Heavy-Duty Drawer Type Plate Shelves – Optimize Metal Sheet Storage Efficiency

High-Capacity Drawer-Type Sheet Racks for Industrial Storage Systems

Drawer Type Storage Rack for Metal Sheet Storage: Heavy-Duty, Efficient Solutions for Drawer Sheet Metal Warehouse Racks

Sliding Shelf Rack System for Factory and Warehouse

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency isn’t optional—it’s essential. One often-overlooked bottleneck? Poor sheet metal storage. Disorganized floor piles slow down retrieval, damage materials, and waste precious space. The Sliding Shelf Rack System for Factory and Warehouse solves these problems with an elegant, industrial-grade design that prioritizes accessibility, protection, and scalability.

Sliding Shelf Rack System for Factory and Warehouse

This system—also known as a Drawer-Style Sliding Sheet Metal Storage Rack—features fully extendable drawers that roll out smoothly on heavy-duty tracks. Each drawer holds a single steel plate horizontally and flat, preventing the compression, scratching, and warping associated with vertical stacking or floor storage. Whether you’re handling mild steel, galvanized sheets, or stainless steel coils, the result is consistently undamaged material ready for immediate processing.

The sliding mechanism uses a mechanical rack-and-pinion drive, ensuring smooth, controlled movement even under maximum load. Operators can choose between manual push-pull operation or optional electric actuators for high-volume environments. With 100% drawer extension, there’s no guesswork—every sheet is fully visible and reachable without climbing, bending, or using ladders.

Vertical storage is where this system truly shines. Standing at a standard 3000 mm (96″) height, a single unit can accommodate up to 13 drawers, transforming a modest floor area into a high-capacity storage column. This vertical strategy is ideal for facilities with limited square footage but ample ceiling height—common in urban industrial parks or retrofit warehouses. By elevating inventory, the floor becomes clear for forklifts, assembly lines, or safety walkways.

Built for the toughest environments, the rack’s frame is constructed from structural steel and finished with a durable powder-coat paint resistant to corrosion, impact, and UV exposure. Load capacities start at 3 metric tons per layer and scale up to 20 tons for specialized applications. Every drawer includes a positive locking system to secure contents during operation or seismic events.

Customization ensures the system fits your exact needs:

Sheet size compatibility: Models support plates from 3000×1500 mm to 6000×2000 mm.
Layer count: From compact 3-drawer units to high-density 13-drawer towers.
Structural style: Open-frame for maximum access, or enclosed with doors for contamination control.
Accessories: Removable stops, cylinder cradles, UHMW liners, and hybrid fixed/sliding levels.

Inventory management is simplified through intuitive organization. Drawers can be labeled by material type, thickness, supplier, or job order—enabling rapid identification and supporting FIFO inventory rotation. This reduces the risk of obsolete stock and ensures older materials are used first, minimizing waste and cost.

Rear loading capability allows integration with overhead cranes or conveyor belts, while hinged side panels provide alternative access points in tight spaces. Drawers are modular and replaceable, so maintenance or reconfiguration doesn’t require full system replacement.

As with all heavy industrial equipment, professional engineering review is required before installation to verify floor load capacity and anchoring—ensuring safety and compliance.

Ultimately, the Sliding Shelf Rack System for Factory and Warehouse is a smart investment in operational efficiency. It protects high-value materials, accelerates workflow, and transforms storage from a cost center into a strategic advantage. For forward-thinking manufacturers, this is the future of sheet metal handling.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about our sheet metal racks and pipe storage solutions. We hope you find them helpful!

Q1: Can I request a custom size or color?
Absolutely. We offer complimentary design services and deliver efficient, tailored solutions to meet your specific requirements.

Q2: Are you a manufacturer or a distributor?
We are a direct manufacturer with over 15 years of industry experience and expertise.

Q3: Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We welcome orders of any size, starting from a single unit.

Q4: How can I get detailed product information?
Click the “Get a Quote” button to receive product images, detailed specifications, and videos. Our team is always ready to assist.

Q5: How do I provide my storage rack requirements?
Simply share the type, dimensions, and quantity of materials you plan to store, along with any other specific needs. We will develop a professional storage solution for you. Alternatively, leave your contact details for a personalized consultation.

Q6: Do you offer automated loading systems or robotic arms?
Yes. We provide loading robotic arms and integrated loading/unloading systems tailored to your laser cutting machine’s table size and material handling method (e.g., board rack, exchange platform, or material warehouse). Contact us with your details for a customized proposal.

Q7: Do you provide on-site installation and debugging?
Yes. Our technicians can travel to your facility for installation and debugging, ensuring successful operation. We have served clients globally, including in the USA, South Korea, Russia, Qatar, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, and Lebanon.

Q8: How do you ensure product quality?
Our quality assurance includes:

A team of over 40 technical engineers for professional debugging and support.
A dedicated quality control department compliant with ISO9001 standards.
CE certification for all exports.
Rigorous load testing before shipment to ensure structural safety and reliability.

Q9: Where is your factory located?
Our modern 10,000-square-meter manufacturing facility is located in Jiyang Industrial Park, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Q10: How can I evaluate your company’s capabilities?
We offer virtual video factory tours and warmly welcome on-site visits.

Q11: What does your company specialize in?
Jinan Constant Storage Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, installation, and service of intelligent storage solutions. Our product range includes sheet material warehouses, drawer-style shelves, cantilever racks, servo manipulators, gantry loaders, and fully automated handling systems. Supported by a skilled technical team and advanced equipment, we are committed to delivering high-performance storage products and solutions to customers worldwide.

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Herochu has always been adhering to the market-centric approach to meet customer requirements to the maximum extent, and the business philosophy of “creating brands with heart and gaining reputation with sincerity”. It provides customers with high-quality products and services with rigorous military quality, professionalism, and excellence, and has won unanimous praise in the Chinese aerospace, Chinese weapons, Chinese railways, automobile manufacturing, engineering machinery, non-ferrous metal titanium alloy and other industries.