High Density Pallet Storage Rack System Heavy Duty Warehouse Racking Equipment
- Upright Section: 80–120mm Box/Omega Profile
- Load Tier: 500 kg – 4,500 kg per beam level
- Surface: Degreasing, pickling & epoxy coating
2001
Established Year
30,000m²
Production Complex
30,000T/Mo
Fabrication Capacity
10,000+
Global Projects Delivered
Precision Engineered Systems
Certified Medium & Heavy Duty Warehouse Pallet Racking Systems
Explore our rigorously tested structural solutions manufactured under verified CE (Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159) and ISO 9001:2015 standards, catering to modern distribution centers, industrial attic spaces, and automated order fulfillment.
Pallet Racking System Warehouse Shelves Heavy Duty, Warehouse Picking Shelves Rack
- Dual functionality: Lower hand-pick & upper pallet
- Decking Options: Wire mesh, galvanized steel, chipboard
- Adjustability: 50mm / 75mm beam hole pitch
High Density Heavy Duty Steel Storage Warehouse Rack Very Narrow Aisle VNA Selective Pallet Racking
- Aisle Width: Ultra-compact 1,600mm–1,900mm
- Vertical Reach: Up to 15 meters clear height
- Guidance System: Mechanical floor rails or wire-guided
Q235 Steel Push Back Pallet Racking with Roller Track Heavy Load Pallet Rack System
- Lane Depth: 2 to 6 deep pallet nested carts
- Handling Principle: Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)
- Safety: Built-in roll back decelerators & stops
Heavy Duty Rack Industrial Mezzanine Interlocking Floor Rack Attic Racking System for Warehouse Storage
- Floor Load: 300 kg – 1,000 kg/m² uniformly distributed
- Multi-Tier: 2-tier or 3-tier catwalk integrations
- Decking: Cold rolled perforated anti-slip steel plank
Factory Price Customized Medium-Duty Rack Warehouse Steel Metal Rack Shelf
- Load Capacity: 200 kg – 800 kg per shelf tier
- Beam Cross-Section: P-type step beam or tube profile
- Customization: Specific depth, height, and RAL colors
Steel Warehouse Rack Systems Storage Steel Warehouse with Shelving Units and Steel Stairs for Warehouse
- Safety Elements: Industrial handrails, kickplates & stairs
- Structural Integrity: Cold-formed bracing struts
- Efficiency: Integrated stair towers & loading gates
200kg Storage Shelves Garage 5 Layer Long Span Rack System Shelving Medium Duty Warehouse
- Shelf Span: 1,200mm to 2,500mm clear width
- Layer Configuration: 5-layer adjustable decks
- Assembly: 100% boltless butterfly hole connection
Engineering White Paper
Medium Duty Pallet Racking: Engineering Anatomy & Compliance Standards
A comprehensive technical breakdown for intralogistics managers, structural specifiers, and global procurement officers seeking long-term operational safety, earthquake resistance, and ROI optimization.
Metallurgical Integrity: Q235B vs. Q355B
Our medium and heavy duty racking uprights and beams are cold-roll-formed from premium certified strip steel. We leverage low-carbon micro-alloyed Q235B (yield strength ≥ 235 MPa, tensile strength 375–500 MPa) for standard ambient racking and high-tensile Q355B for high-bay structural frames and sub-zero cold chain deployments. This metallurgical composition prevents embrittlement while retaining optimal ductility under dynamic cyclic forklift impact.
Beam Deflection & Safety Factors (FEM 10.2.02)
In accordance with the Federation of European Materials Handling (FEM 10.2.02) and EN 15512 specifications, our beam design adheres strictly to a vertical deflection limit of L/200 (where L is the clear span distance between upright columns). Every system includes a minimum structural safety coefficient of 1.5 against ultimate yield load, safeguarding material handling teams against catastrophic frame collapses caused by localized load redistribution.
Surface Passivation & Powder Adhesion
Corrosion mitigation begins with our automated 10-stage immersion or spray pretreatment, including high-temperature chemical degreasing, acid pickling to strip mill scales, and dynamic zinc phosphate coating. Electrostatic application of thermosetting TGIC-free epoxy-polyester powder (dry film thickness 60–90 μm) cured at 180°C–200°C ensures exceptional cross-hatch adhesion (ISO 2409 Class 0) and superior salt-spray corrosion tolerance for humid climates.
| Racking Category | Standard Load Range | Beam Section Geometry | Upright Column Dimension | Connector Pitch | Primary Application Environment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Duty Shelving | 100 – 200 kg / level | Angle Steel / Roll Step 40×25mm | 38×38mm / 50×30mm (1.0–1.2mm) | 50mm Hookless | Retail stockrooms, archival boxes, light spares |
| Medium Duty Rack (Type A) | 200 – 500 kg / level | P-shaped Step Beam 50×30×1.2mm | 55×47mm / 60×50mm (1.5mm) | 50mm Butterfly Pitch | E-commerce fulfillment, manual picking, automotive parts |
| Medium Duty Rack (Type B) | 500 – 800 kg / level | Interlocking Box Beam 60×40×1.5mm | 75×60mm / 80×60mm (1.8mm) | 50mm / 75mm Teardrop | Heavy parts cartons, chemical containers, mini-pallets |
| Heavy Duty Selective Rack | 1,000 – 4,000 kg / level | Welded Box Beam 80×50 to 140×50mm | 90×70mm / 100×70mm (2.0–2.5mm) | 75mm / 76.2mm Claws | Forklift pallets, heavy industrial tooling, raw materials |
| Rack-Supported Mezzanine | 300 – 1,000 kg / m² | C/Z Cold Form Purlins + Box Beams | Heavy Upright Columns (2.0–3.0mm) | Modular Bolt/Interlock | Multi-tier warehousing, attic assembly, picking hubs |
Strategic Market Intelligence
Future Procurement Trends & Technological Evolution (2025–2030)
Global supply chains are undergoing structural transformations. Procurement teams are moving beyond basic unit cost toward Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), automation compatibility, and circular sustainability metrics.
1. Convergence of Medium Duty Racks with AMR & AGV Robotics
Manual picking warehouses are transitioning rapidly into hybrid automated facilities. Medium duty racking profiles are being re-engineered with robotic guidance clearings, integrated optical fiducial tracking barcodes, and tighter deflection tolerances (L/300) to allow Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and robotic reach trucks to extract totes and nested cartons without mechanical jams.
2. Modular Scalability & Boltless Interlocking Systems
Tenant leases in modern 3PL distribution parks are becoming shorter, demanding racking structures that disassemble, transport, and reconfigure within 48 to 72 hours. Bolted frame uprights combined with boltless connector safety clasps and clip-in steel decking have surpassed welded structures, reducing installation labor costs by up to 40% while preserving load rating certifications.
3. Decarbonized Steel & Eco-Certified Coatings
Global Fortune 500 corporations now enforce Scope 3 carbon auditing on warehouse supply equipment. Racking manufacturers are switching to scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) low-carbon steel coils, solventless volatile-organic-compound-free (Zero-VOC) thermoset powders, and closed-loop phosphating washwater recycling systems that deliver full LEED v4.1 sustainability credits.
Enterprise Manufacturing Authority
Why Global Tier-1 Logistics Buyers Trust HEDA Shelves
Founded in 2001 in Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. controls the complete manufacturing chain in-house, ensuring verifiable structural certifications, precision profile geometry, and comprehensive turnkey project execution.
Advantage 01
20+ Years Specialized Engineering
Over two decades of dedicated R&D across high-bay racking, multi-tier mezzanines, and cold storage facilities for leading international brands.
Advantage 02
Complimentary 3D & CAD Layouts
Our senior structural team analyzes your building column layout, clear height, and forklift radii to create 2D/3D CAD plans within 24 hours.
Advantage 03
Auditable CE & ISO Quality
Certified under CE CPR (No. 2435-CPR-8605159) and ISO 9001:2015. Every batch undergoes ultrasonic weld testing and destructive deflection checks.
Advantage 04
Custom OEM/ODM Manufacturing
Full customization covering beam profiles, steel gauges, custom stamping, and private-label packaging for local dealers and contractors.
Independent Verification
Factory Certifications & Traceability
Our manufacturing standards satisfy third-party audit requirements for multinational corporations and international building code inspectors.
CE Certified Factory Production Control (FPC)
Registration No. 2435-CPR-8605159 (EN 1090-1 execution of steel structures)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
Certificate No. 18624Q00169R0M (Design, fabrication, and sales of racking)
RoHS & Heavy-Metal Free Coatings Compliance
Environmental safety certified finishes for pharmaceuticals and food storage
Zero-Defect Quality Control
10-Stage Precision Racking Manufacturing Process
Every component delivered to your project site undergoes an automated, rigorously inspected 10-step production sequence within our 30,000 m² Guangzhou facility.
01
Raw Materials
Mill-certified Q235B/Q355B coils tested for yield & thickness.
02
Precision Slitting
CNC uncoiling and high-accuracy strip dimensioning.
03
CNC Punching
Continuous pitch punch lines ensuring millimeter tolerance.
04
Cold Bending
Progressive multi-station forming to build structural rigidity.
05
Roll Forming
Automated continuous roll formers for uprights and box beams.
06
Deburring
Edge smoothing to prevent handling injuries and burr-induced rust.
07
Robotic Welding
Shielded CO₂ arc robotic welding of beam end connectors.
08
Pretreatment
Deep acid pickling & phosphating for high corrosion resistance.
09
Powder Coating
Automated electrostatic spray with 200°C polymer curing oven.
10
QC & Bundling
Dimensional inspection and sea-freight protective bundling.
Technical Knowledge Base
Medium Duty Racking Procurement & Engineering FAQ
Direct answers to technical questions frequently raised by plant directors, facility engineers, and warehouse operations specialists.
What is the engineering distinction between medium duty and heavy duty pallet racking?
The distinction lies in beam profile geometry, steel gauge, and intended handling equipment. Medium duty pallet racking is engineered for uniformly distributed loads ranging from 200 kg to 800 kg per level, primarily utilizing step beams (P-beams) or lightweight tube beams paired with steel decking, wire mesh, or particle boards for hand picking or light pallet handling. Heavy duty pallet racking utilizes heavy box beams or I-beams rated from 1,000 kg up to 4,500 kg per level, explicitly constructed for counterbalance or reach forklift operations.
What specific warehouse floor slab criteria are needed for medium duty installations?
For medium duty systems under 800 kg per level, concrete slabs typically require a minimum compressive strength of 20 to 25 MPa (C20/C25 grade) with a slab thickness of not less than 150mm. Each upright footplate is anchored using M10×80mm or M12×100mm mechanical wedge expansion anchors. If your facility possesses an unreinforced slab or asphalt substrate, our engineering department calculates custom load-spreading baseplates to distribute point pressure safely below the floor shear limit.
How does HEDA guarantee CE EN 1090-1 and CPR compliance for structural steel?
Our factory holds Factory Production Control (FPC) Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159 issued by an accredited European Notified Body under Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011. We maintain comprehensive 100% material heat traceability, certified welding personnel (ISO 9606-1), documented welding procedure specifications (WPS/WPQR), and ultrasonic non-destructive testing on critical load-bearing joints. Every export container is accompanied by a formal Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking label.
Can medium duty racking be configured into multi-tier mezzanines later?
Yes, provided the structural uprights are pre-engineered with appropriate sectional thickness (minimum 1.8mm to 2.0mm) and baseplates rated for cumulative multi-tier loads during the initial project design. HEDA's modular upright column punchings permit the seamless post-installation addition of intermediate catwalk beams, cold-rolled interlocking steel floor planks, staircase towers, and perimeter safety handrails without on-site cutting or hot welding.
How do you package components to prevent transit abrasions during ocean shipping?
Containerized long-distance freight demands specialized protection. Our upright columns and beams are banded in structural timber dunnage with high-density corrugated wrap and PE protective stretch film. Separating corner protectors shield powder-coated edges from friction wear, while small accessories (baseplates, safety drop pins, shims, and fasteners) are packaged in reinforced export wooden crates or double-walled corrugated cartons with desiccants to prevent sea-humidity rust.
What is the standard production lead time for customized project orders?
With our 30,000 metric-ton monthly capacity, standard customized orders of 1 to 3 full 40-foot high-cube containers (40HQ) are fabricated, powder-coated, inspected, and packaged within 15 to 20 working days following CAD drawing sign-off. High-volume turnkey installations exceeding 1,000 pallet positions are phased according to site handover milestones, ensuring just-in-time delivery synchronized with your facility's construction timeline.
Direct Factory Partnership
Accelerate Your Storage Capacity with a Custom Engineering Plan
Collaborate with HEDA Shelves' senior intralogistics designers today. Send your architectural floor plan, product SKU requirements, and load metrics to receive a fully validated 3D layout, structural load calculation, and transparent factory quotation.
- Zero-cost CAD & 3D rendering
- Certified EN 15512 calculation sheet
- Factory direct container pricing
- Full door-to-door CIF logistics
Required Details For Fast Quotation:
- Warehouse CAD drawing or layout dimensions (L×W×H)
- Unit load dimensions including pallet overhang (W×D×H)
- Maximum required weight capacity per pallet or shelf level
- Handling equipment specs (forklift minimum turning radius & reach)
- Target discharge seaport or project destination