SHUNLI SL-AS004 Heavy Duty Automated AS&RS Pallet Stacking Rack
Automated high-bay alloy steel storage rack engineered with 500kg-1500kg pallet capacity. Seamless WMS/WCS integration for high-throughput automated logistics.
Engineered Storage Portfolio
Featured Industrial Racking & Warehouse Automation Systems
Precision roll-formed, cold-formed steel solutions certified for logistics hubs, distribution facilities, and retail fulfillment centers in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bursa, Izmir, and Ankara.
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Hybrid aesthetic wood-and-steel display rack tailored for Turkish retail chains, supermarket frontages, cosmetics displays, and commercial cash-and-carry stores.
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Ergonomic warehouse electric stacker with lift heights up to 3500mm. Optimized for narrow-aisle lightweight and medium-duty pallet rack loading in tight spaces.
Custom Multi-Layer Heavy Storage Rack Adjustable Steel Shelving
4-tier to 5-tier configurable steel shelving designed for bulk wholesale warehouses and lightweight palletized parts buffers with 50mm adjustable pitch beam connectors.
3-Tier Slotted Angle Storage Shelving Unit Adjustable Metal Frame
Economical bolted & boltless slotted angle framework ideal for workshop spare parts, archive rooms, light manual picking areas, and e-commerce pack stations.
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Industrial 4-Layer Long Span Steel Boltless Warehouse Storage Rack
Heavy-duty longspan shelving bridging the gap between light shelving and standard pallet racks. Supports up to 800kg per level with steel, wire mesh, or chipboard decks.
Carton Flow Rack FIFO Gravity Roller Rack for Warehouse Picking
High-density live dynamic storage system with inclined aluminum roller tracks. Guarantees absolute First-In, First-Out (FIFO) replenishment for fast-moving Turkish FMCG & e-tailers.
25+
Years Engineering Expertise
30,000 m²
State-of-the-Art Factory
30,000 T
Monthly Steel Output
100%
TBDY 2018 Seismic Verification
Engineering Whitepaper • Chapter 1
Structural Principles of Lightweight Pallet Racking in the Turkish Industrial Context
In high-throughput Turkish warehousing, operational profitability hinges upon matching load ratings to practical pallet weights. Standard heavy-duty pallet racks (rated at 2,000 kg to 4,000 kg per beam pair) create massive steel redundancy and excessive dead-weight when deployed for lightweight goods such as FMCG boxes, apparel cartons, plastic packaging, automotive trim parts, and retail sundries.
What defines "Lightweight Pallet Racking"? Engineered specifically for unit pallet loads ranging from 300 kg to 1,000 kg per pallet position (600 kg to 2,000 kg per beam level), lightweight pallet racking bridges the gap between conventional wide-span shelving and heavy industrial racking. Utilizing high-yield cold-formed structural steel (certified Q235B / S355JR according to EN 10025 standards), these systems optimize profile cross-sections through cold-work hardening, reducing unneeded dead load on concrete floor slabs while preserving crucial elastic reserve capacities.
Optimized Steel Profiles
Roll-formed 55mm to 80mm column upright sections with multi-ribbed returns deliver superior radius-of-gyration values, minimizing torsion and torsional-flexural buckling under localized eccentricity.
Standard Euro & ISO Fit
Engineered to handle both standard EPAL 1 Euro-pallets (800 × 1200 mm) and wider industrial ISO pallets (1000 × 1200 mm), widely utilized across Turkish logistics chains, with clear entry clearances.
Seismic Ductility Class
Compliant with EN 15512 limit-state structural verification and the seismic ductility coefficients required by the Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBDY 2018) for seismic zones 1 and 2.
Strategic Localization
Application Scenarios Across Key Turkish Industrial Corridors
Turkey’s positioning as the manufacturing bridge between Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East has created highly specialized regional logistics nodes. Our lightweight and modular pallet systems address the acute storage density challenges of Turkey's Organized Industrial Zones (Organize Sanayi Bölgeleri - OSB).
Marmara & Kocaeli
Gebze / Dilovası
Ecosystem: High-density 3PL hubs, consumer chemicals, and e-commerce fulfillment serving the greater Istanbul metropolitan zone.
Racking Application: Multi-tier lightweight pallet racks with wire decking to accommodate rapid split-case SKU picking and pallet-level dynamic buffer zones without overburdening standard industrial floor slabs.
Bursa Automotive Belt
Nilüfer / DOSAB
Ecosystem: Tier-1 and Tier-2 automotive component suppliers, plastic injection molders, and mechanical sub-assemblers.
Racking Application: Medium-duty longspan and lightweight beam setups configured with specialized dividers and drop-in steel panels for reusable plastic KLT totes, corrugated bins, and lightweight sub-assemblies.
Aegean Export Hub
Izmir / Manisa
Ecosystem: White goods manufacturing, electronic appliances, agro-processing, and sea freight consolidation via Alsancak/Aliağa.
Racking Application: Pallet rack arrays with carton flow beds integrated into lower levels, maximizing pick efficiency for appliance hardware and finished export cartons awaiting palletization.
Central & South East
Gaziantep / Ankara
Ecosystem: Carpet manufacturing, synthetic yarn, non-woven textiles, machinery spares, and defense logistics.
Racking Application: Custom depth (up to 1400mm) pallet structures engineered to store lightweight cylindrical textile rolls, non-standard cartons, and intermediate packaging reels.
Whitepaper • Chapter 2
Seismic Engineering Standards: Designing to TBDY 2018 & EN 15512
Warehouse racking in Turkey represents free-standing structural steel frames subject to intense dynamic lateral inertia forces. The catastrophic North and East Anatolian fault events underline why industrial storage systems can never be treated as mere furniture; they are unbraced or semi-braced civil structures carrying massive live loads.
Under the Turkish Building Earthquake Code (Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği - TBDY 2018) and the European Standard TS EN 15512 (Steel static storage systems - Adjustable pallet racking systems - Principles for structural design), rack designs must account for site-specific spectral acceleration coefficients ($S_{DS}$ and $S_{D1}$).
Seismic Baseplate Enlargement (Thick gauge S355 base shoes)
Dual M12/M16 Chemical Resilient Anchoring in C25/30 Concrete
Longitudinal Beam-End Connector Rotational Rigidity (K_ni testing)
Transverse Frame K-Bracing & X-Bracing Geometry
HEDA Shelves’ dedicated structural engineering office utilizes advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to provide verifiable calculation reports with every Turkish export shipment, documenting utilization ratios, inter-story drift limits, and anchor shear capacities.
Seismic Structural Verification Criteria
- Elastic Spectral Acceleration: Calculation based on soil classifications ZC/ZD commonly found in Gebze, Tuzla, and Çerkezköy industrial areas.
- Behavior Factor (R): Calibrated energy dissipation factor ($R = 1.5 - 2.0$) applied to account for the ductility of cold-formed beam-end connectors.
- Beam Drop-Out Safety: Heavy-gauge galvanized safety pins with shear thresholds exceeding 10 kN to avoid beam dislodgement under high vertical seismic resonance.
- Pallet Restraint & Back-Stops: Optional rear seismic mesh screens and tubular back-stop beams preventing individual pallet fallout into operating personnel corridors.
Technical Data Matrix
Racking System Selection & Load Capability Guide
Compare our lightweight and intermediate industrial warehouse storage configurations to find the optimum balance of capital expenditure (CAPEX), floor load, and handling speed.
| System Classification | Typical Beam Profile (mm) | Upright Width (mm) | Load Rating (UDL / Level) | Handling Equipment | Primary Industrial Fit in Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight Pallet Racking | P-Beam / Step 60×40×1.5 | 55 × 47 × 1.5 | 300 kg – 800 kg | Electric Stacker / Counterbalance | E-commerce DCs, Apparel, Light Plastics |
| Medium-Duty Longspan Rack | Step Beam 50×30×1.2 | 55 × 47 × 1.2-1.5 | 200 kg – 600 kg | Manual Picking / Trolley Carts | Automotive Spares (Bursa), Retail Stockrooms |
| Standard Pallet Racking | Box Beam 80×50 to 120×50 | 80 × 60 to 100 × 70 | 1,000 kg – 3,000 kg | Reach Truck / Heavy Forklift | Chemical Storage, Heavy Machinery, Metal Parts |
| Carton Flow Dynamic Rack | Dedicated Track Beam | 55 × 47 Uprights | 150 kg – 400 kg/roller lane | Manual Picking (Strict FIFO) | Pharma, Cosmetics, Fast Food Distribution |
| Rack-Supported Mezzanine | Integrated Upright + C-Channel | 80 × 60 × 2.0 | 300 kg – 800 kg / m² | Stairs / Freight Lift / AGV | High-Ceiling Logistics Warehouses (Gebze/Tuzla) |
| Automated AS/RS Pallet Racks | High-Precision Roll Profile | 100 × 70 to 120 × 95 | 500 kg – 1,500 kg | Stacker Crane / Shuttle Robot | High-Bay Mega Cold Stores & 3PL Hubs |
Whitepaper • Chapter 3
Surface Treatment, Environmental Durability & Coastal Corrosion Resistance
Turkey’s primary industrial belts are situated in proximity to major bodies of water: the Marmara Sea, the Aegean coastline, and the Mediterranean port cities of Mersin and Iskenderun. Airborne salinity, combined with seasonal humidity fluctuations and condensation inside non-insulated warehouse structures, demands rigorous pre-treatment and electrostatic coating procedures.
Automated 10-Stage Pretreatment
HEDA Shelves operates a fully enclosed pre-treatment tunnel incorporating immersion degreasing, ultrasonic rust removal, acid pickling, surface conditioning, and zinc phosphating. This guarantees that cold-rolled structural steel is chemically cleansed of microscopic mill scales, rolling oils, and oxidation contaminants.
Electrostatic Powder Coating
Components receive thermosetting epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coating baked at continuous 180°C - 200°C curing cycles. Film thickness is verified between 60 to 80 microns via magnetic eddy-current gauges, exceeding ISO 2360 standards for uniform mechanical scratch resistance.
Salt-Spray Testing (ISO 9227)
Our surface formulations undergo certified 500-hour neutral salt-spray (NSS) chamber testing without blister formation or rust creepage exceeding 1.0mm. For refrigerated environments or outdoor canopy loading bays, hot-dip galvanized components (ISO 1461) with 60-85μm zinc coverage are specified.
Cross-Continental Logistics
Efficient Containerization, Maritime Shipping & Customs Clearance
Importing structural steel racking from our Guangzhou manufacturing facility into Turkey is a streamlined, highly cost-optimized process. We ensure zero maritime moisture damage and maximize container volume to reduce landed unit costs.
Container Space Optimization
Uprights are nested and bundled with protective corner boards, corrugated wraps, and heavy-gauge steel strapping. Beams are stacked face-to-face on custom dunnage skids. A standard 40ft High Cube (40HQ) container packs up to 24-26 metric tons (65-68 CBM), maximizing cube utilization and drastically reducing landed cost per pallet location.
Discharge Port Direct Routing
We arrange scheduled ocean freight connecting South China container terminals (Nansha / Shekou / Yantian) directly to Turkish deepwater discharge gateways: Ambarlı / Kumport / Marport (Istanbul), Gemlik / Borusan (Bursa), Alsancak / Aliağa (Izmir), and Mersin International Port (MIP). Transit times range between 24 and 32 days.
Customs & Harmonized Tariffs
All export documentation adheres strictly to Turkish Ministry of Trade regulations. Goods are declared under Harmonized Tariff System Code HS 7308.90 (Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel). We provide verifiable Certificates of Origin, CE Declarations of Performance, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists with individual component weights for seamless customs clearance.
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Why Turkish Importers & Contractors Partner with HEDA Shelves
Founded in 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has grown into an international manufacturing force in intelligent warehouse equipment, industrial shelving, and heavy-duty storage racking. Controlling every stage of production from raw hot-rolled coils to final robotic welding, we eliminate intermediaries, delivering direct factory pricing with precision European engineering standards.
With an expansive 30,000 square meter production complex, over 300 skilled technical personnel, and advanced multi-station automatic cold-roll forming lines, we maintain a monthly output capacity exceeding 30,000 tons of structural steel components. We have successfully supplied over 10,000 major warehousing projects across 120+ countries and territories worldwide.
CE Certification (EN 1090 / CPR 8605159)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certified
Free 2D CAD Layouts & 3D Visual Walkthroughs
Private Label (OEM/ODM) Racking Fabrication
Procurement Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions for Turkish Buyers & Engineers
Detailed answers addressing engineering validation, customs compliance, seismic calculations, and logistics coordination for importers across Turkey.
How do your lightweight pallet racks comply with the Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBDY 2018)?
Our structural engineers analyze your specific warehouse coordinates in Turkey (e.g., Gebze, Nilüfer, or Çerkezköy) using AFAD seismic maps to extract precise spectral acceleration parameters ($S_{DS}$ and $S_{D1}$). Baseplates are enlarged and fabricated from high-yield S355 structural steel with pre-punched double anchor holes. Transverse frame cross-bracing and longitudinal portal ties are engineered to restrict inter-story drift within limits established by TBDY 2018 and TS EN 15512.
Can lightweight pallet racks accommodate both Euro-pallets (EPAL 1) and ISO industrial pallets?
Yes. Standard lightweight beam spans are commonly engineered at 2700mm (for 3 × 800mm Euro-pallets) or 2300mm (for 2 × 1000mm ISO industrial pallets). Frame depths are custom roll-formed at 1050mm or 1100mm to guarantee proper overhang and positive load centering for standard 1200mm deep pallet runners. Optional snap-in pallet support bars or wire mesh decks are provided for non-standard wooden skid dimensions.
What are the typical customs tariffs, VAT, and required import documents for Turkey?
Industrial steel racking enters Turkey under HS Code 7308.90.98. Standard Turkish import documentation includes the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading (B/L), and Certificate of Origin (COO). Because our manufacturing processes comply with CE standards (EN 1090-1 / CPR), we provide full Factory Production Control (FPC) documentation required for commercial release at Turkish customs clearance ports.
What is the sea freight transit time from Guangzhou to major Turkish discharge ports?
Direct ocean container shipments sailing from Guangzhou, Nansha, or Shenzhen to primary Turkish container ports (Istanbul Ambarlı/Kumport, Bursa Gemlik, Izmir Aliağa, and Mersin Port) typically take between 24 and 32 sailing days depending on the shipping line (e.g., COSCO, Maersk, MSC, or CMA CGM). Our logistics department handles complete container booking, fumigation documentation, and port dispatch tracking.
How does lightweight pallet racking reduce floor slab stress in leased Turkish warehouses?
Many commercial logistics units in Turkish Organized Industrial Zones feature generic 150mm to 200mm unreinforced or lightly reinforced concrete slabs with point load limits of 30-50 kN per post. Over-specifying heavy-duty 3-ton pallet racks results in excessive point loads requiring expensive foundation core-drilling. Our lightweight racks optimize post spacing and beam ratings, keeping point loads well below 15-25 kN per column foot, avoiding slab cracking and costly landlord penalties.
What assembly support and technical documentation is provided for Turkish installation teams?
Every export consignment includes high-resolution assembly drawings, detailed frame assembly diagrams, anchor torque tables, and step-by-step video installation guides. Every upright profile and beam bundle carries clear color-coded label markings corresponding to the CAD layout. Turkish contractors or in-house maintenance teams can assemble the modular snap-in systems quickly with standard hand tools and hammer-drills.
Request Your Custom Racking Layout & CIF Turkey Quotation
Send your warehouse architectural plans or beam layout parameters. Our structural engineering department will prepare a complimentary 2D CAD layout, 3D spatial rendering, seismic calculation audit, and transparent CIF port pricing within 24 hours.
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