Sheet metal fabricators know the daily friction of retrieving a single plate from a stacked pile. What should take seconds often consumes minutes, requires two workers, and risks surface damage to the very material being handled. Herochu addresses this inefficiency directly with its motorized sheet metal rack featuring electric drawers—a five-layer system engineered for facilities that prioritize throughput, material integrity, and operator safety.
Five-Layer Architecture with Practical Clearance
Each Herochu unit accommodates heavy-duty boards up to 200 mm in height, providing sufficient clearance for thick plate bundles and nested kits. The five-layer configuration balances vertical storage density against ceiling height constraints common in existing workshop footprints. Unlike fixed cantilever systems that demand permanent aisle space, each tier operates as an independent electric drawer that extends fully for direct crane or forklift access . When a drawer is closed, the rack occupies a footprint barely larger than the sheet format itself.
Zinc-Coated Protection for Long Service Life
Industrial environments expose storage equipment to moisture, cutting fluids, and airborne particulates that accelerate corrosion. Herochu applies a zinc-coated surface treatment to the structural frame and drawer assemblies. This finish provides sacrificial protection at cut edges and weld zones where powder coating alone would leave exposed steel vulnerable. For facilities storing pickled and oiled steel or aluminum sheet, the zinc coating prevents the rust transfer that contaminates material surfaces during extended dwell times.
Stable Structure with Adjustable Load Capacity
The rack’s load-bearing capacity reaches 1 ton per layer as standard, with configurations supporting significantly higher ratings upon request. Total system capacity scales accordingly, with multi-layer arrangements accommodating tens of tons of sheet inventory within a single footprint. The Q235B high-strength steel frame and dual-beam crossbar design distribute drawer loads across the full width of the structure rather than concentrating stress at mounting points . This engineering choice preserves drawer alignment under continuous heavy use, preventing the binding and deflection that plague lighter-duty alternatives.
Customization Without Compromise
Herochu builds each rack to order. Sheet dimensions from 3000×1500 mm through 12000×2500 mm are accommodated through the HC-B series platform, with layer counts, clear heights, and discharge methods configured to match the material mix . Facilities handling mixed inventories—mild steel on one tier, stainless on another, aluminum on a third—benefit from classified storage that reduces picking time and eliminates the search-through-stacks problem. Label slots on each drawer face support visual management systems.
The motorized drive system operates via remote control, allowing a single operator to position the drawer at ergonomic working height before engaging the overhead crane. This separation of drawer movement from lifting activity reduces the coordination burden on crane operators and shortens cycle times in laser cutting and forming departments. Herochu delivers the motorized sheet metal rack with electric drawers as a turnkey solution for fabricators who recognize that material handling efficiency directly affects shop profitability.
