Intelligent Sheet Metal Drive-In Rack & Automated Retrieval System

When floor space is at a premium, maximizing every square meter becomes a strategic imperative. Our Sheet Metal Drive-In Pallet Rack Storage Retrieval System offers a powerful answer, combining high-density storage with full automation to create an incredibly space-efficient Automated sheet metal storage warehouse system. This solution is ideal for businesses with large volumes of similar sheet metal products, providing the benefits of drive-in racking without the drawbacks of manual operation.

This system is a marvel of high-density design and automated control. It features our robust 7-Layer Steel Automatic Loading/Unloading Warehouse Racks, constructed from high-grade steel and finished with a durable powder coating. The design is verified through finite element stress analysis using Simsolid and Ansys, ensuring it can safely handle the specified load per layer of 3T/5T. We offer extensive customization, including Customized Layers (typically 8-13) and Customized load-bearing capacity (up to 1-6 tons per shelf), to perfectly match your inventory profile.

The traditional challenge with drive-in racking is the complexity and safety risk of manual forklift operation within narrow aisles. Our system solves this completely by integrating an Automatic Sheet Metal Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS). A dedicated retrieval machine, running on linear guide rail + chain drive, operates within the rack structure itself. It navigates the storage lanes autonomously, executing automated loading and unloading with pinpoint accuracy. This transforms the drive-in rack into a dynamic, first-in-last-out (FILO) or first-in-first-out (FIFO) managed system that operates safely in an unmanned factory environment.

This automated retrieval unit is the cornerstone of an Automated Loading Unloading Racks solution. With a vertical lifting speed of 9m/min and an inlet and outlet speed of 12m/min, it provides fast and reliable access to materials stored deep within the racking system. The plate support system is customizable to ensure secure handling of various sheet sizes up to 6025mm.

The intelligence layer elevates it to a Smart Tower Fully Automatic Steel Plate Storage Loading Unloading System for Warehouse Management. An integrated WMS orchestrates all movements. Each pallet or sheet is managed under a strict “One item, one code management” principle, using barcodes or RFID for identification. This enables scan-in + automatic positioning, achieving 100% inventory accuracy and eliminating errors and omissions. The system provides real-time inventory query, tells you exactly what material is where, and can be connected to ERP for seamless data flow.

For factories using laser cutters, this system integrates perfectly as a Smart Tower… for Laser Cutting Machine. It can be configured to serve as a high-density buffer, feeding an automated loading station. The automated access capability ensures that requested materials are delivered reliably and quickly, supporting continuous production.

The most compelling advantage is space utilization improvement. By eliminating multiple aisles and utilizing the full cubic volume of your facility, this three-dimensional storage design can increase your material storage capacity by 200% under the same factory area. This directly translates to lower real estate costs per stored ton. Additionally, automation leads to an Intelligent Automatic Plate Warehouse with Low Operating Cost through reduced labor, lower energy consumption (compared to large, manned forklifts), and minimized product damage.

We ensure your investment is sound. Our professional after-sales team provides exclusive one-on-one service from planning to on-site installation. Every system benefits from our free design drawings and is built by a team where a dedicated quality inspection team checks every component. Choose our automated drive-in system to transform your storage density and operational efficiency.