Injection molds, stamping dies, and heavy casting tooling are some of the most expensive and cumbersome assets in a manufacturing facility. These items are incredibly dense, oddly shaped, and highly susceptible to damage if improperly stored. Traditional shelving struggles to bear the concentrated weight, and floor storage wastes valuable space while leaving the molds vulnerable to forklift strikes. The Easy to Push and Pull Standard Mould Shelf, featuring a staggering 3 tons per layer capacity, is the ultimate mold steel sheet metal storage shelf engineered to protect these critical assets.
Extreme Load Capacity and Crane Integration Molds and dies cannot be lifted manually. They require robust mechanical intervention. This specific mold storage shelf is designed to integrate seamlessly with overhead handling equipment. With capacities up to 3 tons (approximately 6,600 lbs) per layer, the sturdy welded steel framework provides unwavering support.
Because the shelves roll out completely on heavy-duty steel bearings, the mold is entirely exposed to the air above it. This design is perfect when paired with lift systems such as heavy-duty hoists and overhead bridge cranes. The operator simply rolls the drawer out, drops the crane hook, attaches the rigging to the mold’s lifting rings, and hoists it directly upward. There is no need for dangerous, awkward maneuvering with a forklift inside a tight rack aisle. This creates a vastly more ergonomic material handling process.
Smooth Push and Pull Operation Despite holding 3 tons of solid steel, the drawers remain easy to push and pull. The precision engineering of the push-pull guide rails ensures they are smooth and silent. Operators simply pull to open, push to close. This mechanical advantage is critical; it allows a single operator to access a massive mold quickly, locate the target item, and prepare it for transport without waiting for a forklift driver to clear the area.
This access efficiency doubles the speed of tool changeovers at the injection molding machine or stamping press. Faster tool changes directly equate to higher machine uptime and increased profitability.
Maximizing Space Utilization in the Tool Room Tool rooms are notorious for becoming cluttered. Stacking molds on the floor becomes cumbersome as more stock is stored, size varieties increase, and operations become more complex. Furthermore, floor storage makes visual identification difficult, leading to the cumbersome operation of moving one mold just to access another.
By utilizing a multi-level drawer-style tiered design, the mold storage shelf vertically expands storage capacity. It easily meets the high-density storage requirements for heavy tooling, saving an incredible 70% of floor space. Taking your mold and sheet storage vertical means saving floor space, enhancing ease of access both manually and mechanically, and creating a much safer walking environment for employees.
Standardization and Durable Construction Built for rugged use, the mold racks share construction DNA with heavy-duty roll-out sheet metal racks. They are available in various configurations to handle different mold base dimensions. Standard footprint models often mirror heavy sheet metal requirements to maintain warehouse uniformity:
- HC-B2015-62: 2000x150mm plate sizes
- HB-B3015-65: 3000x1500mm plate sizes
- HB-B6015-63: 6000x1500mm plate sizes
- HC-B6020-65: 6000x2000mm plate sizes
By standardizing the storage system, facilities can mix and match sheet metal and mold storage within the same aisle, maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic while optimizing the travel paths for overhead cranes.
The Superior Alternative to Static Storage When reviewing material handling alternatives, standard static racks fail entirely for mold storage because they block overhead crane access. Cantilever racks lack the flat surface required to support a heavy, block-like mold. While roll-out shelving works well for lighter weight capacities (up to 1,500 pounds), only the heavy-duty 3-ton per layer mold rack provides the durability required for die casting and injection molding environments. It stands as the premier, indispensable solution for heavy industrial tooling management.
