Heavy-duty pallet rack

Heavy-Duty Pallet Rack (HDPR)

Heavy-Duty Pallet Rack is an industrial storage system designed and manufactured in accordance with FEM 10.2.02 or RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) standards. These racks are intended for high-ceiling warehouses (typically above 6 m) and are loaded/unloaded by forklifts.

Main Components:

1. Upright Frame – Made of cold-rolled steel profiles (C‑section with diamond or oval holes), thickness 1.5–2.5 mm.
2. Load Beam – Trapezoidal or box section, equipped with a safety lock to prevent dislodging under impact.
3. Cross / Diagonal Brace – Provides lateral stability to the frame.
4. Footplate – Distributes load to the concrete floor; can be bolted or dowelled.

Key Technical Specifications:

· Load capacity per level: Typically 1,000 kg to 5,000 kg (ultra‑heavy models up to 10,000 kg).
· Frame height: Custom from 2 m up to 12 m (higher frames require thicker profiles and additional bracing).
· Beam depth: Usually 800, 1000, 1100, 1200 mm, matching standard pallet dimensions (e.g., EUR‑pallet 800×1200 mm).
· Vertical adjustment pitch (beam spacing): Every 50 mm or 75 mm – step‑wise height adjustability.
· Steel thickness: 1.5–2.5 mm for main components, with electrostatic powder coating (60‑80 µm) for corrosion resistance.

Design Standards:

· Static and dynamic loading according to ISO 15620 or DIN 18800.
· Safety factor against buckling: min. 1.5.
· Beam‑lock impact test according to AS4084‑2012.

Precise Applications:

· Warehouses for heavy raw materials (e.g., 50 kg polymer bags, metal ingots, automotive parts).
· Industrial cold stores (with hot‑dip galvanised steel).
· Automated warehouses (with shuttles or AS/RS).

Installation & Safety Notes:

· Use row spacers between back‑to‑back racks.
· Install column guards along forklift aisles.
· Maximum height‑to‑depth ratio of unsupported frame: 6:1 (reduced when wall‑braced).