When every square meter of your workshop costs money and every lost minute on the shop floor eats into your profit, the way you store sheet metal can decide whether you win or lose the daily battle for efficiency. Herochu’s Roll Out Sheet Metal Rack is engineered to turn that battle in your favor. Certified to CE, UE and ISO 9001 standards and fully customizable from US$5,199, this hydraulically operated, multi-level drawer system transforms chaotic piles of 6 m–12 m sheets into an organized, instantly accessible inventory that frees up to 80 % of your floor space.
1. What Makes Herochu Different?
Traditional cantilever or static shelving forces operators to bend, lift and carry heavy sheets, exposing workers to injury and sheets to scratches. Herochu replaces that outdated concept with horizontal positioning drawers that glide out at the push of a button. While the selected drawer is level with the floor, operators load or unload with a simple hoist—no awkward angles, no forklift ballet, no wasted motion.
2. Custom-Built for YOUR Workshop
We do not believe in one-size-fits-all. Each rack is tailored to the exact dimensions of your workshop:
- Height: 0–5 m (clear under-hook height)
- Load per layer: 1 t–10 t, dynamically tested at 125 % of rated capacity
- Layers: 5 drawers + 1 fixed top shelf (expandable to 8 drawers)
- Drawer arm length: 550 mm–800 mm to suit narrow aisles or wide plates
- Sheet size accommodation: 6 m, 8 m, 10 m, 12 m or any intermediate length
- Colour: RAL palette for corporate branding or safety coding
- Mobility: Bolt-down feet or rail-guided base for future relocation
Simply send us the floor plan, ceiling height, crane envelope and maximum sheet weight you need to store—our engineers will return a 3-D layout and firm quotation within 24 hours.
3. Real Numbers, Real Savings
Herochu systems are already running in 38 countries. Typical customer feedback shows:
| Pain Point Before | Metric After 3 Months | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 220 m² floor used for sheet storage | 45 m² – space for a new laser cell | 7 months |
| Average retrieval time 12 min | 2 min – operator scans barcode, drawer rolls out | 18 % higher machine uptime |
| Two forklift trips per job | Zero – crane loads directly from rack to feeder | –$1,200/month forklift fuel/maintenance |
4. Built to Last 25 Years
- Steel grade: Q345B structural steel with 5-layer epoxy-polyester powder coat (80 μm) for corrosion resistance.
- Hydraulics: Bosch Rexroth cylinders rated for 2 million cycles; 24 V DC powerpack fits existing shop air or electric supply.
- Safety: Dual mechanical pawls + pressure-compensated flow control prevent free fall; CE-compliant light curtains and lock-out-tag-out as options.
Our 25-year calculated service life is not marketing fiction—it is backed by FEA simulations validated by TÜV Rheinland.
5. Installation & Global Support
- Transport package: Pre-welded modules fit standard 40 ft HC containers; average install time 1.5 days with two technicians.
- Remote commissioning: German-speaking and Spanish-speaking engineers on standby for live video support.
- Spare parts: 48-hour dispatch guarantee from warehouses in Houston, Dubai and Shanghai.
6. Typical Configurations & Starting Prices
| Model | Drawer Length | Layers | Capacity per Drawer | List Price (FOB Shanghai) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRS-06-5 | 600 mm | 5+1 | 3 t | US$5,199 |
| HRS-08-6 | 800 mm | 6+1 | 5 t | US$6,850 |
| HRS-10-7 | 1,000 mm | 7+1 | 8 t | US$8,490 |
| HRS-12-8 | 1,200 mm | 8+1 | 10 t | US$11,250 |
Add mobile base (+15 %), RFID inventory (+US$1,200), safety enclosure (+US$900) or any other option and receive an updated quote within one business day.
7. How to Order in 3 Easy Steps
- Upload workshop data: floor plan, max sheet size, crane hook height, desired throughput.
- Receive 3-D proposal: includes footprint, cycle time, ROI calculator.
- Secure production slot: 30 % deposit, balance against bill of lading; ships in 25–30 days.
8. Certifications & Environmental Profile
- CE (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC)
- UE (User Directive 2014/35/EU)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental)
- 95 % recyclable steel content; powder coating line VOC-free since 2022.
9. Still Hesitating? Consider the Cost of Delay
Every extra forklift hour costs roughly US$35. Every scratched sheet loses you 5 % material value. Every back injury claim averages US$40,000. The sooner you switch to Herochu, the sooner those costs disappear.
Use it early and benefit early.
