Designed and fabricated for American warehouse topologies, our OEM/ODM racking portfolios feature custom punch patterns, certified structural steel grades, and direct dock-to-facility delivery capabilities across the Greater New York metropolitan region.
Heavy-Duty Core
Automated ASRS
Dynamic LIFO
Wire Deck & Shelf
Rack-Supported Loft
Dynamic FIFO
Specialty Steel
Structural Mezzanine
Single pallet rack systems (selective single-deep configurations) represent the fundamental backbone of precision inventory management, offering uninhibited 100% selectivity across disparate SKU profiles.
For industrial operators navigating the New York metropolitan market, warehouse square footage commands some of the steepest lease rates in North America. From multi-story infill logistics facilities in Brooklyn and Maspeth, Queens, to mega distribution terminals in the Meadowlands corridor and Orange County, single pallet racks serve as the premier choice when inventory selectivity, fast picking cycles, and strict product segregation are critical.
As a dedicated OEM/ODM single pallet rack manufacturer, our engineering foundation adheres strictly to ANSI MH16.1 (Specification for the Design, Testing and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks) and the International Building Code (IBC) provisions adopted under Title 28 of the New York City Construction Codes. We execute custom metal roll-forming from certified mill-test steel coils (ASTM A1011 structural grade or equivalent Q235B/Q355B alloys), providing quantifiable proof of tensile strength, elongation tolerances, and yield metrics.
Under NYC Fire Code Chapter 32 (High-Piled Combustible Storage) and NFPA 13 sprinkler guidelines, single-deep rack configurations require minimum 3-inch longitudinal flue spaces and 6-inch transverse flue spaces between double runs or adjacent structural building framing to ensure early-suppression fast-response (ESFR) sprinkler cone penetration.
Custom roll-formed omega/open-C upright columns ranging from 80mm to 120mm cross-sections with 1.8mm to 3.0mm wall thickness (14 ga to 11 ga). Engineered with continuous multi-bend stiffening ribs to mitigate torsional buckling under extreme axial load combinations.
Welded dual-C nesting box beams and standard step-profile beam assemblies featuring 3-claw or 4-claw cold-stamped connector brackets. Connector pins ensure positive mechanical lock-in, withstanding upward accidental dislodgement forces exceeding 1,000 lbs per beam end.
| Component Element | OEM Raw Material Specification | Standard Dimension Matrix | New York Market Engineering Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upright Columns (Omega Post) | Q235B / Q355B (Yield Strength: 235 - 355 MPa) | 80x60mm, 90x70mm, 100x70mm, 120x95mm | Withstands vertical building movements and local seismic design category B/C requirements in NY basins. |
| Load Beams (Box / Step) | Cold-Rolled Strip Steel conforming to ASTM A1011 | 80x50mm up to 160x50mm (thickness: 1.5 - 2.0mm) | Limits dead & live load deflection to strictly ≤ L/180 span length per RMI structural testing protocol. |
| Horizontal & Diagonal Bracing | C-Section Profile with cold-drawn zinc plating | 32x1.5mm, 40x1.5mm, 50x1.5mm channel | Dissipates frame sway and lateral forces transferred through reach-truck loading cycles in tight Brooklyn aisles. |
| Heavy-Duty Footplates | Hot-Rolled Structural Plate (4mm to 10mm) | 120x100mm, 150x120mm, 200x200mm welded/bolted | Spreads point-loads across high-stress industrial concrete slabs (3,000 – 5,000 PSI) standard in Long Island and NY DCs. |
| Finishing Treatment | Epoxy-Polyester Thermosetting Powder (60-80 μm) | Electrostatic automatic spray with 200°C curing | Resists salt air corrosion in NY harbor environments and mechanical abrasion from high-cycle GMA wood pallets. |
Single pallet racking serves unique functional requirements across New York's fragmented industrial geography—from dense multi-level urban parcel hubs to sprawling cold-chain agricultural terminals.
Last-mile e-commerce fulfillment hubs throughout Long Island City, Red Hook, Maspeth, and Hunts Point operate in low-clearance (14–22 ft) or vertically constrained multi-story industrial spaces. Here, OEM single-deep pallet racks provide rapid carton/pallet access without double-deep reach truck delays. Operators utilize 40"×48" Standard GMA pallets loaded on our customized 96" and 108" beam lengths, ensuring rapid van-turnaround schedules for dense residential deliveries across the Five Boroughs.
New York's perishable supply chain relies on the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center and upstate cold vaults along the I-87 corridor. In sub-zero chilled environments where refrigerated cubic space costs 3x ambient warehousing, single-deep selective racks engineered with galvanized steel frames and drop-in welded wire decks prevent ice accumulation, ensure 100% FDA food safety traceability, and eliminate product crushing common to block stacking.
Wholesale electrical suppliers, HVAC trade counters, and lumber yards across Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties store disparate, heavy SKU items requiring immediate forklift access. Heavy-duty single-tier and multi-tier single pallet configurations equipped with pallet support bars and roll-out sheet metal shelving modules accommodate localized weight distributions up to 4,000 lbs per pallet position without permanent plastic beam deformation.
Rapidly evolving regulatory frameworks, soaring commercial land costs, and micro-fulfillment automation are reshaping the procurement parameters for warehouse storage systems across New York State.
With industrial rents exceeding $28–$38/sq. ft. in NYC outer boroughs, facilities are maximizing clear height up to 36–40 feet using high-bay narrow aisle (VNA) single-deep uprights paired with wire-guided turret trucks.
Logistics operators are increasingly converting traditional single pallet runs into automated radio-shuttle or mini-load crane setups to counteract high local unionized warehouse labor rates.
Stringent FDNY inspections under NYC Fire Code have made factory-installed fixed pallet stops, snap-in wire decks, and flue-space maintainers mandatory standard equipment on all commercial racking permits.
Contractors favor OEM manufacturers capable of staging containerized shipments directly into the Port of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) terminal berths (Maher, APM, Port Newark) to eliminate secondary inland handling.
Since 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has delivered turnkey engineering, OEM contract roll-forming, and high-precision storage systems for global logistics operators.
Operating an expansive 30,000 m² modern manufacturing facility staffed by over 300 experienced engineers, CNC fabricators, and QA professionals, we deliver full-cycle OEM/ODM manufacturing capability. From raw steel coil slit testing to multi-pass automated roll forming, precision CNC column punching, automated robotic welding, and automated continuous powder coating, every stage is executed in-house under strict ISO 9001:2015 quality control systems.
For American rack distributors, general contractors, and facility project managers, we supply complete pre-engineered documentation packages: AutoCAD layout drawings, 3D structural renderings, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) load simulation reports, and stamped engineering calculations to accelerate local municipal permit filings and third-party engineer verification.
CE Certification (No. 2435-CPR-8605159) and ISO 9001:2015 (No. 18624Q00169R0M) verified for high-compliance projects.
Complete ODM backward compatibility with North American standard teardrop patterns or high-strength European slotted hooks.
Large-scale roll-forming and robotic welding arrays handle complex multi-container orders without bottleneck delays.
Specialized transatlantic export packing, heavy steel stillages, and seamless freight forwarder coordination into New York Harbor.
Detailed answers to structural, regulatory, and logistics inquiries commonly raised by operations directors, general contractors, and procurement executives across New York State.
Submit your warehouse architectural CAD drawings, clear height elevations, and target pallet dimensions. Our structural design team will deliver an optimized 2D/3D racking floor plan with comprehensive load calculations within 24 hours.
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