Herochu Automatic Sheet Metal Storage Racking System
Customizable Smart Warehouse for Laser Cutting | From $19,999 | CE–UE–ISO 9001 Certified
Transform your workshop into a lean, high-throughput laser cutting cell with the Herochu Automatic Sheet Metal Storage Racking System. Designed around the real-world pain points of fabricators, this fully automated load/unload solution keeps raw sheets protected, identified and ready for instant retrieval, while finished parts are safely removed without ever touching the floor. Every component is CE, UE and ISO 9001 certified, giving you the reliability demanded by 24/7 production.
Why fabricators choose Herochu
- Zero-man handling: one operator, two touch-screen taps, 60-second sheet-to-laser cycle
- Modular footprint: built to your exact bay size—3015, 4015, 4020, 6015, 6020 or 6025 mm
- Scalable capacity: custom number of floors, 3 T or 5 T per layer, future expansion ready
- Plug-and-play integration: ready for Trumpf, Bystronic, Amada, Mazak and most fiber lasers
- Lowest total cost of ownership: energy-efficient chain drive, minimal consumables, remote diagnostics
Automated Load & Unload Station—built for speed and safety
Raw sheet stack: 3 000 kg loading platform keeps unrefined material off the ground, eliminating contamination and forklift traffic.
Electro-mechanical double-needle feeder: handles sheets from thin aluminum to 25 mm mild steel without operator adjustment.
Pneumatic suction-cup array: 16 vacuum cups with integrated thickness gauge guarantee single-sheet separation—no double-cuts, no downtime.
Trolley offload: 3 000 kg capacity vacuum trolley glides on linear rails, unloading cut parts or skeletons to the sorting area in one smooth motion.
Intelligent Storage Tower—turn chaos into classified inventory
Centralized plate warehouse: every sheet is bar-coded, weighed and stored by alloy, thickness and job priority.
PLC + HMI control: 12-inch color touchscreen shows real-time stock levels, cutting schedules and maintenance alerts.
Visual management: traffic-light LEDs and floor-projected safety lines guide operators, preventing mis-picks in low-light conditions.
Dynamic retrieval: vertical lift at 9 m/min and chain-driven in/out feed at 12 m/min deliver the next sheet while the laser finishes the previous nest—true lights-out potential.
Construction that outlasts your laser
- Robot-welded frame from Q345 structural steel—lifetime alignment accuracy ±0.5 mm
- Heavy-duty linear guide rails and hardened chain for 20 000+ continuous cycles
- IP54 electrical cabinet with German Schneider components and overload protection
- Optional plate-support fingers for sensitive materials—no fork marks, no scratches
Tailor-made for your profit
Because no two workshops are identical, Herochu engineers each racking system around your column spacing, aisle width and ceiling height. Customization starts at only $19,999 and includes on-site measurement, 3-D simulation and CE documentation. Typical ROI is 12–18 months through labor savings, reduced scrap and increased laser uptime.
Specifications at a glance
- Models: 3015 / 4015 / 4020 / 6015 / 6020 / 6025 mm (any length available)
- Floors: 3–30, fully custom
- Load per layer: 3 T or 5 T
- Movement: linear guide + precision chain drive
- Vertical lift speed: 9 m/min
- In/out speed: 12 m/min
- Sheet thickness range: 0.5–25 mm
- Power supply: 380–480 V, 50/60 Hz, 7 kW average draw
- Noise level: <70 dB—whisper-quiet for office-adjacent layouts
Installation & support
- 72-hour mechanical install by Herochu certified technicians
- Remote commissioning and operator training via AR glasses
- 24/7 online diagnostics with 4-hour response SLA
- Spare-parts kit and annual calibration included in first year
Ready to reclaim floor space, slash handling time and protect your valuable sheet stock? Contact a Herochu application engineer today for a free 3-D layout and ROI calculation tailored to your laser cutting workflow.
