Pull-out Sheet Metal Storage Rack

Herochu Pull-out Sheet Metal Storage Rack: Revolutionize Your Material Handling from $5,499

Transform Workshop Chaos into Streamlined Efficiency with Certified, Customizable Storage Solutions

If you’re still wading through a disorganized stack of metal sheets—bending, lifting, and wasting precious minutes hunting for that one specific piece—you’re not just losing time, you’re bleeding money. Every dented panel from improper stacking, every delayed project from material search delays, and every back strain from awkward handling compounds into a serious operational liability. The Herochu Pull-out Sheet Metal Storage Rack eliminates these pain points entirely, offering a sophisticated drawer-style system that puts every sheet at your fingertips without a forklift in sight. Starting at $5,499 for a fully CE, UE, and ISO 9001 certified system, this isn’t merely storage; it’s a strategic investment in your shop’s productivity.

Why Traditional Sheet Storage is Costing You More Than You Think

Walk into any typical metal fabrication shop, furniture production facility, or building materials warehouse, and you’ll see the same scenario: sheets leaning against walls, stacked haphazardly on pallets, or crammed into racks that require equipment and multiple workers to access. This outdated approach creates a cascade of expensive problems. Material searching loss alone can consume 15-20% of your labor hours as technicians dig through piles to find the right gauge or finish. Stacking pressure loss damages sensitive materials, creating waste from scratched surfaces and deformed edges. More critically, the reliance on forklifts for even simple material retrieval introduces safety risks, equipment costs, and spatial constraints that limit your floor plan flexibility.

The Herochu drawer-type board shelving system was engineered specifically to address these industry-wide frustrations. By reimagining how sheet materials interface with storage infrastructure, we’ve created a solution that treats metal, wood, and composite sheets as individual accessible units rather than bulk commodities buried beneath each other.

Engineered Accessibility: How the Drawer System Works

At its core, the Herochu rack features a robust metal frame housing independent pull-out drawer units on precision rollers and rails. Each drawer extends fully, presenting stored sheets horizontally at an ergonomic height. Unlike vertical storage that risks tipping or requires careful sequencing, our horizontal drawer configuration lets you retrieve any sheet from any position without disturbing adjacent materials. A single operator can survey inventory at a glance, select the required sheet, and pull it directly onto a processing table or cutting bed.

The roller mechanism uses sealed bearings rated for industrial environments, resisting dust and metal particulates that would cripen lesser systems. Rails are reinforced with anti-tip technology, ensuring smooth extension even at maximum load capacity. This means no more dangerous leaning, no more awkward team lifts, and no more equipment rental fees just to access materials stored overhead.

Heavy-Duty Specifications Built for Real Industrial Demands

Herochu manufactures four standard configurations, each customizable with six layers to match your specific material dimensions and throughput requirements. Every model undergoes rigorous load testing and carries full CE marking for European safety compliance, UE certification, and ISO 9001 quality management validation.

Standard Model Specifications

HC-B3015-63: The Compact Workhorse

• Single-layer load capacity: 3 tons (3,000 kg)
• Sheet size accommodation: 3 meters x 1.5 meters
• Overall footprint: 3,505mm x 2,280mm x 2,000mm (L x W x H)
• Ideal for: Small to medium fabrication shops, architectural metalwork facilities

HC-B4015-65: The Versatile Performer

• Single-layer load capacity: 5 tons (5,000 kg)
• Sheet size accommodation: 4 meters x 1.5 meters
• Overall footprint: 4,505mm x 2,280mm x 2,000mm
• Ideal for: Mid-volume production environments, custom furniture manufacturers

HC-B4020-68: The Heavy Gauge Specialist

• Single-layer load capacity: 8 tons (8,000 kg)
• Sheet size accommodation: 4 meters x 2 meters
• Overall footprint: 4,505mm x 2,280mm x 2,500mm
• Ideal for: Industrial metal processors, large-format material distributors

HC-B6020-610: The Maximum Capacity Master

• Single-layer load capacity: 10 tons (10,000 kg)
• Sheet size accommodation: 6 meters x 2 meters
• Overall footprint: 6,505mm x 2,280mm x 2,500mm
• Ideal for: High-volume steel service centers, automotive panel storage

Each layer operates independently, meaning you can store mixed material types, thicknesses, or finishes within the same rack structure without cross-contamination or accessibility issues. The customizable layer count allows you to optimize vertical space—while standard configurations include six levels, we can engineer solutions with fewer or more tiers based on ceiling height and material turnover frequency.

Space Efficiency That Reclaims Your Square Footage

The immediate visual impact of implementing Herochu racks is the radical floor space recovery. Traditional block stacking might store 20 sheets in a 15-square-meter footprint but renders all but the top sheet inaccessible. Our HC-B4015-65 model stores up to 30 tons of material in just 10.3 square meters of floor space while keeping every single sheet immediately retrievable. This 70% space efficiency improvement isn’t just about cramming more into less—it’s about reorganizing your workflow to eliminate material staging areas, reduce aisle width requirements, and create clear pathways for personnel and equipment.

Consider a typical metal fabrication shop running 10 jobs daily. If material retrieval currently averages 12 minutes per job using traditional methods, that’s two hours of pure search time. The Herochu system cuts this to under two minutes per job by making inventory visible and accessible. Over a year, this single rack saves approximately 400 labor hours—equivalent to $12,000-$20,000 in payroll costs alone, depending on your market.

Customization: Engineered for Your Specific Material Profile

While our four standard models cover 90% of industrial applications, Herochu’s factory-direct manufacturing capability means true customization is both accessible and affordable. We routinely modify drawer depths for non-standard sheet sizes, adjust roller spacing for delicate materials like aluminum composite panels, and integrate specialty coatings for corrosive environments such as coastal fabrication facilities.

Recent custom projects include a 12-layer configuration for a stainless steel appliance manufacturer storing 0.5mm to 2mm gauge sheets, and a widened version for a boat builder handling 5-meter long carbon fiber panels. Because we control the entire production process—from raw steel procurement to final powder coating—we can deliver bespoke solutions at price points competitive with off-the-shelf competitors. This direct manufacturing relationship also ensures rapid turnaround on replacement parts and accessories, minimizing downtime if a component requires service.

Applications Across Diverse Industrial Sectors

The versatility of drawer-style storage extends far beyond basic metal sheet handling:

Metal Fabrication & Processing: Store stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and specialty alloys without surface degradation. Quick access improves nesting efficiency for CNC plasma and laser cutting operations.

Furniture Manufacturing: Protect veneered boards, laminated panels, and solid wood sheets from scratching and moisture. The ergonomic drawer height reduces worker fatigue during repetitive material handling.

Building Materials Distribution: Organize drywall, cement board, insulation panels, and exterior cladding by project or customer order. The visual inventory management prevents over-ordering and stock obsolescence.

Signage & Display Production: Safeguard acrylic sheets, polycarbonate panels, and aluminum composite materials in climate-controlled drawers, preserving optical clarity and preventing warping.

Automotive & Aerospace: Handle large-format panels for body skins, interior components, and composite structures with the precision and care these high-value materials demand.

Certified Quality That Meets Global Standards

Every Herochu rack ships with complete documentation proving compliance with three critical certification frameworks. The CE marking demonstrates conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards—essential for EU-based operations or companies exporting to European markets. UE certification validates that our manufacturing processes meet Union-wide technical harmonization requirements, ensuring consistent quality across all installations.

ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Our quality management system tracks every weld, every powder coat batch, and every bearing installation, creating traceability that supports warranty claims and service requests. In an era where supply chain transparency matters, these certifications provide assurance that your investment is protected by internationally recognized benchmarks.

The Financial Case: ROI Beyond Simple Storage

At $5,499 starting price, the Herochu system delivers ROI through multiple value streams. The direct labor savings from faster material retrieval typically recover the investment within 8-12 months in active shops. Material loss reduction adds another 5-10% savings by preventing damage from stacking and improper handling. Insurance premiums may decrease due to improved safety profiles and reduced forklift traffic. Perhaps most valuably, the reclaimed floor space can be repurposed for revenue-generating equipment or additional production cells.

Consider this real-world scenario: A mid-sized HVAC fabricator installed two HC-B4020-68 units, eliminating their outdoor material storage yard. This move reduced material handling labor by 35%, cut sheet metal waste from weather damage by $18,000 annually, and freed 200 square meters of interior space for a new duct assembly line. The total first-year benefit exceeded $85,000 against a $24,000 investment.

Seamless Integration with Existing Operations

Installation requires no special foundations—our racks mount directly onto standard concrete floors using chemical anchors rated for seismic loads. The modular design allows for future expansion; start with one unit and add adjacent racks as your material inventory grows. We provide detailed installation guides, and our technical team offers remote support during setup. For larger installations, factory-certified technicians can supervise on-site assembly to ensure optimal alignment and safety compliance.

The rack’s neutral gray powder coat finish integrates aesthetically with existing warehouse color schemes, while optional color coding for drawer handles helps operators quickly identify material grades or project assignments. Integrated label holders on each drawer face accept standard barcode or RFID tags, enabling digital inventory management integration without aftermarket modifications.

Factory Direct Advantage: Cut Out the Middleman Markup

By sourcing directly from Herochu’s manufacturing facility, you eliminate distributor markups that can inflate prices by 30-40%. This direct relationship also means you communicate with engineers who understand the product intimately, not sales intermediaries working from spec sheets. When you inquire about customization, you’re speaking with the team that will actually build your rack, ensuring feasibility and accuracy from the first conversation.

Our production schedule prioritizes custom orders alongside standard models, with typical lead times of 4-6 weeks for bespoke configurations. Standard models ship from inventory within 5-7 business days, getting your operation organized faster than traditional material handling equipment purchases that often require 12-16 week lead times.

Upgrade Your Storage: The Next Step

The difference between a chaotic, inefficient material storage area and a streamlined, profit-driving operation often comes down to a single decision. The Herochu Pull-out Sheet Metal Storage Rack represents that pivotal choice—the moment you stop tolerating waste and start demanding precision from every aspect of your workflow.

Starting at $5,499 for a certified, customizable system that immediately impacts labor efficiency, material preservation, and spatial organization, this investment pays measurable dividends from day one. Whether you’re a single-operator custom shop or a high-volume production facility, there’s a Herochu configuration engineered specifically for your material profile and throughput requirements.

Don’t let another quarter pass with subpar storage draining your margins. Contact our engineering team today for a free space assessment and custom configuration quote. We’ll analyze your material dimensions, inventory turnover, and facility layout to recommend the optimal rack system—often identifying efficiency gains you hadn’t considered. Factory direct pricing, global certification, and a two-year warranty on all moving parts make this the smartest storage upgrade you’ll implement this year.

Transform your sheet metal storage from a liability into a competitive advantage. Inquire now and discover why forward-thinking fabricators across Europe, North America, and Asia are standardizing on Herochu drawer-style systems for their most critical material handling needs.