Pipes, profiles, bars and sheet metal need different support and lifting methods. Start with bundle length, mass distribution and loading path, then select the support structure.
Compare side loading, crane handling and forklift access. Consider load deflection between supports and safe retrieval of an individual bundle.
Describe pipes, profiles and bars by bundle length and mass, stiffness and permitted support points. Sheets also require format, orientation and access to a single sheet or pack. Total warehouse weight alone cannot determine support spacing or cell dimensions.
Check whether bundles reach the supports from the side, by forklift or by crane. Allow room for the lifting attachment, travel path and extraction from the cell. Mark equipment zones and obstacles that constrain long-bundle turning.
Compare offers using the same position count, support lengths, load restrictions, protection and labelling. Agree support contact conditions for vulnerable metal surfaces. A change in bundle length or lifting method requires a new layout check.
| Storage task | Solution | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pipes and long profiles | Cantilever racking → | Open frontage; arm positions depend on the load. |
| Sheets and metal bundles | Metal stock racking → | Compare bundle support and retrieval methods. |
Compare side loading, crane handling and forklift access. Consider load deflection between supports and safe retrieval of an individual bundle.
An open face for pipes, sections, timber and other long goods.
Open or cassette systems for pipes, sections, bars, sheets and metal bundles with defined supports and loading method.
No. Provide each bundle’s dimensions and mass, support pattern, lifting method and retrieval frequency to define storage cells and structural design inputs.
Project preparation guide (in Russian) →Match your chosen layout to the cargo, environment, equipment and handling process in your industry.
Rack manufacturing starts with load dimensions, weight per level and the building layout. Profiles, connections and finishes are selected against the agreed specification. Geometry, markings and the completeness of the assembly kit are checked before dispatch.
The photographs show Maxstore production facilities. The project specifies the components and permissible loads for your warehouse.
