In injection molding and metal stamping, the “Die Change” is the critical bottleneck. If your team is still using a forklift to drag a 5-ton mold off a static shelf, you are playing a dangerous game. Not only is there a high risk of damaging the expensive tooling, but the process is slow, clumsy, and physically demanding. There is a smarter way to handle these massive assets. By equipping a Heavy Duty Crank Out Rack with solid decking, you can transform your storage into a precision retrieval system that slashes changeover times.
The “Vertical Lift” Advantage
Molds and dies are designed to be lifted from the top, not pushed from the side. Yet, standard shelving forces you to slide them in and out, scraping the bottom mounting plates and risking alignment issues.
With an overhead crane accessible racking system, the shelf extends 100% out of the rack structure. This allows you to position your overhead crane directly above the mold’s eye bolts. You lift it straight up—zero friction, zero dragging, and zero swinging. It’s the safest possible way to move a heavy, dense object, protecting both the tool and the operator.
Reclaim Your Floor Space
Because molds are so heavy and awkward, many shops simply leave them on the floor or on low-level pallets. This creates a “graveyard” of tooling that eats up valuable production space and makes organization impossible.
Electric systems allow for effortless handling of extreme weights, maximizing vertical density.
A Telescopic Cantilever Rack is built to handle extreme point loads (up to 5 tons per level). This means you can confidently stack your heaviest molds 4 or 5 levels high. You instantly clear your floor for forklifts and production flow, condensing your entire tool crib into a compact, organized footprint.
Speed Up Your SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
In Lean Manufacturing, reducing changeover time is key. If it takes 30 minutes just to find and retrieve a mold, your machine uptime suffers.
By placing a customized roll out cantilever rack adjacent to your presses, you create a “Point of Use” library. The next tool is always ready and accessible in seconds. The crane operator can retrieve the new mold and return the old one in a single efficient loop, cutting significant “motion waste” out of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I put solid steel decking on the arms?
Yes. While the standard rack is open arms for pipe, we frequently outfit them with heavy-gauge steel decking or safety mesh (as seen in the image) specifically for storing dies, motors, and other non-linear heavy items.
2. What is the weight limit for mold storage?
We engineer these racks for “Extreme Duty.” A single crank-out shelf can be rated for 10,000 lbs (approx 5,000 kg). We use structural H-beam steel to ensure there is zero deflection even under these concentrated loads.
3. Do I need a special tool to crank the drawers?
No, it comes with an ergonomic hand crank. The gearing ratio is designed so that moving a 5-ton load requires only about 30 lbs of force. For high-frequency environments, we also offer electric drive systems.
4. Can I store different sized molds on the same shelf?
Absolutely. The decking creates a continuous flat surface. You can place multiple small dies or one giant mold on a single level. We can also add dividers to keep them organized.
5. Is this safer than a standard die rack?
Yes, because it eliminates the need to reach into the rack with a forklift or pry bar. All lifting is done in the open aisle with a crane, which is the gold standard for heavy material handling safety.
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