Adjustable Metal Pallet Racking Storage Rack
- Anti-Corrosion Polyester Powder Coat
- 50mm/75mm Adjustable Upright Pitch
- Load: 1,000–4,500 kg/level
Export Product Portfolio
Industrial Heavy-Duty Pallet Racking & Support Systems for Iraq
Engineered in our 30,000 m² Guangzhou manufacturing plant to withstand thermal expansion, seismic loads, and high-turnover logistics demands across Iraq's commercial zones.
Galvanized Demountable Stacking Post Rack
- Hot-Dip Galvanized Zinc Protection
- Modular Demountable Upright Posts
- Ideal for Basra Port Bulk Freight
Warehouse Selective Heavy Duty Pallet Rack
- 100% Pallet Accessibility & Selectivity
- Reinforced Dual-Anchor Footplates
- Optimized for Iraqi 3PL Warehousing
High-Density Drive-In Pallet Racking System
- Eliminates Picking Aisles for 80% Density
- Heavy-Duty Floor Guide Rails & Shoes
- Best for Cold Storage in Baghdad/Erbil
Stackable Cold-Rolled Steel Warehouse Rack
- High-Yield Q235B Cold-Rolled Steel
- Nestable Profile Saves Return Freight
- Flexible Tier Stacking for Seasonal Stock
Heavy-Duty Adjustable Cantilever Rack
- Single & Double-Sided Upright Base
- Pipe, Timber & Rebar Industrial Storage
- Capacity: 800–3,000 kg per Arm
Industrial Cantilever Storage Racks
- Bolted Base-to-Column Rigid Joint
- Structural I-Beam or Roll-Formed Profiles
- Engineered for Iraqi Heavy Manufacturing
Heavy Duty Tear Drop Pallet Racking
- Standard 2,000 kg/level High-Load Capacity
- Heavy Stamped Welded Footplates
- Interchangeable Tear Drop Pattern
Structural Integrity & Subgrade Engineering
The Critical Role of Pallet Racking Feet in Iraqi Logistics Warehouses
Why structural baseplates, anchor bolt pull-out calculations, and leveling shim durability represent 85% of long-term seismic and load stability in Middle Eastern logistics installations.
In structural storage engineering, a high-bay pallet racking system is only as dependable as its base interface. Operating across Iraq presents unique geotechnical and climatic realities: expansive alluvial soils in central Baghdad, coastal saline moisture and high water tables across Basra, and tectonic seismic friction along the Zagros Fold Belt in the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Dohuk). Pallet racking feet—commonly termed upright baseplates, footplates, or pedestal shoes—serve as the sole structural link that transfers hundreds of metric tons of dynamic and static vertical loads down to the concrete slab.
A frequent error made by overseas buyers procuring industrial shelving for Iraqi installations is treating upright baseplates as secondary stamped steel accessories. When standard thin-gauge (2.0mm–2.5mm) footplates are installed on sub-optimal industrial concrete slabs (common in converted industrial warehouses in Baghdad’s industrial belts like Abu Ghraib, Al-Zafraniya, and Basra’s Khor Al-Zubair Free Zone), localized stress concentrations lead to anchor shear, baseplate warping, and catastrophic progressive rack collapse. As a premier Chinese manufacturer with over 25 years of specialized export fabrication, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. designs and manufactures heavy-duty upright feet engineered to exceed BS EN 15512:2020, FEM 10.2.02, and RMI MH16.1 structural standards.
Heavy Stamped Baseplates
Engineered from 4.0mm to 6.0mm structural Q235B cold-rolled steel. Precision CNC punched dual holes accommodate M10 to M16 mechanical wedge expansion anchors with high pull-out safety margins.
Heavy Seismic Pedestals
Fabricated for the seismically active Kurdistan zone. Features 8.0mm–12.0mm oversized base surfaces, widened anchor spreads, and heavy-gauge stiffening gussets to absorb lateral seismic shear forces.
Galvanized Leveling Shims
Supplied in 1.0mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, and 5.0mm thicknesses with slotted horseshoe profiles. Enables millimeter-precise plumb alignment on irregular concrete slabs without dismantling upright assemblies.
Wrap-Around Post Boots
Integrated column floor protectors manufactured from 4.5mm thick curved structural steel. Bolted directly into the slab to isolate upright frames from forklift steering impacts at aisle entrances.
Engineering Specifications
Pallet Racking Feet & Baseplate Engineering Parameters
Direct comparative data utilized by our chief structural engineers to specify baseplate thickness, anchorage load, and anti-corrosion treatments for Iraqi commercial storage facilities.
| Baseplate Class | Steel Grade & Plate Gauge | Dimensions (W × L) | Anchorage Rating | Corrosion Finishing | Recommended Iraqi Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Light-Industrial | Q235B Cold-Rolled (3.0mm – 4.0mm) | 100 mm × 100 mm | 1× M10 Wedge Anchor (15 kN) | Electrostatic Powder (60μm) | Light manual picking, FMCG mezzanine legs in Baghdad wholesale markets |
| Heavy-Duty Warehouse | Q235B / Q355B (4.5mm – 6.0mm) | 120 mm × 140 mm | 2× M12 Expansion Studs (32 kN) | Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid Coat | Standard selective pallet racking for distribution centers in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah |
| Seismic / High-Bay Heavy | Q355B Structural Steel (8.0mm – 10.0mm) | 160 mm × 180 mm | 2× or 4× M16 Chemical Studs (68 kN) | Double-baked Anti-Abrasive Coat | High-bay automated racking and Drive-In systems exceeding 8m height in Northern Iraq |
| Harsh Marine / Chemical | Q235B Hot-Rolled (6.0mm – 8.0mm) | 140 mm × 160 mm | 2× Stainless A4-70 / Galvanized M12 | Hot-Dip Galvanized (ISO 1461, ≥85μm) | Basra Port warehouses, open-air storage yards, fertilizer and chemical depots |
| VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) | Q355B Precision Machined (10.0mm – 14.0mm) | 180 mm × 220 mm | 4× M16 Heavy Anchor Bolts (92 kN) | High-Durability Zinc Phosphate Primer | High-density logistics hubs with wire-guided turret trucks requiring zero base deflection |
Local Environment Adaptation
Engineering Racking Support Systems for Iraq's 3 Macro-Regions
How Guangzhou Heda Shelves customizes baseplate metallurgy, anchor chemistry, and surface finishes to counteract extreme summer heat, sandstorms, groundwater salinity, and tectonic activity.
1. Central Iraq & Greater Baghdad
Challenge: Ambient summer temperatures surpassing 52°C, fine abrasive dust from the Shamal winds, and uneven concrete slabs in older industrial districts (Karrada, Al-Zafraniya, Abu Ghraib).
HEDA Solution: Dual-layer electrostatic thermosetting powder coating that prevents thermal micro-cracking and UV degradation. Horseshoe leveling shims with secure alignment slots allow contractors to achieve EN 15620 tolerance classes on aging subfloors.
2. Southern Ports & Basra Oilfields
Challenge: Corrosive saline marine atmospheres around Umm Qasr Port and the Shatt al-Arab waterway, coupled with high groundwater tables that cause moisture wicking through concrete floors.
HEDA Solution: Hot-dip galvanization conforming to ISO 1461 with minimum zinc coating thickness of 85 microns. Baseplates and lower upright segments undergo chemical pickling and phosphating before receiving moisture-impermeable base coats.
3. Kurdistan Region (Erbil & Sulaymaniyah)
Challenge: Elevated seismic hazard zones associated with the Zagros Mountain fault system, requiring high structural ductility and resistance to base shear forces during seismic events.
HEDA Solution: Seismic baseplates stamped from high-strength Q355B structural steel, featuring widened hole spacing for heavy chemical epoxy anchors (e.g., Hilti HIT-RE 500 equivalent) to prevent edge blowout under dynamic cyclic loads.
Manufacturing Precision
Our 10-Step Automated Production Line
Every pallet racking upright foot, beam connector, and cold-formed profile is produced under strict ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance protocols in our factory in Guangzhou.
STEP 01
Raw Steel Spectrometry
Chemical & mechanical verification of prime Baosteel/Shougang structural coils (Q235B/Q355B).
STEP 02
CNC Slitting & Blanking
High-speed automated shear lines slit steel coils into exact strip tolerances (±0.1mm).
STEP 03
High-Speed Punching
Continuous hydraulic stamping of teardrop, diamond, or butterfly pitch holes along the upright.
STEP 04
Cold Roll Forming
18-station precision roll-forming lines fold upright profiles with multi-bend stiffening ribs.
STEP 05
Baseplate Laser Cutting
Laser and heavy punch blanking of 4mm–12mm steel footplates and slotted leveling shims.
STEP 06
Robotic MIG Welding
Automated robotic arm welding of beam end connectors and heavy-duty seismic baseplate boots.
STEP 07
Pickling & Phosphating
Nine-stage automated immersion pre-treatment removing all mill scale, rust, and surface grease.
STEP 08
Electrostatic Coating
Swiss Gema automated powder spray booths apply 60–90μm architectural-grade polyester resin.
STEP 09
200°C High-Temp Curing
Polymerization tunnel produces scratch-proof, heat-resistant, and corrosion-shielded finishes.
STEP 10
Seaworthy Export Packing
Components bundled with steel strapping, corner guards, air-bubble cushion, and moisture film.
Trade & Logistics Logistics
Importing Pallet Racking from China to Iraq: The Complete Guide
Navigating customs clearance, Port of Umm Qasr ocean freight, COSQC standards, and COC inspection requirements seamlessly.
Procuring warehouse storage infrastructure directly from a top Chinese manufacturer offers significant cost savings (typically 30% to 50% compared to local traders in Baghdad or European imports) while securing factory-direct quality control. However, navigating the Iraqi customs landscape requires strict compliance with bilateral trade protocols:
1. Certificate of Conformity (COC / VOC) Compliance
The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control (COSQC) in Iraq mandates that structural steel equipment entering Iraqi ports must be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by authorized third-party inspection agencies (such as SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or TÜV). Guangzhou Heda Shelves provides complete technical documentation, including raw material mill certificates, CE Certificate No. 2435-CPR-8605159, ISO 9001:2015 documentation (No. 18624Q00169R0M), and static load test reports. We coordinate directly with inspection auditors at our Guangzhou factory before container sealing, ensuring immediate customs release upon arrival.
2. Ocean Freight Logistics via Port of Umm Qasr
Maritime shipments depart regularly from southern China ports (Guangzhou Nansha, Shenzhen Chiwan/Yantian) bound for Iraq’s primary maritime gateway: The Port of Umm Qasr (North and South Terminals). Transit times typically range between 22 and 28 days via primary ocean carriers (including COSCO, CMA CGM, and Maersk). For projects in the Kurdistan Region, goods can also be routed through Mersin Port (Turkey) with bonded overland trucking directly to Ibrahim Khalil border crossing and onto Erbil, minimizing transit duration.
3. Container Consolidation & Weight Distribution
Pallet racking components represent a dense, high-weight cargo. Standard 40ft High Cube (40HC) containers accommodate up to 26–28 metric tons of steel beams, upright frames, and baseplates. Our shipping department employs customized 3D container packing software to calculate the exact center of gravity, bundling pallet racking feet and heavy baseplate accessories in the lower tier of containers to protect beams and frames during rough sea transit.
Procurement FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions by Iraqi Warehouse Operators
Clear, direct answers regarding slab leveling, seismic specifications, local customs, and installation support across Iraq.
How do we address uneven concrete warehouse slabs in Baghdad brownfield facilities?
We provide precision-cut galvanized steel leveling shims (1.0mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm, and 5.0mm) designed to fit directly beneath the upright footplates. During installation, our technical layout guides instruct contractors on shimming procedures to establish a plumb upright frame alignment within EN 15620 guidelines before tightening the slab anchor bolts.
What type of anchor bolts are recommended for warehouses in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah?
Because Northern Iraq is situated within an active seismic belt, we recommend M12 to M16 heavy-duty mechanical expansion anchors or chemical epoxy injection anchor studs. Our seismic baseplates are engineered with wider hole centers to prevent concrete breakout cones under lateral shear loading.
Can you provide the mandatory COC documentation for customs clearance at Umm Qasr?
Yes. We have established relationships with approved international inspection bodies including SGS, BV, and Intertek in Guangzhou. We manage the pre-shipment inspection (PSI), witness physical load testing, and obtain the certified Certificate of Conformity (COC) required by Iraqi customs authorities.
What is the standard production and shipping lead time to Iraq?
Factory production typically takes 15 to 25 days depending on project tonnage. Ocean freight from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Umm Qasr takes approximately 22 to 28 days. In total, expect goods delivered to your Iraqi site within 40 to 55 days from CAD drawing sign-off.
Do you support customized footplates for existing pallet racking brands in Iraq?
Yes. As an OEM and ODM manufacturer, our CNC punching and laser equipment can fabricate replacement or upgraded upright feet, footplates, and frame splices compatible with European, American, or Asian hole pitches (50mm, 75mm, 76.2mm, teardrop).
How do you assist our local installation team in Iraq?
Every shipment includes labeled components matching comprehensive 2D CAD assembly schematics, anchor torque charts, and step-by-step video guides. Our bilingual project engineers also provide remote video supervision during upright erection and anchor torque verification.
Engineering Consultation & Direct Factory Pricing
Plan Your Iraq Warehouse Storage Facility with Certified Engineers
Send your building dimensions (DWG or PDF), concrete slab thickness, pallet dimensions, and required forklift clear heights. Receive an engineered 2D/3D CAD layout, load capacity calculation table, and direct factory CIF Umm Qasr quote within 24 hours.
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