Specifically engineered for Euro Pallets (EPAL 1: 800 × 1200 mm and EPAL 2: 1200 × 1000 mm), our structural racking systems optimize ceiling clearances, narrow aisles, and heavy load dynamics across Czech logistics facilities.
Trolley-on-inclined-rail design enabling 2 to 6 deep pallet staging per lane. Eliminates forklift drive-in travel while boosting volumetric cubic density by up to 75%.
Unobstructed column-free frontage engineered for steel beams, aluminum extrusions, timber profiles, and PVC piping commonly handled in Czech metallurgical hubs.
Custom cradle and saddle brackets engineered for automotive upholstery, non-woven composites, and industrial rolls up to 3,000 kg per level with integrated anti-roll stops.
Engineered for blast freezers and sub-zero refrigerated distribution centers. Reduces operating refrigeration costs per pallet by consolidating aisles into 2-deep rows.
Modular industrial shelving configured with galvanized steel deck panels, wire mesh, or phenolic resin shelves for medium-to-heavy manual picking of automotive spare parts.
The gold standard for multi-SKU Central European logistics hubs. Provides 100% direct instant access to every Euro pallet with beam lengths tailored to 2,700mm and 3,600mm.
Finished with non-toxic, anti-microbial electrostatic thermoset powder coat. Designed for pharmaceutical distribution parks near Prague adhering strictly to GDP compliance.
Heavy-gauge structural frame multi-tier racking engineered for commercial vertical farming and temperature-controlled botanical storage across South Moravian agro-industrial sites.
The Czech Republic stands as Central Europe’s premiere logistics bridgehead. Intersected by Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T corridors) and hosting massive distribution hubs along the D1 (Prague–Brno–Ostrava), D5 (Prague–Pilsen–Nuremberg), and D8 (Prague–Ústí nad Labem–Dresden) highways, modern warehouse facilities operate under exceptional throughput velocities. Specifying rack steel pallet systems for facilities in Prague-East, Jirny, Bor u Tachova, or Modřice demands an engineering philosophy centered on extreme duty cycles, zero-downtime structural margins, and full compliance with both European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) mandates.
Unlike standard static racking, heavy-duty logistics facilities require meticulous adherence to ČSN EN 15512 (Steel static storage systems – Adjustable pallet racking systems – Principles for structural design). Our engineering department develops site-specific finite element calculations (FEM) analyzing first-order and second-order global frame instability, taking into account beam-to-column semi-rigid connection stiffness ($C_i$) and baseplate anchor slippage parameters.
In accordance with Czech workplace safety standards governed by the State Labor Inspection Office (SÚIP), every racking project supplied by HEDA Shelves includes certified statical calculation sheets stamped with certified European engineering documentation, ensuring smooth approval processes with Czech fire brigades (HZS ČR), technical certifiers, and municipal building authorities.
How our heavy-duty steel pallet rack configurations solve targeted density, selectivity, and handling challenges across key Czech industrial sectors.
Installed across Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier parks serving assembly lines in Mladá Boleslav, Kolín, and Kvasiny. High-bay selective racks fitted with dynamic gravity roller tracks feed sequenced kitting operations directly to packing decks.
For large logistics centers around Bor u Tachova, Cheb, and Pilsen servicing cross-border German and Austrian deliveries. Multi-tier rack-supported platforms and narrow-aisle selective systems maximize clear vertical cube spaces up to 14 meters.
Heavy-duty structural cantilever and reinforced beam racks deployed in Ostrava and Moravia-Silesia heavy manufacturing facilities for safely staging structural tubing, hot-rolled steel bar bundles, die casting molds, and CNC sheet metal.
Double deep and automated radio-shuttle high-density storage operational in temperature-regulated cold storage warehouses (-25°C) across Brno and Prague distribution nodes, preserving maximum pallet counts while trimming refrigeration cubic meter waste.
Compare operational characteristics, floor space utilization, and EPAL compliance metrics to determine the right system for your Czech distribution facility.
| Racking Architecture | Pallet Accessibility | Space Utilization | Standard EPAL Beam Span | Handling Equipment Required | Primary Industrial Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Pallet Racking | 100% Direct (Immediate) | 40% – 50% | 2,700 mm (3 Pallets) / 3,600 mm | Counterbalance / Reach Truck | FMCG, 3PL Multi-Client DCs |
| Double Deep Racking | 50% Direct (2-Deep LIFO) | 55% – 65% | 2,700 mm Heavy Profile | Pantograph Reach Truck | Cold Storage, Bulk Reserve Holding |
| Push-Back Rack System | Lane Selective (2-6 Deep LIFO) | 70% – 75% | Dedicated Inclined Carts | Standard Counterbalance Forklift | Food Processing, Batch Production |
| Drive-In / Drive-Through | Filo / Lane Deep Batch | 75% – 85% | Continuous Rail Channels | Narrow Counterbalance / Reach | Raw Commodity Staging, Beverage |
| Radio Shuttle System | Semi-Automated (FIFO/LIFO) | 85% – 90% | Custom Guided Rail Profiles | Autonomous Shuttle Cart + Lift | Frozen Meat, Dairy, Pharma Cold Store |
| Structural Cantilever | 100% Direct to Arms | Custom Linear | Adjustable Arms (600–1,800 mm) | Side Loader / Multi-directional Truck | Timber, Metal Pipes, Construction Supplies |
The Czech warehousing sector is undergoing a profound structural evolution. With industrial vacancy rates in prime logistics nodes like Greater Prague and Brno hovering consistently below 2%, facility developers (such as CTP, Prologis, Panattoni, and VGP) and industrial tenants face unprecedented commercial pressure: how to extract maximum volumetric storage capacity from every single square meter of leased concrete slab.
Three overarching engineering shifts dictate current racking procurement specifications across the Czech market:
Traditional 8-meter clear-height operations are rapidly being replaced by 12-meter to 14.5-meter high-bay designs. Operators are converting wide 3.4-meter aisles to Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) systems (1.65 to 1.8-meter working corridors) equipped with induction-wire or mechanical rail guidance, requiring ultra-stiff structural uprights designed under tight ČSN EN 15620 Class 300 tolerances to eliminate high-level mast sway.
In accordance with corporate EU CSRD reporting mandates, institutional warehouse tenants demand fully verified, environmentally conscious supply chains. HEDA Shelves addresses this through low-emission cold roll-forming lines, 100% heavy-metal-free electrostatic powder coatings compliant with EU RoHS and REACH directives, and fully recyclable certified high-strength steel grades (Q235B and Q355B/D).
Persistent industrial labor shortages across Central Europe have accelerated the adoption of automated and semi-automated racking. High-density radio shuttle channels embedded in pallet racking reduce internal forklift travel distances by upwards of 60%, safeguarding warehouse personnel while mitigating racking collision damage governed by ČSN EN 15635 audits.
Founded in 2001, HEDA Shelves operates a state-of-the-art 30,000 m² heavy-steel fabrication center. We provide complete turnkey support from initial CAD statical modeling to direct maritime-intermodal container export serving Prague, Brno, and Ostrava.
Our complete integrated industrial manufacturing ecosystem ensures full control over raw coil metallurgy, forming precision, robotic welding integrity, and surface durability. Every shipment of pallet racking to European destinations comes backed by certified factory inspection protocols and complete structural tracing.
CE 2435-CPR
ISO 9001:2015
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Quality Audited
Premium Q235B/Q355B coils verified for tensile yield strength.
Automated uncoiling and high-precision laser/rotary cutting.
High-speed pitch punching for beam connectors (50mm/75mm).
Cold-forming sections into reinforced omega upright profiles.
Continuous twin-C beam seam roll forming for maximum torsional rigidity.
Edge polishing and seam smoothing to eliminate all sharp burrs.
Deep-penetration 3-claw and 4-claw connector beam welding.
9-stage chemical wash ensuring exceptional powder coat bonding.
200°C curing for abrasion-proof, chemical-resistant finishes.
Protected steel strappings & container loading optimization.
Authoritative technical, regulatory, and logistics answers addressing the direct questions of Czech procurement officers, warehouse operators, and industrial safety (BOZP) auditors.
Every racking configuration manufactured by HEDA Shelves undergoes structural engineering calculations verified according to ČSN EN 15512 limit state design criteria. We perform full empirical testing on upright section profiles, beam connector rotational stiffness ($C_i$), and floor baseplate assemblies. Upon delivery, we issue full statical certificates, manufacturer declaration of conformity (CE Declaration of Performance), and load warning plaques (Tabulka nosností) compliant with ČSN EN 15635 to satisfy Czech occupational safety audits (OIP/BOZP).
Standard European pallet specifications require precise beam sizing: A 2,700 mm clear beam span supports three EPAL 1 pallets (800 × 1200 mm, entered on the 800 mm face) with mandatory 75 mm side clearances between pallets and upright columns. For four EPAL 1 units, a 3,600 mm clear beam is specified. Our standard upright frame depth is 1,100 mm, guaranteeing the standardized 50 mm front and rear overhang required by European storage logistics safety codes.
Factory fabrication typically spans 15 to 25 working days depending on total project tonnage. Ocean freight from our export ports (Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Nansha) to major European maritime gateways (Hamburg, Bremerhaven, or Koper) takes approximately 28 to 35 days. From port, cargo moves via direct intermodal block trains to major Czech inland rail freight hubs (such as Metrans Prague-Uhříněves, Ostrava, or Brno) within 48 to 72 hours. We handle all export documentation, bill of lading releases, and container drayage.
In facilities leased from developers like CTP or Prologis, floor slab capacities are strictly governed (commonly 50 kN/m² uniformly distributed load with 60–80 kN point loads). Our engineering team designs oversized footplates, high-grade Hilti anchor configurations, and customized base shims that effectively disperse column punch loads across the concrete slab without exceeding maximum allowed localized compressive stress limits.
Yes. While our standard industrial configuration pairs vibrant RAL 5015 (Sky Blue) or RAL 5005 (Signal Blue) frames with high-visibility RAL 2004 (Pure Orange) beams, our computerized electrostatic powder coating line can execute any specific European RAL standard (e.g., Anthracite RAL 7016, Light Grey RAL 7035, Traffic Yellow RAL 1023) at no additional tooling lead time, seamlessly aligning with your corporate identity.
Every containerized project arrives with comprehensive CAD layout drawings, anchor positioning schedules, 3D exploded connection details, and step-by-step video erection manuals. Components feature laser-etched item numbers corresponding directly to the bill of materials. For large-scale installations, we provide real-time remote engineering supervision or dispatch technical project managers to supervise local Czech mechanical assembly teams.
Whether configuring a new 10,000 m² distribution center along the D5 highway or upgrading narrow-aisle picking capacity in South Moravia, our structural design engineers deliver a comprehensive engineering and pricing proposal within 24 hours.
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