HEDAHeavy Duty Racking
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EnglishEspañolFabricated with precision-rolled Q235B and Q355B structural steel, tailored for Euro Pallet logistics (EUR 1 & EUR 2) and industrial payloads across the Czech Republic and the broader EU single market.
In the contemporary Central European supply chain ecosystem, the Czech Republic serves as a primary logistical crossroads connecting the industrial heartlands of Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria. Given prime logistics real estate constraints around Prague (D1, D8 corridors), Brno (D1, D2), and Plzeň (D5 corridor toward Bavaria), industrial warehouse operators face rising land costs and elevated utility expenses. Drive-In and Drive-Through racking systems represent the pinnacle of high-density pallet storage engineering, achieving up to 75% to 85% volumetric space utilization by eliminating conventional operating aisles.
A Drive-In racking configuration operates on the FILO (First-In, Last-Out) inventory principle, where forklift trucks enter the storage lane from a single access aisle to deposit or retrieve pallets resting on continuous structural cantilever rails. Conversely, a Drive-Through configuration operates on a true FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation, where loading occurs from an entry aisle and unloading proceeds from a dedicated opposing discharge aisle. Choosing between these structural configurations hinges upon SKU velocity, batch homogenization, and temperature-controlled storage dynamics.
Technical Distinction: Drive-In systems minimize structural footprint by backing against warehouse wall assemblies or back-to-back configurations, utilizing top and rear X-bracing. Drive-Through racks require open longitudinal clearance across the depth of the bay, demanding reinforced portal beam overhead framing to maintain frame verticality and transfer seismic horizontal loads safely into the concrete foundation.
| System Dimension & Feature | Drive-In Racking System (FILO) | Drive-Through Racking System (FIFO) | HEDA Engineering Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Rotation Model | First-In, Last-Out (FILO) | First-In, First-Out (FIFO) | Calculated per SKU expiry schedule & picking cycles |
| Floor Area Utilization | Up to 85% floor coverage | Up to 75% (requires 2 operating aisles) | Reduces aisle count by 60% compared to selective rack |
| Pallet Standard Compatibility | EUR 1 (800×1200 mm), EUR 2 (1200×1000 mm) | EUR 1, EUR 2, Chep, Custom Stillage | Formed continuous support rails with 50 mm lip lead-in |
| Structural Bracing Topology | Top horizontal beams + rear vertical cross-bracing | Overhead portal frame ties (No rear bracing allowed) | Tubular structural steel trusses tested to ČSN EN 15512 |
| Forklift Guidance Mechanisms | Floor-mounted angle guides or optical laser tracks | Full-depth heavy-duty rolled steel guide rails | 100×75×8 mm cold-formed angle with entry flared horns |
| Upright & Beam Material | Q235B / Q355B cold-rolled structural steel | Q235B / Q355B high-yield cold-rolled steel | Yield strength ≥ 235–355 N/mm², 100% UT weld-inspected |
Eliminate unproductive access gangways. Drive-in systems store pallets up to 10 to 12 deep per lane, delivering exceptional cubic volume utilization in facilities with identical bulk products.
Cold-formed cantilever arms and reinforced unpunched structural sections safely withstand point loads up to 1,500 kg per pallet level under full continuous operation.
Integrated full-height column protectors, heavy-duty floor-mounted angle rub-rails, and entry guide horns protect uprights from frequent mast contact during deep forklift drive-in cycles.
Tailored engineering configurations meeting the operational, structural, and climatic demands of regional manufacturing clusters and logistics arterial corridors.
Hubs: Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny, Kolín, Liberec
Designed for batch staging of identical metal stampings, transmission sub-assemblies, and injection molded interior components. Supports standard European VDA automotive wire mesh boxes (Gitterboxes) and EUR-pallets with reinforced side support flanging.
Corridors: Greater Prague, Brno, Ostrava
Refrigerated and frozen cubic space (-25°C) is expensive to cool. HEDA drive-in systems condense frozen dairy, meat, and pharmaceutical batches, cutting thermal overhead per stored pallet by up to 45% using specialized low-temperature ductile steels.
Regions: Plzeň, České Budějovice, South Moravia
Bottled beer, mineral water, and canned beverage production creates seasonal production spikes with heavy pallet weights (1,200 kg+). Drive-in lanes allow complete truckloads of the exact same SKU to be loaded in dense block lanes, accelerating staging efficiency.
Arteries: D5 (Plzeň–Nuremberg), D8 (Ústí nad Labem–Dresden)
Operating as nearshoring fulfillment nodes feeding German consumer markets. Drive-Through FIFO installations allow direct receipt of fast-moving e-commerce and retail dry goods on the inbound side with continuous order discharge to export docks on the outbound side.
Driven by geopolitical realignment and European supply chain resilience programs, the Czech industrial property market is undergoing three structural shifts: extensive nearshoring, rapid automation integration, and stringent decarbonization mandates.
Labor shortages in Czech logistics regions have accelerated the adoption of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and narrow-chassis autonomous reach trucks. HEDA drive-in systems are engineered with laser-aligned guide profiles and tight-tolerance pallet rail chamfers to support automated, operator-free lane navigation.
Multinational industrial groups are relocating buffer inventory closer to European assembly lines. The Czech Republic's central geographical position requires high-capacity regional distribution centers (RDCs) capable of holding months of raw materials and subcomponents without consuming valuable floor footprint.
Under EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, Czech enterprises prioritize building energy containment. By consolidating pallet volume by up to 80%, warehouse facilities require significantly smaller heated and lighted footprints, lowering overall Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Compliance Note for Czech Building Authorities: Any structural racking installed within the Czech Republic must comply with ČSN EN 15512 (Steel static storage systems – Adjustable pallet racking systems – Principles for structural design), ČSN EN 15620 (Tolerances, deformations and clearances), and ČSN EN 15635 (Application and maintenance of storage equipment). HEDA delivers certified static calculation reports and load plaques translated into Czech to streamline municipal building inspection approvals.
Founded in 2001 in Guangzhou, China, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has delivered over 5,000 turnkey racking projects across 5 continents, combining factory-direct cost efficiencies with European-standard structural engineering.
Over two decades of precision manufacturing for high-bay logistics, cantilever racks, shuttle systems, and mezzanine floors across 100+ countries.
Fabricated exclusively from certified Q235B and Q355B cold-rolled steel coils, finished on an automated continuous multi-stage electrostatic powder coating line.
Our senior structural engineers supply comprehensive AutoCAD and 3D architectural models within 24 hours, including forklift path simulations and static stress calculations.
Engineered modular components pack flat into shipping containers to maximize freight cube, minimize transport damage, and simplify rail freight onward to Prague dry ports.
Dedicated international export engineering team responsive across European CET time zones, providing instant project estimates, DDP shipping options, and technical support.
Essential guidance covering European standards, slab requirements, customs clearance, and cold chain engineering.
Planning an expansion in Prague, Brno, Ostrava, or Plzeň? Send us your architectural floor plan, ceiling clear heights, and pallet specifications. Our senior racking structural engineers will generate an optimized 2D layout and 3D CAD visualization within 24 hours.