For fabricators, welders, and workshop managers, sheet metal is the lifeblood of your operation. But its storage often becomes its greatest liability. Leaning towers of steel, aluminum, or acrylic leaning precariously against walls. Chaotic piles of remnant pieces that are both a safety hazard and a productivity killer. Precious floor space, the most valuable real estate in any workshop, is devoured by horizontal storage solutions that are inefficient and dangerous.
The Herochu Vertical Roll-Out Sheet Rack System is engineered from the ground up to break this cycle. This is not merely a storage unit; it is a strategic investment in workshop optimization, safety, and workflow efficiency. We’ve moved beyond the conventional to deliver a storage philosophy where every square inch of your facility works harder for you.
The Core Innovation: Vertical Density Meets Roll-Out Accessibility
The problem with traditional shelving or horizontal stacking is the trade-off between density and access. You can store a lot, but retrieving a specific sheet from the bottom of a stack is a two-person, forklift-intensive nightmare. Alternatively, you can have easy access with A-frame racks, but they consume an enormous footprint.
The Herochu system synthesizes the best of both worlds through its patented vertical roll-out design.
1. The Vertical Advantage:
By storing sheets vertically, we align with their natural, stable orientation. This eliminates the bending, warping, and pressure points caused by horizontal stacking. More importantly, it multiplies your storage capacity exponentially within the same floor print. Where a single horizontal stack might reside, a Herochu rack can house 15, 20, or even 25 individual layers of material, soaring upwards and utilizing your workshop’s vertical airspace—space that is currently generating zero return.
2. The Roll-Out Revelation:
Each layer is a self-contained, heavy-duty drawer that glides smoothly out on a reinforced track system. Forget about wrestling with entire stacks. Need a specific 3×5 foot remnant of 16-gauge stainless steel from the middle of the unit? Simply walk up, pull the designated drawer, and the entire sheet face is presented to you without disturbing the sheets above, below, or beside it. This is single-operator efficiency at its finest.
Engineered for the Real World: A Deep Dive into Herochu Durability
A storage system is only as good as its weakest component. We refuse to compromise, which is why every Herochu rack is built to withstand the relentless demands of an industrial environment.
- Structural Integrity: The core frame is constructed from high-tensile steel and finished with a robust powder coating. This isn’t a light veneer; it’s a fused-on layer that resists chipping, scratching, and corrosion from coolants, oils, and metal dust, ensuring a long-lasting, professional appearance.
- Uncompromising Load Management: Each drawer in our standard models (HC-V2010-15, HC-V2513-15, HC-V3015-15) is rated for a 1-ton (2,000 lb) capacity. This is not a system-wide rating—this is per layer. This immense strength comes from a combination of reinforced drawer bases, heavy-duty full-extension roller guides, and a rigid frame that distributes weight evenly, preventing sag or bind even under maximum load.
- Smooth Operation, No Matter the Load: The drawer movement is the heart of the system. We utilize a combination of reinforced guide tracks and industrial-grade bearings and casters. The result is a remarkably smooth pull-out action, whether the drawer is empty or loaded to its full one-ton capacity. This reduces operator strain and ensures the system’s longevity by minimizing stress on components.
Unmatched Flexibility and Customization: Your Workshop, Your Rules
We understand that no two workshops are identical. Your material mix, sheet sizes, and space constraints are unique. While our standard models provide an excellent starting point, the true power of the Herochu system lies in its inherent customizability.
Our standard models offer a robust foundation:
- HC-V2010-15: Ideal for smaller shops or for storing standard-sized remnants, handling sheets up to 2000x1000mm.
- HC-V2513-15: A versatile mid-size option for sheets up to 2500x1500mm, balancing capacity and footprint.
- HC-V3015-15: The high-capacity workhorse for large-format sheets up to 3000x1500mm.
But your vision doesn’t have to stop there. Our customization process is collaborative and comprehensive:
- Tailored Dimensions: Do you work exclusively with 10-foot sheets? Need a unit that fits perfectly under a specific ceiling height or between two support columns? We design and build to your exact external dimension requirements.
- Configurable Layers: The 15-layer standard is just that—a standard. We can configure units with 5, 10, 20, or 25 layers, or any number in between, to match your inventory profile. This allows you to optimize for storing many thin-gauge sheets or fewer layers of thick plate material.
- Adaptable Layer Height: The standard 50mm partition height is perfect for most sheet metal. However, if you store thicker plate, composite blocks, or other non-standard materials, we can adjust the vertical spacing between drawers to eliminate wasted space.
- Specialized Load Capacity: While 1-ton per layer is substantial, some applications demand more. We can engineer drawers and frames with even higher load ratings to meet your most demanding storage challenges.
The Tangible Benefits: Quantifying Your Return on Investment
Moving to a Herochu system delivers a rapid and measurable ROI that extends far beyond the initial purchase price.
- Radical Space Savings: Convert sprawling, unusable floor space into a compact, high-density storage footprint. This reclaimed space can be used for additional machinery, assembly areas, or simply to create safer, clearer aisles, improving the overall flow of your operation.
- Dramatic Time Savings & Labor Efficiency: The “search and retrieve” process for a specific sheet is reduced from minutes (or even hours) to seconds. A single operator can safely and easily access any sheet, at any time, without machinery or assistance. This translates directly into more productive labor hours and faster job turnaround.
- Enhanced Material Integrity & Organization: Vertical storage prevents sheet-on-sheet contact and the associated scratching, denting, and warping. Your valuable materials are kept in pristine, ready-to-use condition. Furthermore, the system encourages impeccable organization. Designate drawers for specific materials, gauges, or projects. This systematic approach eliminates material misplacement and reduces costly errors and rework.
- A Safer Workshop Environment: The single greatest cause of workshop accidents is disorganization and improper storage. Eliminate the risk of sheets tipping over or shifting unexpectedly. The vertical, contained design of the Herochu rack, with its secure drawers, creates a inherently safer environment for your team, reducing the potential for serious injury and associated liability.
- Remnant Management Solved: The lateral support bars within each drawer are perfect for securely storing those valuable off-cuts and remnant pieces. No more “remnant graveyards” in the corner. Keep every usable piece of material organized, accessible, and accounted for, reducing material waste and saving money.
A System Designed for Integration
We designed the Herochu Vertical Rack with your entire material handling ecosystem in mind. When a drawer is fully extended, it presents the entire face of the stored sheet. This open, unobstructed access is intentional, allowing for seamless integration with:
- Forklift attachments
- Vacuum lifting systems
- Overhead hoists and cranes
- Magnetic lifters
- Manual handling by two personnel
This flexibility ensures that the rack enhances, rather than disrupts, your established and most efficient workflows.
The Herochu Commitment: Quality You Can Trust
Your confidence in our product is paramount. Every Herochu Vertical Roll-Out Sheet Rack is CE, UE, and ISO 9001 certified. This triad of certifications is our promise to you. It signifies that our design, manufacturing processes, and final product meet the highest international standards for safety, quality, and performance. You are investing in a system built to last, backed by a company committed to excellence.
Stop compromising your space, your safety, and your efficiency. The chaotic storage of the past is holding your workshop back. The Herochu Vertical Roll-Out Sheet Rack System represents the future of intelligent industrial organization.
Contact our engineering and sales team today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let’s discuss your specific needs, floor plan, and material types. We’ll provide a customized solution that starts transforming your workspace from day one. Systems begin at $5,000—an investment that pays for itself in reclaimed space, saved time, and enhanced safety.
