Sheet Metal Organizer | Sheet Material Storage Rack

Heavy-Duty Sheet Metal Organizer: Transform Your Workshop Storage with Herochu’s Drawer Rack System

Industrial-Grade Sheet Material Storage Rack Starting at $5,199 | CE & ISO 9001 Certified | Fully Customizable Configurations

When floor space vanishes beneath stacks of sheet metal, plywood, and composite panels, workshop productivity grinds to a halt. Every fabricator, warehouse manager, and manufacturing lead knows the frustration: valuable materials scattered across aisles, time wasted hunting specific grades, and the constant safety hazard of leaning sheet stacks. Herochu’s multi-layer drawer rack system dismantles these challenges entirely—pulling your inventory into a vertical, organized, and instantly accessible configuration that reclaims up to 80% of your floor space while cutting material retrieval time by half.

Revolutionary Drawer-Pull Design: Access Without the Avalanche

Traditional vertical sheet racks force uncomfortable trade-offs. You either sacrifice accessibility for density or risk worker injury with awkward, manual extractions. Our rack system eliminates this compromise through a sealed-bearing rail mechanism that lets each drawer glide out 100%, presenting the entire sheet inventory at crane or forklift height. No more dangerous leaning, no more toppling stacks, and no more damaged edges from hasty pulls.

The rocker-type pulling method, integrated into every level, requires minimal manual force—even when loaded to capacity. Operators simply engage the handle and guide the drawer outward. This mechanical advantage means a single worker can safely access a 6-ton steel plate layer without assistance, reducing labor costs and time spent on material handling. Each drawer accommodates a single sheet specification, allowing you to categorize by thickness, material type, or project assignment, with clear labeling visible from the aisle.

Load-Bearing Architecture That Defies Expectations

We built this system for the realities of heavy industry, not theoretical loads. The external framework utilizes 200×200 H-steel columns, anchored by 150×75 H-steel top and bottom pulls, creating a rigid skeleton that resists deflection even under maximum capacity. Support arms of 100×100 angle steel distribute weight across the structure, while 63-angle steel back pulls prevent racking forces from compromising alignment.

Each drawer features its own 10-angle steel column reinforcement and a 180×100 rectangular tube frame, engineered to handle concentrated point loads from crane suction cups or forklift tines. This dual-layer engineering—robust outer structure matched with reinforced inner drawers—ensures that after ten thousand cycles, the rack performs identically to day one.

Standard model capacities:

• HC-B3015-63: 3 tons per layer, 3000×1500mm plates
• HC-B4015-63: 3 tons per layer, 4000×1500mm plates
• HC-B4020-65: 5 tons per layer, 4000×2000mm plates
• HC-B6020-66: 6 tons per layer, 6000×2000mm plates

Every configuration supports 5 active drawers plus a base storage level, with partition heights adjustable up to 220mm to accommodate varying sheet thicknesses—from thin aluminum composites to 25mm steel plate stacks.

Specifications That Meet Real-World Demands

Custom Engineering Parameters:

• Height Range: 0–5 meters total structure height
• Weight Class: 1–5 tons total rack weight (unloaded)
• Level Count: 3–10 drawer levels configurable
• Decking Options: Flat steel, checkered plate, or perforated steel surfaces
• Finish: Powder-coated (standard colors) or hot-dip galvanized for corrosive environments

Customization: Your Workshop, Your Rules

While our four standard models cover most common sheet dimensions, Herochu’s engineering team treats these as starting points, not limitations. Recently, a marine fabrication shop in Rotterdam needed to store 8000×2500mm aluminum hull plates. We expanded the drawer frame to 8280×2580mm, upgraded the H-steel to 250×250 specs, and maintained the 5-ton-per-layer capacity they required. Lead time? Seventeen days from drawing approval to dispatch.

Perhaps you handle mixed inventory: steel sheets on lower levels, acrylic panels above requiring gentler handling. We’ll spec softer polyurethane drawer liners for the upper levels while keeping steel decking below. Maybe your ceiling clearance restricts height but you need more levels—we’ll engineer 3-tier units with reinforced抽屉 columns to maintain stability. The mobility option adds heavy-duty casters with lockout mechanisms, transforming stationary racks into mobile banks for flexible shop floor reconfiguration.

OEM and ODM services come standard, not as premium add-ons. Send us your maximum sheet size, average load per type, available floor space, and crane/forklift access points. Our design team returns a 3D model within 72 hours, complete with load distribution calculations and footprint optimizations.

Integration with Existing Material Handling Equipment

“Will this work with our overhead crane?” It’s the first question most facilities ask. Yes—specifically. The open-door design provides full hall-height access, allowing crane suction cups or magnetic lifters to approach from any angle. The 2280mm total height clears most standard bridge cranes while keeping sheets within ergonomic lifting range. For vacuum lifters, the drawer’s full extension means the operator can position the suction array directly over the center of mass, reducing swing risk during lift-off.

Forklift compatibility? Absolutely. The flat-plate drawer design accepts fork tines up to 150mm wide, and the 180×100 rectangular tube frame prevents tine penetration damage. Pull the drawer, drive in, lift, retract. For facilities using both crane and forklift access, we’ll configure alternating drawer heights—lower levels optimized for forks, upper levels for crane work.

Surface Treatment That Survives the Shop Floor

Powder coating provides a hard, abrasion-resistant finish that withstands daily scuffs from shifting sheets. We apply a 60-micron minimum thickness, oven-cured for uniform coverage on all surfaces—including inside the rail channels where lesser finishes peel first. For coastal facilities, chemical plants, or outdoor installations, hot-dip galvanizing offers sacrificial protection. The zinc coating penetrates every weld seam and corner, preventing rust where paint inevitably fails. Either finish supports a 10-year structural warranty and 5-year finish warranty under normal industrial use.

Applications: Where This Rack Earns Its Keep

Metal Service Centers: Store 30+ different sheet grades and thicknesses in a 15-square-meter footprint. Pull the 4mm stainless drawer for a rush job while keeping 12mm mild steel undisturbed above.

Job Shops: Assign each active project its own drawer. Store cut remnants on the same level as full sheets, labeled and ready for nestling into future jobs. No more losing track of expensive off-cuts.

Automotive Fabrication: Handle aluminum body panels, high-strength steel blanks, and composite EV battery enclosures in the same unit. Customize drawer liners to prevent surface marring on pre-painted materials.

Aerospace Subcontractors: Meet traceability requirements by dedicating drawers to specific heat lots. The sealed-bearing rails operate without lubrication, eliminating contamination risk for titanium and nickel alloy sheets.

Woodworking & Plastics: It’s not just metal. The same structure stores MDF, acrylic, polycarbonate, and composite panels. Specify perforated decking to reduce vacuum suction when unloading lightweight materials.

Logistics & Distribution: Third-party warehouses handling mixed sheet products can double storage density while improving picking accuracy—critical when customers expect same-day dispatch.

Operational Benefits: Measurable ROI Within 18 Months

Consider a typical mid-sized fab shop running two shifts. Material handlers spend an average of 12 minutes per retrieval when sheets are floor-stacked—identifying the right stack, moving blocking inventory, clearing access paths. With drawer racks, retrieval drops to 3 minutes. Six retrievals per day across two shifts saves 108 minutes daily. At $45/hour loaded labor cost, that’s $81 per day, $21,060 annually—paying for the rack in under three months on labor alone.

Space savings compound the return. A floor-stack system storing 30 sheets requires roughly 60 square meters (including access aisles). Our HC-B4020-65 stores the same inventory in 11.25 square meters. At $12/square meter annual warehouse cost, you save $585 per year per rack—but the real value is reclaiming that 48.75 square meters for revenue-generating equipment like a new laser cutter or press brake.

Safety improvements reduce workers’ compensation claims and lost-time incidents. The ergonomic pull mechanism eliminates back strain from manual sheet tilting, and the stable drawer prevents crush hazards. Insurance auditors frequently grant premium reductions after installing engineered storage systems—another direct cost offset.

Why Herochu? Engineering Depth from Drawing to Delivery

We’ve manufactured racking systems from our Hebei province facility since 2008, shipping over 12,000 units to 47 countries. Our ISO 9001 certification isn’t a plaque on the wall—it’s a process: ultrasonic weld testing on every column joint, load testing each drawer design to 150% rated capacity, and dimensional verification with laser scanning before shipment.

The CE marking covers not just the steelwork but the integrated mechanical systems—the rail bearings, locking mechanisms, and load distribution dynamics. You’re not just buying welded steel; you’re buying verified performance under European machinery directives.

Technical support extends beyond installation videos. Our engineers join video calls to review your foundation requirements, confirming concrete depth and rebar specifications before your rack arrives. Need seismic calculations for California installation? We provide stamped engineering drawings meeting ASME standards. Shipping to Dubai? We’ll spec galvanized finish for salt-air resistance and arrange DDP delivery through our freight partners.

Installation Reality Check

Yes, you can install this with your maintenance crew. The bolt-together design uses pre-tapped columns and laser-cut connection plates. A four-person team typically completes a standard 5-level unit in six hours using basic tools. We pre-assemble the drawer frames and rail systems at the factory, so field assembly focuses on aligning the mainframe—a process we verify with included alignment jigs.

For larger custom units, we offer supervised installation. Our technician arrives three days before delivery to review site prep, then directs assembly and conducts operator training. The service adds 8% to the order value but guarantees correct setup and includes the first annual inspection at no charge.

Frequently Asked Questions: What Buyers Need to Know

Q: How long until my custom rack ships? A: Standard models leave our facility in 10 days. Custom configurations require 15–25 days, depending on steel procurement and finishing. We recently shipped a 10-level, 8-meter-high unit in 18 days by expediting galvanizing through our partner plant.

Q: What foundation do I need? A: Standard racks require 150mm reinforced concrete over compacted subgrade. For loads exceeding 20 tons total rack weight, we specify 200mm concrete with rebar mesh. We provide stamped foundation drawings after order confirmation.

Q: Can I add levels later as my business grows? A: Yes—within limits. The mainframe is sized for maximum height at order. Adding drawers later requires only ordering additional column sections and drawers. We keep your original design files for five years, ensuring new components match perfectly.

Q: What’s the maintenance schedule? A: Inspect rail bearings quarterly for debris buildup—five minutes with compressed air. Annually, torque-check all bolted connections and verify drawer alignment. The sealed bearings are lifetime-lubricated; replacement is only needed if contamination occurs.

Q: Do you offer financing or leasing? A: For North American customers, we partner with equipment finance companies offering 36- and 60-month capital leases with $1 buyouts. European clients can access EFG leasing through our German office. Asian buyers may use our trade finance program with 30% down, 70% on bill of lading.

Final Consideration: The Cost of Waiting

Every month you delay organizing your sheet inventory, you’re hemorrhaging money in hidden ways. Lost remnant sheets that could have been inventoried for small jobs. Overtime pay when rush orders require digging through stacks. The opportunity cost of floor space sitting stagnant. Herochu’s sheet metal organizer doesn’t just store materials—it reclaims control of your workflow, your space, and your profitability.

The $5,199 starting price includes structural engineering, powder-coat finish, and delivery to your nearest port. For a system that typically outlasts the building it’s installed in, that’s not an expense; it’s a capital investment with measurable monthly returns. Request your custom 3D layout today. Our engineering team is ready to turn your sheet storage chaos into a competitive advantage.

Contact Herochu Racking Systems: Email your facility dimensions and sheet inventory details to receive a preliminary layout within 24 hours. OEM/ODM inquiries welcome—your specifications drive our design.