Explore our certified range of light-to-heavy selective racking, longspan steel shelving, shuttle lanes, and high-efficiency picking systems optimized for small pallet handling and compact warehouse footprints.
Engineered with cold-rolled Q235B structural steel, this dual-pallet depth system doubles storage density by minimizing internal operating aisles. Perfect for medium-to-small palletized stock and fast-moving batch warehousing.
| Load Capacity: | 500 – 1,500 kg/level |
| Pitch Adjust: | 50mm / 75mm Pitch |
| Pallet Access: | Double-Reach Forklift |
Versatile light-to-medium pallet and carton racking with boltless quick-assembly beam connectors. Built specifically for garage maintenance rooms, e-commerce picking lines, and compact distribution facilities.
| Dimensions: | 2000×600×2000 mm |
| Decking Type: | Steel Panel / Mesh Deck |
| Surface Finish: | Epoxy Powder Coat |
Multi-tiered structural frame with dual-post reinforcement and step-beam mechanics. Designed for multi-SKU facilities demanding high vertical clearance, 100% pallet selectivity, and maximum rigidity under seismic loads.
| Bay Capacity: | Up to 4,000 kg/tier |
| Configuration: | 5-Tier Vertical Bay |
| Safety Norms: | EN 15512 / ISO 9001 |
Lightweight, electrostatic-resistant, and chemically neutral polypropylene picking bins engineered to fit seamlessly onto small pallet racking shelves, longspan beams, and order fulfillment flow-rail configurations.
| Material: | Virgin Polypropylene PP |
| Modularity: | Stackable & Collapsible |
| Application: | Apparel & Small Parts |
High-ventilation chrome/powder-coated open-wire racking system designed for narrow footprint areas, cleanroom supply chains, and food-grade packaging depots where sprinkler penetration and dust prevention are paramount.
| Ventilation: | 80% Open-Air Airflow |
| Layer Count: | 5-Tier Adjustable Wire |
| Load Rating: | 150 – 350 kg/shelf |
Next-generation automated radio shuttle storage. Autonomous 4-way robotic carriers navigate internal channels to deposit and retrieve both Euro and ISO pallets without requiring forklift entry into the storage racks.
| Automation: | 4-Way Radio Carrier |
| Storage Mode: | FIFO & LIFO Automated |
| Temperature: | Down to -30°C Cold Store |
The benchmark racking system for international warehouses handling mixed pallet footprints. Features 3-claw/4-claw interlocking beam connectors with drop-in safety locking pins to eliminate accidental dislodgement.
| Connector: | Interlocking Claw System |
| Standard: | FEM 10.2.02 / CE |
| Finish: | Electrostatic Powder RAL |
Custom-profiled small and medium pallet racking fabricated to fit non-standard warehouse column grids, low ceiling limits, and mezzanine undercroft areas. Complete with optional row spacers and column impact guards.
| Customization: | Frame Height & Depth |
| Steel Grade: | Q235B / Q355B Hot-Rolled |
| Packaging: | Seaworthy Bundled Steel |
Understanding the mechanical deflection limits, floor area efficiency, and capital investment requirements when configuring storage infrastructure for light-to-medium pallet weights (300kg – 1500kg per position).
| Racking Architecture | Optimal Pallet Capacity | Floor Footprint Utilization | Selectivity Rate | Primary Material Section | Best Warehouse Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Pallet Racking (Selective) | 300 – 1,200 kg / level | 45% – 55% Utilization | 100% Direct Access | Omega-profile upright 80×60×1.5mm | Micro-fulfillment, auto-parts, retail DCs |
| Longspan Steel Shelving | 150 – 500 kg / shelf | 40% – 50% Utilization | 100% Manual Handpick | C-channel step beam 50×30×1.2mm | Garages, small carton storage, e-commerce |
| Double Deep Pallet Racking | 800 – 2,000 kg / level | 60% – 70% Utilization | 50% Direct Access | Upright 90×70×2.0mm + dual-reach | FMCG, cold stores with medium SKUs |
| 4-Way Radio Shuttle ASRS | 500 – 1,500 kg / pallet | 80% – 90% Utilization | Automated FIFO/LIFO | Heavy-gauge guide rails + robotic shuttle | High-throughput cold chain, beverage hubs |
| Narrow Wire Shelving (5-Tier) | 100 – 300 kg / shelf | 35% – 45% Utilization | 100% Direct Access | Tubular uprights 25.4mm + truss wire | Healthcare, chemical dry-rooms, retail stock |
*Note: Structural load limits calculated according to EN 15512:2020 standards assuming uniform distributed loads (UDL) and maximum beam deflection threshold of L/200.
Global supply chains are shifting rapidly toward localized micro-fulfillment hubs, tighter real estate constraints, and modular rack architectures. Here is how leading logistics directors are purchasing small pallet storage infrastructure.
With last-mile fulfillment speed driving consumer expectations, distributors are shifting capital away from remote megawarehouses toward decentralized suburban mini-DCs. These smaller footprint sites lack high ceilings, demanding small pallet racking configurations with vertical uprights between 2.5m and 4.5m that can operate efficiently with narrow-aisle reach trucks or pedestrian stackers.
Procurement teams are avoiding single-purpose systems. Today’s most requested design features heavy-duty palletized storage on the ground and lower levels, integrated with multi-tier longspan shelving, carton flow rails, or stackable corrugated polypropylene bins on upper levels. This maximizes cube utilization while allowing hand-picking operators and forklift drivers to co-exist safely in identical aisles.
Surging global ocean freight costs have incentivized engineering innovations in cold-formed steel. By upgrading raw coil specifications from basic Q235B to high-yield Q355B steel, Chinese manufacturers produce racking with thinner wall gauges (e.g., 1.5mm vs. 2.0mm) without compromising load deflection limits—reducing total shipping weight and carbon footprint by up to 18% per container.
International supply chains frequently cycle between Euro pallets (1200×800mm), ISO standard pallets (1200×1000mm), and North American GMA pallets (48×40 inches). Future-proof small pallet racking buyers demand universal beam lengths (such as 2300mm or 2700mm) fitted with dual-purpose pallet support bars or welded wire mesh decking to accommodate disparate pallet dimensions without reconfiguring upright bays.
While full ASRS may be cost-prohibitive for small warehouses initially, smart buyers are specifying pallet racks built with punched tolerances compatible with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). By ensuring rigid floor-anchoring bolt patterns and strict rail alignment, enterprises can transition from manual forklifts to automated shuttle carriers without tearing out racking infrastructure.
Stringent EU environmental mandates (such as RoHS and REACH compliance) have made solvent-free electrostatic polyester powder coatings mandatory. Importers verify that factory pretreatment lines utilize automated phosphate-free or nano-ceramic washing to ensure corrosion resistance (exceeding 500 hours in salt spray testing) without releasing heavy metal contaminants into industrial water tables.
Modern small pallet racking manufacturing combines continuous automated roll-forming, laser multi-axis punching, and robotic beam welding to eliminate the structural weaknesses historically found in manual fabrication.
Uprights undergo progressive cold-forming through 16 to 24 precision roller stations. This preserves internal crystalline steel integrity and prevents micro-fracturing along column corners, providing supreme torsional rigidity under uneven pallet loading conditions.
Engineered in adherence with EN 15512 and FEM 10.2.02 codes. Each upright frame design is verified through finite element analysis (FEA) to withstand horizontal seismic accelerations, ensuring that minor ground tremors do not cause cascading structural collapse.
Beam end connectors (claws) are fused to tubular box beams via six-axis robotic carbon dioxide shielded welding. Automated seam tracking ensures continuous, void-free weld pools that exceed standard manual welding shear strengths by more than 40%.
Raw Material Inspection
Precision Steel Cutting
Automated Punching
Cold Roll Forming
Beam Roll Forming
Automated Polishing
Robotic CO2 Welding
Pickling & Phosphating
Electrostatic Coating
QC & Seaworthy Packing
Established in 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has grown from a specialized steel fabrication plant into one of Asia’s preeminent warehouse storage systems exporters. We supply distributors, systems integrators, and logistics operators worldwide with complete, certified storage hardware.
Our manufacturing operations are audited and certified under CE Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159 and ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 18624Q00169R0M. Load tables, mill test certificates (MTC), and EN-compliant structural documentation are provided with every shipment.
Our in-house structural engineering department prepares comprehensive 2D CAD floor plans and 3D realistic warehouse visual simulations at no cost before you place an order. We evaluate your truck turn radiuses, ceiling trusses, fire sprinkler spacing, and local seismic parameters.
Pallet beams and upright columns are bundled with high-tensile steel strapping, corrugated corner protectors, and non-slip air-cushion dunnage to prevent transport deformation inside 20GP/40HQ shipping containers. Direct ocean freight is handled regularly to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Los Angeles, and Jebel Ali.
Find definitive engineering answers regarding load deflection thresholds, Euro vs. ISO pallet compatibility, steel grades, custom RAL color options, and ocean freight logistics.
Send us your building architectural drawing (DWG or PDF), clear ceiling height, pallet weight specifications, and handling equipment model. Our senior structural engineers will return an optimized CAD bay design, seismic-rated load capacity table, and competitive factory-direct quote within 24 hours.