How much floor space does a mobile pipe storage rack save? Typically 35–50% of the storage footprint compared with fixed cantilever racking in the same bay, because one shared aisle replaces one aisle per rack. The real figure depends on tower count and aisle width.
Can it handle 12-metre pipe? Yes. The HC-G12065EM-7 is built for 12,000 mm material with six levels and 5,000 kg per level on a single side. Shorter or longer lengths are fixed at order stage.
Does the system need a special foundation? It needs a level, load-rated concrete slab. Floor-mounted rails are anchored to the slab and carry the travelling load, so slab condition is checked during the site survey.
How are loads taken from upper levels? Through electric assistance and a PLC-controlled carriage. Each tower moves independently so adjacent stock stays undisturbed.
Who builds the system? Herochu designs, manufactures and commissions it, including rail layout, tower structure and control logic.
What does “heavy duty” mean in this category? For Herochu’s S-series it means 3,000 kg per level on the HC-G6053EM-5 and 5,000 kg per level on the 9,000 mm and 12,000 mm models, with five or six levels and customisable tower counts. The rating applies per level per side.
Can arms be repositioned for a different product mix? Yes. Arm pitch is adjustable on the column, and plate support is an optional add-on for flat or bundled goods.
Why is the carriage so slow at 27 mm/s? Because stability, not speed, limits a loaded cantilever tower. Slow positioning keeps the top of the column from swaying and protects the rail from shock loading.
Does the system work with an overhead crane rather than a forklift? It is designed for exactly that case. Telescopic arms extend the load into open air under the crane hook.
How many towers can share one aisle? Herochu standard configurations run five or seven towers, and the count is set by available floor and the number of SKUs.
