Aluminum extrusions up to 6 meters long present a storage problem that standard shelving cannot solve. The material is light relative to steel, but its length generates handling instability, and its soft surface finish scratches on contact with rough arm edges or mixed-grade stock. The Herochu Heavy Duty Steel Pipe Storage Rack addresses both issues: a telescopic cantilever structure rated for 3,000 kg per level, and independent tier compartments that isolate aluminum profiles from harder materials that would mark their surfaces.
Aluminum Profile Storage Challenges
Six-meter aluminum extrusions—window frame stock, heat sink profiles, structural tubing—require full-length support to prevent sagging between contact points. When stored on fixed arms spaced for general-purpose loads, the mid-span deflection can exceed tolerance limits, producing dimensional drift that downstream CNC operations then reject.
The Herochu telescopic cantilever rack solves this through adjustable arm spacing—600 mm as standard, custom set at the factory. Arms position at intervals that match the bending characteristics of the specific profile cross-section, distributing support along the full 6-meter length. Each arm carries up to 500 kg, giving a per-level capacity of 3,000 kg on the HC-G6053 and HC-G6053S models.
Telescopic Arm Operation
The hand-crank drive on each tier extends the cantilever arms by 70% to 99% of their retracted length. This brings the stored aluminum profiles out from the rack column face for direct access—no forklift approach required, no crane sling needed for lightweight extrusions. After loading or retrieval, the arms retract into the rack footprint.
Manual crank operation eliminates the electric motors and control systems that powered storage systems require. For facilities storing aluminum profiles at moderate access frequency, the mechanical drive keeps maintenance costs low and avoids downtime from electrical faults or sensor misalignment.
Surface Protection and Material Isolation
Aluminum profile surface finish is vulnerable to damage from contact with steel, copper, or stored bundles of dissimilar metal. Galvanic interaction and physical abrasion both degrade the anodized or mill-finished surface.
The Herochu rack prevents this through independent compartments at each storage level. Each tier is dedicated to a single material type or profile dimension. Operators load 6-meter aluminum profiles onto tiers configured specifically for extrusion stock, separate from steel pipe or copper rod stored on other levels. This segregation preserves surface quality from receiving through final issue.
Q235B Frame and Dual-Beam Crossbar
The rack structure is fabricated from Q235B high-strength steel. The dual-beam crossbar design connects column assemblies across the rack width, resisting the lateral and torsional forces that extended cantilevers generate under full load.
For 6-meter aluminum profile storage, the frame’s primary load comes from profile weight distributed across multiple arms—not from the concentrated single-point loads that round pipe creates. The dual-beam design accommodates this distributed loading pattern while maintaining the structural rigidity needed when the telescopic arms extend outward.
Space Efficiency and Powder Coating
Aluminum extrusion storage typically consumes disproportionate floor area because long stock requires wide handling aisles. The Herochu telescopic design reclaims that aisle space—arms extend only during active loading or retrieval, so adjacent racks position close together, recovering over 30% of the storage zone floor area. This lets facilities add capacity within existing warehouse dimensions.
All structural steel components receive powder coating after fabrication. The coating protects the Q235B frame from atmospheric corrosion and provides a smooth, hard contact surface that will not transfer rust or abrasive oxidation to stored aluminum profiles—preserving both rack service life and material surface quality.
Model Specifications
| Model | Pipe Length (mm) | Load per Level (kg) | Default Tiers | Clear Space (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC-G6053S | 6,000 | 3,000 | 5 (custom) | 600 (custom) |
| HC-G6053 | 6,000 | 3,000 | 5 (custom) | 600 (custom) |
| HC-G9065 | 9,000 | 5,000 | 6 (custom) | 600 (custom) |
| HC-G12065 | 12,000 | 5,000 | 6 (custom) | 600 (custom) |
For 6-meter aluminum profiles, the HC-G6053 and HC-G6053S match the material length at 3,000 kg per-level capacity. Facilities anticipating higher density storage can select the HC-G9065 or HC-G12065 and use the excess length capacity for staged oversize material.
CE Certification
The Herochu heavy duty steel pipe storage rack carries CE certification, confirming structural and operational compliance with European safety standards. Pre-shipment load testing documents that the rack supports rated capacity without deflection beyond design tolerance—providing verification before the equipment enters service.
Summary
Storing 6-meter aluminum profiles demands more than heavy capacity—it requires full-length support, surface isolation, and aisle-free access. The Herochu Heavy Duty Steel Pipe Storage Rack combines a Q235B dual-beam frame, manually cranked telescopic arms, and independent tier compartments to deliver organized, damage-free storage for aluminum extrusions in fabrication shops and distribution centers.
