No two production lines handle long profiles and pipes identically. A manufacturer of structural steel beams may need 12-meter bays with 2-ton arm capacity, while a plastics extruder requires 3-meter arms with soft-touch surfaces to protect finished goods. Off-the-shelf storage racks force compromises. Herochu eliminates those compromises with a fully Customizable Long Profiles & Pipes Storage Rack system. From upright height to arm length, from load capacity to surface finish, every parameter is adjustable to match your material dimensions, weight, and handling equipment.

Herochu’s approach to customization begins with a detailed consultation: we analyze your material catalog (lengths, diameters, weights, fragility), your warehouse geometry (ceiling height, column spacing, floor flatness), and your material handling fleet (forklift reach, crane hook height, AGV turning radius). The result is a rack that integrates seamlessly, not one that forces operational changes.

Fully Adjustable Design Parameters

The table below summarizes standard and customizable ranges for Herochu’s long profiles and pipes storage rack:

All customizations are documented in engineering drawings approved by the client before fabrication. Herochu uses 3D modeling software to simulate fork truck access and crane clearance, ensuring no interference issues.

Customization for Profiles vs. Pipes – Key Differences

Profiles (I-beams, angles, channels, C-sections): These have flat or angular surfaces that allow stable stacking on cantilever arms. Customization focuses on arm width (to prevent tipping) and divider placement (to separate different profiles on the same arm). Herochu offers adjustable dividers that slide along the arm and lock with thumb screws.

Pipes and tubes (round, square, rectangular): Round pipes tend to roll unless restrained. Herochu customizes each arm with a V-shaped trough or with removable end stops. For high-volume pipe storage, we offer arms with a slight back-slope (2–3 degrees) so pipes rest against the upright column naturally. Additionally, telescopic arms for pipes can be fitted with roller tracks to allow one-person retrieval of heavy tubes.

Material Handling Integration

A customizable rack must work with your existing equipment. Herochu provides:

• Forklift-compatible bases: Reinforced pockets with 200 mm clearance for standard fork tines.

• Crane-accessible design: Open front with no cross-bars, allowing an overhead crane to lower a sling directly onto arms.

• AGV interface points: Barcoded location labels and reflective targets for automated vehicle navigation.

For electric telescopic versions, Herochu can integrate limit switches and position encoders that communicate with your warehouse management system (WMS). The WMS knows exactly which arm is extended and its current load status.

Surface Customization for Corrosive or Sanitary Environments

Herochu recognizes that long profiles and pipes storage racks often serve harsh environments. Options include:

• Galvanized finish: For pipe yards near coastlines or chemical plants.

• Food-grade powder coating: FDA-compliant, non-chipping coating for plastic pipe storage in food contact applications.

• Stainless steel upgrade: Full 304 or 316 stainless steel for pharmaceutical or cleanroom environments (contact Herochu for pricing and lead time).

Case Example: Custom Rack for Aluminum Extrusion Plant

An aluminum extruder needed to store 8-meter profiles of varying cross-sections. Ground stacking caused scratching, and standard racks lacked the arm density. Herochu designed a double-sided customizable long profiles storage rack with:

• Upright height 4000 mm

• 5 levels of arms (spacing 650 mm)

• Arm length 1800 mm (fixed)

• Load capacity 800 kg per arm

• Polyurethane arm pads (8 mm thick)

• Color-coded powder coating (blue for 6000-series alloy, red for 7000-series)

The client reported a 50% reduction in retrieval time and zero surface scratches after three months.

Engineering and Certification for Custom Racks

Every customizable rack from Herochu receives the same rigorous certification as standard models: ISO 9001 quality management, EU CE safety, and static load testing at 150% of rated capacity. Custom dimensions do not mean compromised safety. Herochu maintains a library of FEA-validated connection details that scale linearly, so even extreme custom sizes are structurally sound.

Order and Lead Time Process

1. Inquiry: Client provides material list, warehouse layout, and load requirements.

2. Proposal: Herochu engineers return a CAD drawing and load calculation sheet within 5 business days.

3. Approval: Client signs off on drawing.

4. Fabrication: 4–6 weeks for custom sizes, depending on powder coating or galvanizing.

5. Delivery & installation: Plug-in design allows client installation or Herochu’s team (optional).

Conclusion

Stock racks force you to adapt. Herochu’s Customizable Long Profiles & Pipes Storage Rack adapts to you. From Q235B carbon steel construction to telescopic arms, from varnished to galvanized surfaces, from single-sided to double-sided layouts, every detail is negotiable. Whether you store structural steel profiles, PVC pipes, or delicate carbon fiber tubes, Herochu delivers a rack that matches your exact length, weight, and access requirements. Request a customization worksheet to begin the design process.