Honeycomb Racking System | Automatic Long Bars Honeycomb Rack System
CE • ISO 9001 • Fully Customizable from USD 3 660 • Unlimited Expandability • 7 000 lb Per Slot
When long bars, tubes, angles, or flat stock clog your aisles and slow your saw, you have two choices: add expensive floor space, or add intelligence. Herochu’s HC-G automatic honeycomb racking system turns vertical air into productive cubic metres, slashes retrieval times, and starts at only USD 3 660 for a tailor-made layout. Every frame is CE & ISO 9001 certified and designed in modular steel that can grow—and pay for itself—right alongside your order book.
- The Problem: Traditional Cantilever Racks Waste Space, Time, and Talent
Cantilever arms are great for forklifts but terrible for human pickers. Operators must climb, reach, or wait for a crane to free a single bar buried behind a bundle. Inventory counts become guesswork, safety incidents rise, and valuable floor space is lost to oversized aisles. Herochu’s honeycomb rack eliminates each pain point by replacing arms with hexagonal cells that separate, support, and present every piece instantly. - Honeycomb Design—Why Hexagons Matter
Honeycomb cells distribute load in six directions, creating a self-bracing structure that carries up to 7 000 lb per slot while using 27 % less steel than equivalent box-beam sections. The geometry also forms a natural cradle, preventing round tubes from rolling and thin flat bars from bowing. Each cell is laser-cut, robot-welded, and powder-coated for a lifetime of corrosion-free service. - Modular DNA—Start Small, Grow Tall
The HC-G system ships in 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, or 12 ft upright modules that bolt together to any length—literally unlimited. Need two cells today and two hundred next year? Simply add frames and beams without dismantling the existing rack. Expansion takes hours, not weeks, and never interrupts production. - Model Matrix—Pick Your Payload & Footprint
Model | Single-Layer Load | Length | Layers | Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | Assistance
HC-G6053D | 3 t | 6 m | 4 + 1 bilateral | 6 435 × 3 340 × 1 750 mm | Manual / Electric
HC-G9055S | 5 t | 9 m | 4 + 1 unilateral | 9 435 × 3 340 × 1 550 mm | Manual / Electric
HC-G9055D | 5 t | 9 m | 4 + 1 bilateral | 9 435 × 3 340 × 1 750 mm | Manual / Electric
HC-G12055D | 5 t | 12 m | 4 + 1 bilateral | 12 435 × 3 340 × 1 750 mm | Manual / Electric
All widths, heights, and layer counts can be customized. Electric bridge crane or mobile trolley integration is plug-and-play.
- Automatic Retrieval—How the System Works
a. Mobile Trolley
A low-profile, battery-powered trolley rides on floor-level rails in front of the rack. Each hex cell has a roller-equipped tray that extends 350 mm when summoned.
b. Bridge Crane Option
For bundles heavier than 1 000 kg, an overhead bridge crane with a vacuum or mechanical gripper lifts the entire stack and places it directly onto the infeed conveyor or saw table.
c. Inventory Software
Optional RFID tags on each tray sync with your ERP. The operator scans the job number; the rack presents the correct bar and logs the deduction automatically. - Space & Safety Benefits
• Floor Space Savings: Hexagonal cells eliminate the need for 4 m forklift aisles. Average footprint reduction = 35 % versus cantilever.
• Vertical Utilization: Add a steel mezzanine on top of the rack to create an extra 9 m² of picking or office space per bay.
• Worker Safety: No climbing, no suspended loads over personnel, and no sharp edges—every tray edge is chamfered and capped.
• Clear Visual Inventory: Each cell is numbered and color-coded. Cycle counts take minutes, not days. - Customization Menu
• Closed honeycomb pans for thin, flexible material (e.g., aluminum flat bars)
• Variable slot widths from 100 mm to 400 mm in 50 mm increments
• Hot-dip galvanizing for outdoor or coastal use
• Seismic Zone 4 bracing packages for California, Chile, or Japan
• Custom powder-coat colors to match corporate branding
• Integration with existing ERP via RESTful API or OPC-UA - Installation & Commissioning
Herochu delivers the rack in knocked-down kits to minimize freight cost. Two technicians and one local rigger can assemble a 9 m, 5-ton system in one shift. Every beam is pre-drilled; every upright is laser-marked. Final alignment uses magnetic levels and turnbuckles—no welding, no torches. Once erected, our engineer conducts a full-load test and issues the CE conformity certificate. - ROI Snapshot—Real Customer Data
A structural-steel fabricator in Texas replaced 120 ft of double-sided cantilever with two HC-G12055D racks in May 2024. Results after 90 days:
• Retrieval time per 20 ft bar: 4 min → 45 sec (-81 %)
• Inventory accuracy: 92 % → 99.6 %
• Floor space reclaimed: 540 ft² repurposed for welding bays
• Annual labor savings: USD 67 400 (two FTE)
• Payback period: 5.4 months - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the rack be installed outdoors?
A: Yes. Specify hot-dip galvanizing and stainless hardware. UV-stable powder coat is standard.
Q: What is the maximum bay length?
A: We have shipped continuous bays up to 60 m. Intermediate bracing is added every 6 m for seismic compliance.
Q: Can I retrofit the mobile trolley later?
A: Absolutely. Rails are embedded in the floor with chemical anchors; the trolley drops in within two hours.
Q: How do I load a full 7 000 lb bundle?
A: Use the bridge crane option or an external forklift to place the bundle onto the extendable tray. The tray then retracts under pneumatic power.
- Environmental Footprint
Steel profiles are sourced from mills using 85 % recycled content. Powder coating is TGIC-free and VOC-compliant. Pneumatic actuators run on plant air, consuming less than 0.1 kWh per 100 cycles. - Order Workflow
- Upload your bar list and shop drawing to our secure portal.
- Receive a 3-D STEP model and static load report within 24 hours.
- Approve the quote—starting at USD 3 660—and lock the production slot.
- Kit ships in 10–15 days with full CE documentation.
- Optional on-site assembly and training completes the project.
- Conclusion
Whether you store 2 m aluminum extrusions or 12 m structural beams, Herochu’s automatic honeycomb racking system turns chaos into cubic profit. Modular, expandable, and certified for global markets, it is the last storage solution you will ever need to buy—because it grows with you, not against you.
Contact Herochu today for a free layout drawing and ROI calculator. Discover how a tailor-made honeycomb rack can double your storage density, cut retrieval time by 80 %, and give your team the safety and speed it deserves.
