.2mm) | P-Beam / Box Beam (60 × 40 × 1.5mm) | Step beams, Tube beams, C-channel |
| Decking Surface Types | Cold-rolled SPCC steel sheet (0.6–0.8mm) | Solid steel plate / 50×50 wire mesh | Marine plywood, Melamine, Galvanized mesh |
| Surface Pre-Treatment | 5-Stage Acid Pickling + Phosphating | Immersion zinc-phosphate conversion | Hot-dip galvanizing for coastal/cold rooms |
| Coating Thickness | 60 – 80 μm Electrostatic Powder | 70 – 90 μm High-Durability Polyester | Anti-static ESD coating / Food contact compliant |
The mechanical connectivity between the vertical upright frame and the horizontal shelf support is mediated via precision stamped multi-claw connector clips. Rather than relying on friction or single-axis bolts, our connectors leverage a self-locking taper lock mechanism. As downward vertical load increases, the wedge angle naturally pulls the beam clip deeper into the column punch profile, significantly enhancing transverse torsional rigidity and neutralizing side-sway without requiring external cross-bracing in standard heights up to 3.5 meters.
Analyzing macroeconomic shifts, robotic automation integration, and sustainable supply chains dictating global warehouse procurement.
Procurement teams are shifting away from static shelving towards modular medium-duty bays designed specifically to dock with shelf-lifting AMRs and Goods-to-Person (G2P) mobile robots. This requires exact base clearances, magnetic strip channels, and strict dimensional tolerances (±0.5mm) across mass installations.
Urban warehousing land scarcity in Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America is fueling demand for medium-duty systems capable of supporting multi-tier catwalks (2 to 4 levels). By carrying walkway grid decking directly on reinforced shelving uprights, operations double cubic storage density without building structural floor slabs.
Global Fortune 500 procurement directives mandate Scope 3 supply chain decarbonization. HEDA Shelves utilizes scrap-recycled electric arc furnace (EAF) strip coil and TGIC-free thermosetting powder coatings with near-zero VOC emissions, supporting BREEAM and LEED certified logistics construction worldwide.
Omnichannel distribution centers are adopting hybrid configurations where medium duty bays integrate gravity roller beds at lower levels for picking and flat laminate shelves above for buffer storage, optimizing ergonomic reach while cutting order cycle times by over 40%.
Procurement contracts across high-humidity tropical zones (such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) require multi-stage immersion phosphating and salt spray chamber resistance exceeding 500 hours (ASTM B117) to prevent sub-film rusting in unconditioned storage facilities.
Global importers are bypassing intermediary trading desks in favor of direct Chinese Tier-1 manufacturing partnerships. Modern nesting profiles, bundle strapping, and nested step beam fabrication enable up to 24 metric tons of usable racking per 40HQ container, lowering per-bay ocean freight overhead.
Every batch of uprights, step beams, and laminate decking undergoes automated roll-forming and robotic powder processing inside our 30,000 square meter Guangzhou facility.
Founded in 2001 in Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has spent over two decades engineering, fabricating, and delivering turnkey warehousing systems across 120+ countries.
Our in-house project engineering team produces comprehensive AutoCAD shop drawings, warehouse flow simulation, and 3D realistic rendering proposals free of charge within 24–48 hours of project briefing.
Fully certified under CE Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159, ISO 9001:2015 No. 18624Q00169R0M, and RoHS directives, satisfying strict municipal fire and structural building inspections worldwide.
Situated in Guangzhou adjacent to Nansha and Shenzhen container terminals, our shipments reach Southeast Asian hub ports (Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Singapore, Port Klang) in 2–8 days, with direct liner routes to Europe and the Americas.
From customized color matching (standard RAL spectrum), private branding stamping, to tailored carton packaging for distributors and overseas engineering contractors, we protect your private label integrity.
Straightforward, engineering-backed answers addressing structural calculations, installation methodologies, corrosion resistance, and shipping economics.
The distinction centers on load-bearing mechanics, upright column gauge, and handling interfaces. Light-duty slotted angle shelving handles 50–150 kg per shelf tier, utilizing single-piece corner gusset plates for light archival or retail stock. Medium-duty longspan shelving spans 200–800 kg per level, utilizing cold-formed omega upright posts (typically 55×47mm or 60×50mm) and interlocking step beams intended for manual carton hand-loading. Heavy-duty pallet racking starts at 1,000 kg and reaches over 4,000 kg per level, designed with larger upright profiles (80mm to 120mm web) specifically engineered for forklift mast interaction and heavy timber or steel pallet storage.
Yes. Structural engineering for seismic regions is calculated using local ground acceleration factors ($S_s$ and $S_1$ response spectra). We reinforce the base upright frames with widened, high-ductility footplates (minimum 6mm to 8mm thickness), increase concrete anchor bolt embedment depth (using heavy chemical or M10/M12 wedge anchors), and integrate horizontal and diagonal back-frame bracing trusses to absorb cyclic kinetic energy without shear failure.
Selection depends on fire codes and ambient environmental factors. Cold-rolled SPCC steel laminates with bottom stiffener ribs provide a smooth, ultra-durable, wash-down compatible surface ideal for automotive parts and high-cleanliness electronics warehouses. Galvanized wire mesh decking is mandatory in facilities requiring compliance with NFPA overhead fire sprinkler water penetration regulations and cold-storage airflow circulation. Wood/particle board is cost-effective for dry, temperate storage but is vulnerable to warping and mold in tropical Southeast Asian relative humidity (>80%).
Every component undergoes a 5-stage automated surface conversion process prior to powder application: high-temperature alkali degreasing, acid pickling to strip mill scale, clean water neutralization, and microscopic iron/zinc phosphating. This chemically bonds a corrosion-inhibiting crystalline layer to the steel substrate. Finally, our electrostatic robotic paint line applies premium thermoset polyester powder baked at 180°C–200°C, achieving 60–80 μm film thickness and over 500 hours of continuous neutral salt spray resistance (ASTM B117).
To provide an accurate engineering proposal, we require: (1) Warehouse building CAD drawings showing clear ceiling height, pillar centers, and obstacle locations (sprinklers, lights, roller doors); (2) Dimensions (L×W×H) and gross weights of your storage bins, cartons, or pallets; (3) Operational method (manual picker access, rolling ladders, or vertical order picker trucks); and (4) Desired target storage capacity and throughput turnover velocity.
Upright columns and horizontal step beams are bundled using high-tensile PET strapping with thick corrugated edge protectors and wrapped in multi-layer stretch film. Steel laminate shelves are stacked on heavy-duty wooden skids with honeycomb board interlays to prevent corner denting. Small hardware (safety locking pins, footplates, expansion bolts) is packaged into labeled wooden crates. All container loading patterns are pre-modeled in 3D to balance weight distribution and protect components against container sweat and sea transit motion.
Connect directly with HEDA Shelves’ project engineering team in Guangzhou. We review your architectural drawings, calculate beam load deflections, and produce complete AutoCAD layouts and 3D renderings free of charge.