Herochu Profile Storage Rack – Automated Storage System for Steel & Aluminium Profiles
Turn chaos into cubic-profit: reclaim up to 85 % floor space and cut retrieval time by 70 % with an ISO-9001/CE-certified solution that starts at only 42 000 USD.
- Why a Dedicated Profile Storage Rack Matters
Steel and aluminium profiles are long, heavy and easy to deform. Traditional cantilever or pallet racks waste aisle space, expose material to scratches and create dangerous manual handling. Herochu’s automated storage system keeps every bar, tube or extrusion safely in the air, indexed and ready for instant loading or kitting. - The Herochu Advantage – Key Benefits
• 6 000 mm rack length, 3 t per layer, fully modular – expand without stopping production.
• Double-speed performance: 9 m/min vertical lift, 12 m/min in-and-out, keeps laser or saw cells fed non-stop.
• Linear guide rail + precision chain transmission – zero sway, ±1 mm repeatability, maintenance-free for 5 000 h.
• Custom bays 600 × 500 mm – store single bars or full bundles without extra fixtures.
• Floor-to-ceiling design – convert 200 m² of cluttered floor into 1 000 m² of vertical storage.
• CE/UE/ISO 9001 certified, built from Q345B structural steel, powder-coated RAL 5017 for 15-year corrosion resistance. - How the System Works
- Gantry loader picks bundles from incoming conveyor or forklift station.
- Chain-driven lift raises the load to the assigned layer.
- Servo-controlled shuttle glides on linear rails, depositing profiles in the exact grid slot.
- Reverse sequence for retrieval – average cycle time < 90 seconds.
Software communicates via OPC with your ERP/MES so operators only scan the job barcode. - Tailor-Made for Your Workshop
Herochu engineers visit your site, measure clear height, crane paths and traffic flow, then deliver a 3-D layout within 72 h. Customization options include:
• Number of floors (2–12) and storage units (10–1 000+)
• Single or double-sided access aisles
• Integrate with existing saw, machining or anodizing lines
• Remote diagnostics & IoT predictive maintenance module
Minimum order and customization start at 42 000 USD—significantly below European equivalents. - Technical Specifications
Overall rack length: 6 000 mm (standard)
Load per layer: 3 t (up to 5 t on request)
Vertical lifting speed: 9 m/min
Inlet/outlet speed: 12 m/min
Grid size: 600 × 500 mm (other sizes on request)
Movement mode: linear guide rail + chain drive
Control system: Siemens S7-1500 PLC, 7-inch HMI, Ethernet/Profinet
Safety: light curtains, overload sensors, mechanical rack-and-pinion brake
Certifications: CE, UE, ISO 9001 - ROI & Sustainability
Customers typically recover the full investment in 18–24 months through:
• 30 % reduction in material waste caused by double-handling or drops
• 50 % lower forklift hours and associated energy/fuel costs
• 40 % faster job change-overs, increasing machine utilization
• Long-term: 20-year design life and 95 % recyclable steel structure. - Installation & Support
• 10-day on-site installation by Herochu technicians (included in price)
• 24/7 remote hotline, free software updates for 3 years
• 10-year structural warranty, 3-year electrical warranty
• Spare parts stocked in North America, Europe and Southeast Asia for next-day delivery.
- Ready to Upgrade Your Profile Warehouse?
Send us a floor plan and profile list, and receive a detailed CAD layout, cycle-time simulation and ROI report within 48 hours. Herochu looks forward to building your smarter, safer, faster storage solution.
