Herochu Automatic Long Bars Storage System
High-Density Automated Storage for Long Goods – From US $12 000, CE/UE/ISO 9001 Certified
When bundles of bar, tube, profile or rod lie scattered across the shop floor, valuable cubic metres are lost and retrieval times grow exponentially. Herochu’s Automatic Long Bars Storage System replaces random stacking with a rail-guided, gantry-served honeycomb rack that can cut floor-space demand by up to 60 % and slash handling times by 75 %. Built for single or bundled stock from 6 m to 12 m long, the solution is engineered for heavy-duty loads yet starts at a mid-market price of US $12 000 for a custom-configured bay.
System architecture at a glance
• Gantry loading/unloading bridge
Travels on a single linear guide rail, positioning pick-up or set-down to ±2 mm. Vertical lifting speed 9 m/min, horizontal shuttle speed 12 m/min keeps pace with saw lines and CNC centres.
• Modular rack matrix
Each 600 mm × 500 mm storage cell accepts one layer of material. Layer count and bay length are scalable to match building height and crane envelope.
• Chain-drive transmission
Low-maintenance, oil-bath chain delivers smooth, jerk-free motion and 100 % duty cycle capability.
• 3 t rated cells, 50 t+ total bay load
Frames are robot-welded from Q355B structural steel, then powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
Core advantages for plant managers
- One-aisle concept
A single service corridor serves the entire rack block, releasing aisle space for production or additional machines. - Rapid, crane-free handling
The gantry bridge does the lifting; forklift traffic is eliminated, improving safety and reducing fleet size. - 100 % traceability
Optional WMS integration assigns each bar a unique cell address; inventory is updated in real time. - Future-proof modularity
Add extra bays or extend rack length without dismantling existing components—ideal for growing businesses. - Energy-smart operation
Variable-frequency drives and regenerative braking cut power consumption versus conventional lift trucks.
Technical specification summary
| Parameter | Standard Range | Custom Option |
|---|---|---|
| Storage length | 6 000 mm / 9 000 mm / 12 000 mm | Any 1 m increment |
| Load per layer | 3 t (standard) | 2–8 t |
| Total rack load | 50 t (6 m) – 250 t (12 m) | Project-specific |
| Vertical speed | 9 m/min | Up to 15 m/min |
| Horizontal speed | 12 m/min | Up to 20 m/min |
| Cell grid | 600 mm × 500 mm | Adjustable |
| Drive | Chain + linear guide | Rack & pinion on request |
| Control | PLC + HMI touchscreen | WMS/WCS link |
| Safety | Light curtains, e-stop, overload sensor | Optional RFID batch reader |
| Certification | CE, UE, ISO 9001 | Additional ATEX on request |
| Finish | Powder coat RAL 2004 orange / 5015 blue | Custom colours & hot-dip galvanising |
Installation & commissioning
Herochu supplies the system in pre-bolted modules with factory-tested electrics. A two-person crew can commission a six-bay rack inside two shifts. The scope includes:
• Floor rail anchoring templates and epoxy grout kit
• Pre-wired control cubicle with VFD and Ethernet port
• On-site calibration of travel, lifting and safety sensors
• Operator training and two-year structural warranty
• Lifetime remote diagnostics via secure VPN
Typical ROI profile
Customers report payback in 12–18 months through:
• 60 % reduction of floor space → avoided building expansion
• 75 % faster material change-over → higher machine uptime
• 30 % lower labour cost (fewer forklift hours)
• Near-zero product damage thanks to controlled handling
Next step
Send your warehouse layout and load list for a free 3-D proposal. Minimum order is one bay; bespoke configurations start at US $12 000 ex-works. From initial survey to final commissioning, Herochu’s professional design team ensures your Automatic Long Bars Storage System delivers measurable productivity gains on day one.
