Fabricated from premium cold-rolled structural steel coils with precision CNC punching, automated roll-forming, and electrostatic powder coating. Explore our Tier-1 certified storage assemblies engineered for maximum volumetric density and load-bearing safety.
Adjustable 50mm/75mm beam pitch, rigid teardrop or diamond upright connections, and high-tensile interlocking safety pins designed for 100% pallet selectivity.
Portable nesting post palletracks providing flexible temporary storage density. Welded tubular structural steel allows 4-to-5 tier vertical block stacking without dedicated aisles.
Internal cross-configured galvanized steel rebar reinforcement enables zero-sag performance in drive-in and selective beam racking systems under dynamic temperature shifts.
Boltless heavy-duty shelving systems featuring stepped P-beams and galvanized steel decking panels. Perfect for e-commerce picking bays and automotive parts consolidation.
Engineered for factory distribution staging and maintenance cribs. Features double-ribbed cold-rolled shelf pans and electrostatic scratch-resistant cured powder coating.
High-depth profile upright frames with diagonal lattice bracing engineered to support heavy, non-palletized machinery components, cartons, and industrial tooling.
High-bay structural upright towers designed for deep multi-level order picking, integrating safety back-stops, wire decking, pallet drop zones, and guide rails.
Custom OEM/ODM roll-formed upright posts, box beams, footplates, row spacers, and collision barriers manufactured with laser CNC tolerance standards (±0.5mm).
Established in 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. operates a flagship 30,000 square meter intelligent production base in South China. Backed by 300+ structural engineers, precision metallurgists, and technical craftsmen, we manufacture over 30,000 tons of industrial-grade storage racks monthly, powering global supply chains across 120+ nations.
Over 25 years of specialized warehouse racking fabrication and seismic design innovation.
Massive automated roll-forming and welding capacity guaranteeing rapid 2-4 week container delivery.
Certified structural and layout engineers providing free 24-hour CAD, BIM, and 3D FEA stress simulations.
Successful turn-key installations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
The structural integrity of industrial warehouse racking begins with hot-rolled and cold-formed structural steel coils sourced directly from top-tier state-owned mills (Baosteel, Shougang). For standard ambient warehousing under static loads, Grade Q235B (yield strength ≥ 235 MPa, tensile strength 375–500 MPa) provides ideal ductility, elongation (≥ 26%), and weldability, perfectly absorbing dynamic forklift impacts.
For high-bay installations exceeding 10 meters, extreme seismic zones (PGA ≥ 0.3g), or cold storage facilities operating down to -30°C, HEDA specifies Grade Q355B/D structural steel (yield strength ≥ 355 MPa). This high-yield alloy offers exceptional low-temperature Charpy V-notch impact toughness (27 Joules at -20°C), preventing brittle catastrophic fracture under continuous refrigerated stress cycles.
All finished rack uprights undergo a 10-stage automated pre-treatment protocol: hot alkaline degreasing, twin water cascades, pickling, iron-phosphate film passivation, and demineralized rinses, culminating in thermoset polyester-epoxy electrostatic powder coating (60-90 μm film thickness). This process guarantees 500+ hours of continuous ASTM B117 salt spray corrosion resistance.
Procurement leaders are shifting focus from simple initial material costs per ton to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), automated integration flexibility, seismic resilience, and carbon border regulation compliance.
Global supply chain leaders no longer procure static selective racks in isolation. Modern designs incorporate reinforced guide rails, sub-millimeter beam deflection tolerances, and optical sensor targets that allow conventional selective or drive-in racking to be retrofitted with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and 4-way radio shuttles without structural dismantling.
With expanding international distribution hubs across the Pacific Rim, Latin America (Chile, Peru, Colombia), and Southern Europe, corporate insurance underwriters demand finite element dynamic response spectra calculations (FEM 10.2.08 / NCh 2369 / AS 4084). Procurement teams prioritize tier-1 Chinese manufacturers capable of supplying certified baseplate moment connections.
Skyrocketing refrigerated and deep-freeze logistics costs (-25°C) mandate ultra-dense pallet flow and automated shuttle architectures that maximize cubic thermal efficiency. Concurrently, environmental regulations demand zero-VOC epoxy powder formulations, low-carbon recyclable steel coils, and heavy-duty steel-reinforced HDPE pallets.
High volatility in international container shipping rates has made volumetric packing efficiency a top procurement criterion. Smart boltless modular connections, nested upright teardrop profiles, and sectional longspan components allow factories to load up to 26 metric tons per 40ft container without damage, drastically curbing destination port handling overheads.
Selecting the proper racking geometry is an engineering compromise between SKU variety, pallet access velocity, operating forklift aisle dimensions, and capital expenditure per pallet location.
| Racking System System Type | Pallet Selectivity | Volume Utilization | Stock Rotation | Aisle Width Req. | Recommended Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Selective Racking | 100% Direct Access | 40% - 50% | FIFO / LIFO | 3.0m - 3.8m (Counterbalance) | High SKU diversity, FMCG, retail distribution hubs |
| Double-Deep Pallet Rack | 50% Direct Access | 60% - 65% | LIFO | 3.0m - 3.2m (Reach Truck) | Multiple pallets per SKU, dry grocery, general manufacturing |
| Drive-In / Drive-Through | Low (< 15%) | 75% - 85% | LIFO / FIFO | Forklift drives inside lanes | Homogeneous bulk items, cold storage, seasonal crops |
| Radio Shuttle System | Semi-Automated Lane | 85% - 90% | FIFO or LIFO | Direct aisle entry only | High-throughput cold chain, beverage bottling, pharmaceuticals |
| Gravity Pallet Flow | Strict FIFO Lane | 80% - 85% | Strict FIFO | Dedicated loading & picking | Perishable foods, dairy, chemicals with strict expiry dates |
| Rack-Supported Mezzanine | 100% Manual / Cart | 100% (Vertical) | Multi-Tier Picking | Pedestrian picking aisles | E-commerce fulfillment, spare parts, apparel sorting |
How HEDA Shelves addresses modern warehouse architectural challenges.
Upright columns utilize an advanced multi-bend Omega (Ω) cross-sectional profile. Multiple continuous cold-formed return bends shift the centroid and dramatically raise torsional buckling resistance against lateral forklift knocks.
All heavy-duty beam connector brackets utilize multi-axis Panasonic robotic MIG gas-shielded welding. Continuous deep-penetration weld beads eliminate micro-porosity, guaranteeing beam-end rotational stiffness under maximum loads.
Heavy-gauge 6mm structural steel corner column protectors and polymer impact absorption buffers shield structural columns from forklift impact. Removable bolt-down anchor guards ensure fast maintenance without beam unloading.
Every warehouse system is designed via 3D parametric CAD and analyzed via Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software. Dead loads, live loads, seismic ground accelerations, wind forces (for outdoor racks), and impact forces are validated before cutting.
Straightforward technical answers regarding international structural codes, container freight logistics, customs documentation, and on-site assembly for global EPC contractors, warehouse managers, and distributor partners.
Our structural engineering department performs static equivalent lateral force and dynamic response spectra calculations based on the site-specific Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) and soil shear wave profile. We calculate upright cross-sectional slenderness, baseplate thickness (up to 12-16mm), anchor bolt embedment depth (Hilti/Fischer chemical anchors), and horizontal/diagonal frame bracing. All calculations align with European EN 15512, US RMI MH16.1, and South American standards such as Chile’s NCh 2369 / NCh 433 and Colombia’s NSR-10.
We exclusively procure prime hot-rolled and cold-rolled structural steel coils certified to Chinese National Standards GB/T 700 Grade Q235B (comparable to European S235JR and ASTM A36) and GB/T 1591 Grade Q355B (equivalent to European S355JR and ASTM A572 Grade 50). Every container dispatch is accompanied by authentic Mill Test Certificates (MTC) according to EN 10204 Type 3.1, detailing heat numbers, chemical carbon equivalents (CEV), yield point, tensile limits, and elongation percentages.
In refrigerated and deep-freeze logistics facilities, ordinary carbon steel can experience severe ductile-to-brittle transition, leading to instantaneous cracking under dynamic loading. For low-temperature environments, we employ fine-grained, fully-killed Grade Q355D/E steels with verified Charpy V-notch impact toughness at sub-zero temperatures. Furthermore, we apply high-adhesion zinc-rich primer pre-coatings or hot-dip galvanizing (ISO 1461, ≥ 65 μm) to resist condensation-driven rusting during defrost cycles.
With our 30,000 ton monthly fabrication capacity, standard selective pallet racking and longspan orders of 1 to 5 Full Container Loads (FCL) are fabricated and surface-treated within 14 to 21 working days after final CAD approval. For overseas shipping, beams and uprights are packed with customized nesting spacers to maximize 40’HQ volume utilization. We guarantee maximum gross container payload (up to 26-28 metric tons depending on target country road weight limits) while preventing transit scuffing and frame distortion.
Every shipment includes a detailed component packing list, CAD general arrangement layout, 3D exploded assembly diagrams, and step-by-step installation manuals. Each frame and beam package is clearly color-coded and numbered. We provide real-time remote technical video support for your local mechanical contracting teams. For large-scale automated high-bay warehouses and multi-tier mezzanines, we can dispatch senior bilingual installation supervisors directly to your project site.
Yes. We possess in-house CNC tool and die manufacturing capabilities. If you require profile matching for existing installations (such as European teardrop, diamond, box-beam, or hex-hole styles from brands like Dexion, SSI Schaefer, Stow, or Interlake), our tooling engineers can precision-manufacture custom roll-forming roller sets and stamping dies to ensure 100% mechanical compatibility with your existing inventory.
To generate your complimentary 3D CAD proposal and structural load calculation within 24 hours, we require: (1) Warehouse building floor plan showing building columns, clear ceiling height, doors, and fire sprinkler clearance; (2) Pallet specifications: Width x Depth x Height, plus gross pallet weight; (3) Forklift model, maximum mast lift height, and minimum aisle turning radius; and (4) Site seismic and environmental location conditions (e.g., ambient vs. cold room).
HEDA Shelves provides a comprehensive 5-to-10 year structural warranty on all heavy-duty pallet racking uprights, box beams, and steel mezzanine frameworks operated under rated design capacities. Every production batch undergoes destructive testing on our hydraulic tensile test benches, measuring deflection limits ($L/200$) and connector safety clip dislodgement force ($≥ 10\text{ kN}$). We maintain archived CAD engineering project records for rapid replacement part sourcing throughout the lifecycle of your facility.