High Density
High Density Automated Retrieval Type Electric Mobile Pallet Racking
- +85% Volume Efficiency
- PLC-Controlled Rails
- Cold Store Ready (-30°C)
Factory Direct Production
Featured Industrial Racking & Modular Storage Systems
Exporting custom-engineered racking systems manufactured from certified high-tensile structural steel. Our in-house production lines deliver tailored section moduli, beam profiles, and automated carrier compatibility.
Manual Picking
Factory Storage Shelves 4 Layer Long Span Rack System Shelving
- 300–800 kg/Tier
- 50mm Pitch Adjustment
- Steel Deck / Timber Mesh
Prefab Structure
Prefabricated Steel Structure Warehouse Factory Modular Metal Frame
- Q355B Portal Frames
- Wind/Seismic Certified
- Complete Enclosure Kits
Dynamic FIFO
Customized Warehouse Pallet Flow Rack & Lineside Roller Flow Racking
- Strict FIFO Rotation
- Centrifugal Speed Control
- Impact Separators
Long Goods
Cantilever Rack Shelf Pallet System for Heavy Industrial Solutions
- Up to 3,000 kg/Arm
- Single / Double Column
- Hot-Dip Galvanized Opt.
100% Selectivity
Heavy Duty Industrial Warehouse Selective Steel Pallet Racking System
- 1,000–4,500 kg/Level
- AS 4084 Compliant
- Box/Step Beam Options
Space Saver
High Density Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) Pallet Racking Adjustable Beam System
- Aisle Width 1.6–1.8m
- Heights up to 15m+
- Wire/Rail Guide Tracking
Order Picking
CE/ISO Certified Gravity Carton Flow Rack Roller System With Plastic Bins
- Alu/Steel Roller Tracks
- Split-Lane Pick Stations
- High SKU Turnover Speed
Enterprise Manufacturing Scale
Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. — 25 Years of Engineering Excellence
Established in 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. operates one of southern China’s largest dedicated storage equipment manufacturing bases. We bridge the gap between high-volume primary steel production and stringent overseas structural standards.
Full OEM & ODM Custom Engineering
We supply brand-labeled profiles, custom perforation pitches (50mm, 75mm, 76.2mm teardrop), and custom section configurations for rack manufacturers and distributors across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Custom beam-to-column connector stamping
- Tailored baseplate punching and seismic tie designs
- Private label packaging and barcoding
Verified Compliance & Engineering Certs
Every profile and weld assembly undergoes physical yield testing and numerical validation. We hold CE Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159, ISO 9001:2015 Management Certification (No. 18624Q00169R0M), and full RoHS compliance reports.
- EN 15512, AS 4084, and RMI design calculations
- Factory load-testing rigs validating beam deflection (≤ L/200)
- Full traceability from mill test certificates (MTC)
Export Logistics & Biosecurity Readiness
Exporting over 10,000 completed warehouse installations across 130 countries. We pack strictly on custom steel stillages or ISPM-15 heat-treated dunnage, eliminating port biosecurity holdups at Australian DAFF and New Zealand MPI borders.
- Sea-container high-cube nesting optimization
- Anti-scratch moisture barrier plastic wrapping
- ChAFTA & regional FTA preferential tariff support
Technical Decision Matrix
Industrial Warehouse Storage Systems: Structural & Operational Comparison
Evaluate storage footprint, equipment compatibility, and operational throughput across primary commercial racking architectures to maximize floor-space ROI.
| System Type | Pallet Density Ratio | Selectivity Index | Stock Rotation | Forklift Compatibility | Typical Application Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Pallet Racking | Standard (40-50%) | 100% Direct | FIFO / LIFO | Counterbalance, Reach, Articulated | 3PL, FMCG, General Distribution |
| Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) | High (60-70%) | 100% Direct | FIFO / LIFO | VNA Turret Man-Up / Man-Down | E-commerce hubs, High-bay pharmaceutical |
| Electric Mobile Racking | Maximum (85-90%) | 100% Direct | FIFO / LIFO | Standard Reach / Counterbalance | Cold storage, Blast freezers, High-rent sites |
| Pallet Flow (Gravity) | Ultra-Dense (75-80%) | Face Accessible | Strict FIFO | Standard Counterbalance / Reach | Food & Beverage, Perishables, Buffer areas |
| Radio Shuttle Racking | Ultra-Dense (80-85%) | Lane Accessible | FIFO or LIFO | Any standard lift truck + Shuttle | Meat, Dairy, Raw material bulk lots |
| Heavy Duty Cantilever | Application Dependent | 100% Direct Face | Open Rotation | Side loaders, Multi-directional forklifts | Steel pipes, Timber, Extrusions, Sheet pack |
Industry Horizon
Future Procurement Trends in Warehouse Intralogistics
Global supply chain shocks, escalating industrial real-estate lease rates, and strict carbon accountability are driving fundamental shifts in industrial racking procurement.
1. Decarbonization & Low-Embodied Carbon Steel
Procurement departments now request Scope 3 carbon assessments on structural steelwork. Modern cold-forming factories are transitioning toward electric arc furnace (EAF) certified steel billets and non-toxic zinc-rich thermosetting powders, allowing warehouse EPC developers to meet LEED and BREEAM industrial infrastructure standards.
Procurement Insight: High-yield Q355B micro-alloyed steel enables reduced profile wall thicknesses while matching load carrying capacity, cutting raw steel tonnage, shipping weight, and embodied CO2 by up to 18%.
2. Hybrid Automation & ASRS Compatibility
The boundary between static pallet racking and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) has dissolved. Buyers require traditional selective racking layouts that can convert downstream into autonomous mobile robot (AMR) navigation grids or automated radio shuttle lanes without replacing upright profiles.
Procurement Insight: Uprights specified with modular 50mm pitch punchings and pre-engineered seismic base anchors allow easy retrofitting of run-in rails, safety laser brackets, and shuttle bus bars.
3. Direct-from-Factory Engineering Integration
Middleman equipment brokers are being phased out in favor of direct collaboration between end-user logistics planners and factory engineering departments. Buyers demand real-time CAD and 3D FEA (Finite Element Analysis) stress-testing outputs directly from the manufacturer before steel coil shearing begins.
Procurement Insight: Working directly with an OEM/ODM factory like HEDA cuts lead times by 3–5 weeks and eliminates markups, while guaranteeing direct engineering liability and section certification.
R&D Roadmaps
Key Technological Developments in Racking Architecture
Next-generation rack systems combine metallurgical resilience, robotic roll-forming precision, and digital lifecycle monitoring.
Seismic Ductility Engineering
Following seismic code revisions across the Pacific Rim (NZS 1170.5, AS 1170.4, and IBC/RMI), racking frames feature ductile base isolators, enlarged anchoring footprints, and box-welded stiffener channels engineered to absorb harmonic frequencies during seismic events without progressive joint collapse.
High-Yield Roll-Formed Profiles
Continuous CNC roll-forming lines execute multi-pass cold bending to achieve multi-ribbed omega upright sections. This profile geometry optimizes the section radius of gyration, dramatically enhancing lateral torsional buckling resistance under heavy asymmetric axle loads.
Anti-Corrosive Thermal Surface Finishes
In harsh environments like cold stores, fertilizer blending hubs, and coastal facilities, traditional wet spray finishes quickly fail. Modern continuous lines deploy 10-stage automated pickling and silane chemical pre-treatments followed by 70–90 micron electrostatic epoxy-polyester thermoset powder coatings baked at 200°C for exceptional salt-spray longevity.
Manufacturing Integrity
Inside HEDA’s 10-Stage Precision Production Facility
Every beam, upright column, and brace is manufactured in-house under our strict ISO 9001:2015 quality control regimen, ensuring dimensional tolerances within ±0.5mm across high-volume production runs.
Certified Hot-Rolled Coils
Spectrographic verification of chemical composition and tensile elongation on prime steel coils.
High-Speed Slitting
Automated uncoiling and strip slitting ensuring burr-free edges and exact strip width tolerances.
Continuous CNC Punching
High-tonnage mechanical punching presses maintaining 50mm/75mm hole pitch accuracy over 12-meter columns.
Cold Bending Forming
Progressive station cold roll-formers shaping complex Omega upright profiles with high stiffness.
Beam Profile Forming
Twin-C interlocking roll forming producing seamless heavy-duty box and step beams.
Deburring & Surface Polishing
Mechanical edge-dressing and shot-blasting to eliminate micro-burrs and surface slag.
Robotic MIG Welding
Multi-axis robotic welding cells bonding 3-claw/4-claw connectors to beams with deep weld penetration.
Pre-Treatment & Powder Coating
Acid pickling, phosphating, electrostatic powder spray, and 200°C curing for uniform film thickness.
Procurement Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Technical Questions by Importers & EPC Buyers
Essential design standards, engineering calculations, metallurgical properties, and logistics considerations for overseas pallet racking procurement.
What steel grades are used in your upright columns and beams, and can you supply Mill Test Certificates (MTC)? ▼
We use high-grade structural carbon steels conforming to international standards: Q235B (yield strength ≥ 235 MPa, comparable to ASTM A36 / SS400 / S235JR) for standard beam levels and light shelving, and Q355B (yield strength ≥ 355 MPa, comparable to ASTM A572 Grade 50 / S355JR) for heavy-load upright columns, deep-reach baseplates, and structural mezzanine joists. Every shipment includes original Mill Test Certificates (MTC) per EN 10204 3.1 detailing heat numbers, chemical analysis (C, Si, Mn, P, S), and tensile elongation test results.
How do your racking designs comply with Australian AS 4084, European EN 15512, and American RMI standards? ▼
Our engineering team performs structural design calculations in strict accordance with the target installation jurisdiction. For Australia, we design with reference to AS 4084-2023 (Steel Storage Racking), verifying frame elastic buckling loads, beam-end connector moment-rotation stiffness, and allowable beam deflection limits (≤ L/200). For the European Union, designs adhere to EN 15512, EN 15620, and FEM 10.2.02. For the Americas, calculations follow RMI (Rack Manufacturers Institute) MH16.1 specifications. Complete structural calculation packages are provided for review by your third-party certified consulting structural engineer.
Can your engineering team accommodate seismic design requirements, such as New Zealand's NZS 1170.5? ▼
Yes. Seismic design relies directly on localized ground acceleration parameters (Zone Factor Z, Subsoil Class, and Return Period Factor R). For New Zealand (NZS 1170.5) and US seismic zones (IBC Seismic Design Categories D, E, F), we engineer upgraded upright cross-sections, incorporate heavy-gauge bracing channels, increase baseplate dimensions, add dual chemical mechanical floor anchors, and implement back-to-back row spacers with dynamic moment-resisting connections to prevent frame buckling during seismic events.
How do you manage export packaging to pass strict biosecurity inspections (such as Australia DAFF and New Zealand MPI)? ▼
Biosecurity non-compliance leads to expensive container re-export or onshore fumigation penalties. We ship on non-wood steel stillages or pallets constructed exclusively with certified ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated (HT) timber stamped with visible IPPC marks. Upright bundles and beam packs are bound with high-tensile PET strapping, protected with edge protectors, and encased in waterproof stretch film with desiccant pouches to prevent container rain during ocean transit. Clean packing declarations and bills of lading are issued to ensure rapid customs release.
What surface treatment is best suited for cold store freezers vs. humid outdoor environments? ▼
For dry indoor ambient warehouses, our standard 60–80 micron electrostatic powder coat provides high chip and impact resistance. For cold storage and blast freezers operating down to -30°C, we specify specialized low-temperature polyurethane powder coatings that avoid embrittlement and cracking under thermal contraction. For open timber yards, garden centers, or coastal facilities exposed to moisture and salt, we supply hot-dip galvanized finishes conforming to ISO 1461, achieving a minimum zinc coating thickness of 65–85 microns for multi-decade rust protection.
What is your typical production lead time for full container load (FCL) export orders? ▼
For standard selective pallet racking and longspan shelving, typical factory production time is 15 to 20 business days following CAD layout approval and deposit clearance. High-density dynamic systems (Radio Shuttle, Carton Flow, Mobile Racking) and structural steel mezzanines typically require 25 to 30 business days to account for automated carrier testing and fabrication. Ocean transit from Guangzhou/Shenzhen ports ranges from 12–18 days to the Pacific Rim/Australia, 25–32 days to European hubs, and 20–28 days to the Americas.
Plan Your Storage Project Directly With Factory Engineers
Send us your warehouse CAD floor plan, clear ceiling height, pallet dimensions (Width × Depth × Loaded Height), maximum unit weights, and forklift specifications. We provide complete 2D/3D layouts, structural load capacities, and FOB/CIF pricing within 24 hours.