High Density Sheet Storage Rack for Metal Finishing Plants
Built for mixed sheet sizes, vertical density, and cleaner material staging.
metaline solutions works across sheet forming and surface treatment. That means flat-stock storage cannot just hold weight. It also has to keep different sheet sizes organized before coating, finishing, and downstream fabrication turn small handling mistakes into scrap, delay, or surface damage. This project was built around that reality.
- Supports 1524 × 3048 mm and 1220 × 2440 mm sheet formats.
- 1000 kg working load per drawer for regular forklift-fed handling.
- 4000 mm high structure for denser vertical storage.
Why this project fit metaline solutions
The requirement combined two sheet sizes, forklift-access drawers, and a full 4000 mm high structure. That is exactly the kind of brief where floor stacking stops making sense. Once a plant needs denser storage, stable drawer loads, and cleaner retrieval before surface treatment work, the rack has to behave like part of the process, not just part of the warehouse.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sheet sizes | 1524 × 3048 mm and 1220 × 2440 mm |
| Rack height | 4000 mm |
| Drawer working load | 1000 kg |
| Drawer design load | 1500 kg |
| Rack 1 size | 2760 × 1368 × 4000 mm |
| Rack 1 weight | 4340 kg |
| Rack 2 size | 3360 × 1668 × 4000 mm |
| Rack 2 weight | 5367 kg |
| Drawer spacing | 95 mm |
| Recommended sheet thickness | Below 50 mm |
Mixed-format storage
The rack program supports both major sheet sizes inside one plant layout.
Surface-friendly flow
Organized drawer storage helps reduce unnecessary material contact before finishing work starts.
Vertical density
A 4000 mm high structure helps the plant use air space instead of filling the floor with flat stock.
Main Questions Before Final Configuration
- Which sheet format turns over faster in the real production queue?
- Should both rack sizes launch together or be phased in?
- What forklift model will feed the drawers every day?
- Does the shipment need stronger export protection beyond standard wrap packing?
Those answers decide whether the plant should start with one rack type or move directly to the full two-size setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the same project support both main sheet sizes?
Yes. It is built around 1524 × 3048 mm and 1220 × 2440 mm material in the same plant plan.
Is the drawer working load 1000 kg?
Yes. The required working load is 1000 kg per drawer, with a higher design load behind the structure.
Why is drawer storage useful before surface treatment?
Because it keeps flat stock organized and reduces unnecessary contact before coating and finishing add value to the material.
Can the rack be packed for export?
Yes. The structure can ship dismantled, with standard wrap packing or stronger wooden protection depending on the order.
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