Industrial Storage Systems & Sheet Metal Enclosures
Certified high-integrity shelving, selective pallet configurations, automated AS/RS tote interfaces, and custom sheet metal solutions designed for logistics operators, e-commerce hubs, and global industrial distributors.
2001
Year Established
30,000 m²
Production Facility
30,000 t
Monthly Output
10,000+
Global Projects
CE & ISO
Certified Standards
Medium Duty Racking Systems: Architecture & Structural Sizing
Medium-duty racking (commonly recognized as Industrial Longspan Shelving) bridges the critical mechanical gap between light slotted angle shelving and heavy structural pallet racking. Operating primarily within the 200 kg to 800 kg per shelf level capacity threshold, these systems represent the functional spine of manual fulfillment centers, semi-automated logistics nodes, and assembly-line parts buffers.
Medium Duty Shelving Type A (Omega Uprights)
Engineered for high modularity without requiring bolt fastenings. Uprights feature an Omega-shaped cross-section roll-formed from cold rolled steel, punched with butterfly or teardrop pitch slots at 50mm increments. Cross beams clip securely into columns via triple-claw brackets, locked with zinc-plated safety pins to prevent accidental dislodgement during rapid manual loading.
- Load Capacity: 200 kg to 400 kg Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL) per level
- Decking Options: Galvanized drop-in steel panels, high-density particle board, or wire mesh
- Target Environments: Retail back-of-store, automotive aftermarket spares, pharmaceutical bins
Medium Duty Shelving Type B (Step Beam Heavy Duty Longspan)
Built for structural rigidity and wide-bay hand picking. Upright columns feature 55x47mm or 60x50mm structural profiles interconnected by welded or bolted diagonal and horizontal bracings. Step beams allow recessed flush fitting of drop-in steel shelf plates or wire decks, protecting outer edges from impact and ensuring unhindered hand access.
- Load Capacity: 400 kg to 800 kg UDL per tier across clear spans up to 2500mm
- Structural Locking: P-type step beams with captive safety cotter pins
- Target Environments: E-commerce bulk case picking, hardware distribution, third-party logistics
Multi-Tier Shelving Supported Mezzanine Platforms
Maximizing clear vertical air space by utilizing high-capacity medium-duty uprights as structural support columns for multi-tier cat-walk platforms. Eliminates the need for separate structural steel beams while tripling usable inventory surface areas without building alterations or real estate acquisition.
- Integration: Integrated staircases, pallet drop safety gates, and overhead LED conduits
- Floor Surface: Cold-rolled punched steel decking, acoustic plywood, or galvanized grating
- Target Environments: Apparel distribution hubs, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) order consolidation
| Structural Parameter | Type A Light-Medium System | Type B Heavy Longspan System | Shelving Mezzanine Multi-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Tier Capacity (UDL) | 150 kg – 350 kg / Tier | 400 kg – 800 kg / Tier | 300 kg – 1000 kg / m² Floor Deck |
| Standard Clear Span (L) | 1200mm, 1500mm, 1800mm | 1800mm, 2000mm, 2300mm, 2500mm | Configurable bay modular increments |
| Upright Column Profile | 50 x 37 x 1.2 – 1.5mm Omega section | 55 x 47 x 1.5 – 1.8mm C-Profile | 60 x 50 to 90 x 70 Heavy Structural Column |
| Upright Pitch Adjustment | 50mm butterfly pitch | 50mm or 75mm teardrop/diamond pitch | Fixed intermediate walk-tier elevation |
| Surface Pre-Treatment | Pickling & Phosphating (GB/T 6807) | 10-Stage Chemical Immersion Rinse | Hot-Dip Galvanized / Electrostatic Powder |
| Coating Thickness | 60–80 μm Thermoset Epoxy Polyester | 65–90 μm Industrial Architectural Grade | 80–120 μm High Abrasion Industrial Grade |
Future Sourcing Trends for Industrial Racking Systems
Global warehouse operators, third-party logistics firms, and enterprise distributors are experiencing structural shifts in how storage assets are procured, specified, and deployed.
Nearshore & Factory-Direct Procurement
Supply chain security mandates removing multi-tiered agent markups. Global sourcing directors are migrating toward verified Original Equipment Manufacturers capable of providing in-house cold roll-forming, fully certified robotic laser processing, and direct container stuffing from port terminals. Direct mill traceability and raw coil certifications (EN 10204 3.1) are standard prerequisites.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Prioritization
Rather than evaluating upfront steel ton pricing alone, enterprise buyers examine deflection under sustained load (deflection limits L/200 according to FEM 10.2.02 codes), coating degradation in humid or coastal microclimates, and floor layout elasticity. Choosing certified Q235B high-tensile cold-rolled steel prevents column creep and beam fatigue under cyclical hand-loading regimes.
BIM Integration & Digital Engineering
Procurement teams demand accurate structural models prior to tooling release. The integration of 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM), parametric Revit families, and finite element structural deflection analysis ensures racks coordinate seamlessly with overhead fire suppression, HVAC trunking, and autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) navigational corridors.
Product Engineering & Architectural Innovations
How cutting-edge roll-forming technology, materials science, and warehouse automation are transforming medium-duty storage hardware into high-efficiency logistics nodes.
Hybrid Automation: AMR & Goods-to-Person Synergy
Modern medium-duty shelving no longer serves purely static picking. Systems are designed with reinforced lower tiers, specialized floor datum guides, and robotic picking clearances that enable Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to traverse pick tunnels. Racks function as stable interface substructures for pick-to-light (PTL) sensor bars and overhead RFID scanners.
Tropical Anti-Corrosion Finishing Formulations
To combat premature surface oxidation in tropical and coastal environments (such as Southeast Asian and equatorial distribution hubs), modern racking components undergo 10-stage immersion pre-treatment featuring hot acid pickling and dense zinc phosphating. Electrostatic dry powder coating layers cure at 200°C to achieve salt spray resistance exceeding 500 hours (ASTM B117 standards).
High-Strength Cold-Formed Steel Weight Optimization
Leveraging high-tensile structural cold-rolled coil stock allows manufacturers to produce thinner-gauge upright profiles with higher moment-of-inertia ratings. Advanced cross-sectional geometries with multi-ribbed returns provide higher torsional stiffness and buckling resistance while reducing tare deadweight, lowering sea freight shipping costs per pallet position.
Enterprise Production Infrastructure & Technical Capabilities
Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. delivers high-precision OEM and ODM warehouse racking solutions, operating advanced production facilities trusted by distributors and logistics operators across 120+ countries.
Scalable 30,000 m² Production Facility
Operating dedicated production lines equipped with automated continuous cold roll-forming lines, automated punching centers, 10,000-watt fiber laser sheet cutters, robotic welding cells, and continuous electrostatic powder coating tunnels. We achieve an output capacity of 30,000 tons per month, ensuring rapid fulfillment of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Full OEM & ODM Customization
Our engineering division develops custom tooling, custom steel gauges, specialized upright hole pitch patterns (diamond, teardrop, keyhole, hexagonal), customized beam connector lugs, branded embossed endcaps, and custom RAL color finishes. Tailored design packages meet exact market specifications across Europe, the Americas, and ASEAN territories.
Rigorous Quality Assurance & Certification
All load-bearing systems are designed and verified in accordance with FEM 10.2.02, EN 15512, and ANSI MH16.1 specifications. Heda Shelves holds official CE Certification (Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159), ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Accreditation (No. 18624Q00169R0M), and RoHS chemical safety compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sourcing & Engineering
Direct technical answers addressing structural calculation, international shipping logistics, seismic engineering, and customized manufacturing services.
What parameters are essential to engineer an accurate medium-duty racking layout?
To provide a zero-cost CAD layout and load calculation, our engineers require your building dimensions (length, width, clear height beneath ceiling beams), column grids, floor slab concrete grade/thickness, unit dimensions per SKU (width, depth, height), total gross weight per storage tier, and your preferred picking method (manual order picking, push carts, or narrow-aisle order pickers).
How does the factory prevent corrosion in high-humidity or tropical environments?
Our surface protection includes an industrial 10-stage pre-treatment featuring chemical degreasing, hot acid pickling to eliminate scale, and crystalline zinc phosphating. Uprights and beams are coated with high-adhesion electrostatic thermosetting epoxy-polyester powder (60–90 μm) baked at 200°C. For coastal, outdoor, or cold chain condensation zones, hot-dip galvanized steel finishes can be specified.
Can the racking structures be designed to meet local seismic loading codes?
Yes. For seismically active regions (such as the Philippines, Indonesia, New Zealand, or western South America), our structural engineering division incorporates seismic coefficients (peak ground acceleration parameters) into structural calculation models. We configure reinforced box-foot baseplates, increased steel column gauges, heavy-gauge diagonal frame bracings, and seismic floor anchors.
What are the standard international sea freight lead times and shipping packaging practices?
Production cycles for custom FCL (Full Container Load) orders range between 15 and 25 days depending on project tonnage. Uprights and beams are steel-strapped into rigid bundles with protective edge board buffers, air-cushioned bubble wraps, and moisture-barrier film. Port-to-port sea transit from Guangzhou/Nansha ranges from 3–8 days across ASEAN hubs to 20–35 days for European and North American destinations.
Do you provide OEM fabrication for foreign racking brands and distributors?
Yes. A substantial portion of our monthly production is dedicated to OEM and ODM manufacturing for racking distributors, system integrators, and storage contractors worldwide. We support custom roll-forming tooling, proprietary beam connectors, customized punched pitch designs, buyer-specific color matching (RAL standard), and neutral or private-label packaging.
What on-site or remote installation support does HEDA Shelves supply?
Every delivered shipment is accompanied by detailed structural component assembly drawings, exploded-view diagrams, part-numbered piece lists, and step-by-step video tutorials. For multi-tier mezzanine developments or complex industrial projects, our engineering department provides remote video engineering support or can dispatch certified on-site installation supervisors to coordinate local work crews.
Ready to Engineer Your Optimized Warehouse Storage Facility?
Submit your architectural drawings, load criteria, and project specifications. Our structural engineering department will prepare a comprehensive CAD layout proposal, 3D render, and factory-direct quotation within 24 hours.