Herochu Automatic Warehouses for Plates Vertical Storage – Custom Vertical Sheet-Metal Towers from US$8,900, CE / UE / ISO 9001 Certified
Stop wasting floor space and labor hours on conventional stacking. Herochu’s fully automatic warehouses for plates vertical storage transform every cubic meter of your workshop into a high-density, high-speed material hub. Starting at only US$8,900 and tailor-made to your exact bay size, this CE, UE and ISO 9001 certified system delivers automatic weight detection, automatic storage and automatic delivery—all controlled through an intuitive PLC touch-screen interface.
1. Vertical Storage That Pays for Itself
| Traditional Floor Stacking | Herochu Automatic Tower |
|---|---|
| 30 m² footprint per 100 t | <8 m² for 150 t |
| Manual forklift handling | Zero-touch gantry & crane loading |
| 15 min change-over | ≤60 s automatic retrieval |
| No inventory visibility | Real-time weight & slot tracking |
Users report ROI in 12–18 months on high-mix laser or plasma cutting lines .
2. Modular Tower Specifications
| Model Series | Tower Width | Levels | Load / Level | Max Plate Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC-B3015 | 3 015 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 3 000 × 1 500 mm |
| HC-B4015 | 4 015 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 4 000 × 1 500 mm |
| HC-B4020 | 4 020 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 4 000 × 2 000 mm |
| HC-B6015 | 6 015 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 6 000 × 1 500 mm |
| HC-B6020 | 6 020 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 6 000 × 2 000 mm |
| HC-B6025 | 6 025 mm | 8–13 | 3 T or 5 T | 6 000 × 2 500 mm |
All dimensions can be customized. Additional height or bay extensions available.
3. How the System Works
- Dual Loading Modes
• Forklift feed: 1.5 T hydraulic platform with centering pins
• Overhead crane feed: 5 T rated lifting lugs and anti-sway hooks - Automatic Weight Detection
• Integrated load cells on every shelf provide ±0.5 % accuracy for real-time inventory valuation and nesting software feedback. - Chain-Driven Vertical Lift
• 9 m/min lifting speed, 12 m/min inlet/outlet speed
• Linear guide rails + hardened chain transmission ensure ±1 mm positioning repeatability after 1 million cycles. - PLC Touch-Screen Control
• 15-inch color HMI with drag-and-drop slot assignment
• Ethernet/OPC-UA ready for ERP, MES or laser-cutter nesting integration
• Maintenance alerts, cycle counters and remote diagnostics via secure VPN.
4. Safety & Durability by Design
- Hot-rolled Q355B frames robot-welded and stress-relieved for 5 T shelf loads
- Category-3 safety PLC with interlocked light curtains and perimeter fencing
- Powder-coat finish ≥80 µm, salt-spray tested 500 h for corrosion resistance
- Emergency-stop pendants on both loading sides and wireless remote for crane operators
5. Installation & Global Support
- 15-day standard lead time, 25 days for fully bespoke layouts
- Free on-site installation & commissioning in 38 countries to date
- 2-year warranty on structure, mechanical and control systems
- Lifetime technical support via Jinan HQ, Dallas and Rotterdam service hubs
6. Typical Customer Journey
- Send Workshop Drawing – Upload CAD or PDF in any format
- Receive 3-D Layout + ROI Report – Within 24 hours, including crane envelope analysis
- Approve & Order – Choose color, safety options and software interface language
- Delivery & Commissioning – Knock-down modules shipped with pre-wired harnesses; on-site team completes integration in 1–2 days
- Operate & Scale – Add extra bays or towers without interrupting production
Prices include PLC, touch screen, weight sensors and on-site commissioning. Crating and ocean freight quoted separately.
Reclaim Your Floor. Reclaim Your Time.
Whether you run a 1 kW job-shop laser or a 20 kW lights-out line, Herochu Automatic Warehouses for Plates Vertical Storage deliver safe, efficient, heavy-load performance that scales with your growth.
Contact Herochu today—send your plate sizes, daily tonnage and workshop file for a free 3-D layout and ROI calculation within 24 hours.
