HEDAHeavy Duty Racking
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EnglishEspañolWith prime industrial land in Greater Paris commanding exceptional rental premiums across the Roissy CDG logistics corridor, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, and Evry, industrial operators require volumetric storage efficiency exceeding 75%. HEDA Racking engineers custom drive-in and drive-through structural systems direct from our 30,000 m² factory, delivering seamless compatibility with Euro pallets (800×1200 mm) and ISO industrial pallets (1000×1200 mm).
Heavy-duty industrial storage racks engineered for rapid European customs entry and precision material handling.
Drive-in racking represents the highest volumetric storage density achievable without fully automated robotic shuttle systems. By eliminating operating aisles required in conventional selective pallet racking, drive-in systems operate on the FILO (First-In, Last-Out) principle, or when configured as drive-through racking with rear access, the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principle. In metropolitan areas like Paris, where real estate costs per square meter in logistics zones such as Gennevilliers, Tremblay-en-France, and Garonor continue to escalate, converting standard aisles into storage blocks increases pallet capacity by up to 75% to 85% within the same physical footprint.
Pallets rest directly on heavy-gauge cantilevered support rails rather than horizontal beams across uprights. Roll-formed from certified Q235B cold-rolled steel, these rails feature tapered entries and elevated outer flanges to self-center pallets and guard against forklift handling misalignments.
Because forklift trucks drive directly into the racking depth, front horizontal beams are absent. To guarantee rigid static equilibrium under full asymmetrical loading, our engineering uses top structural tie-beams and reinforced horizontal X-bracing in accordance with European standard EN 15512.
Forklift movements inside confined lanes present collision risks to base uprights. HEDA supplies heavy-duty anchor-mounted floor guide rails, chamfered entry protectors, and wrap-around column guards that absorb impact kinetic energy, complying with French INRS ED 6145 guidelines.
| Structural Parameter | HEDA Drive-In Specification | Conventional Selective Pallet Rack | Engineering Benefit for Paris Hubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volumetric Floor Utilization | Up to 80% – 85% storage block utilization | Approx. 35% – 40% (wide aisle access) | Maximizes cubic meters in high-cost Île-de-France hubs |
| Load Capacity Per Level | 500 kg to 2,000 kg per pallet position | 1,000 kg to 4,500 kg per beam level | Engineered for high-density uniform SKUs |
| Steel Standard & Yield Strength | Certified Q235B cold-rolled structural steel (Yield ≥ 235 MPa) | Variable commercial-grade hollow structural shapes | Complies with European structural norms and EN 15512 |
| Inventory Movement Model | LIFO (Drive-In) / FIFO (Drive-Through) | 100% immediate individual selectivity | Ideal for batch goods, FMCG, cold chain, and dairy |
| Finish & Environmental Resilience | Electrostatic powder coating (80–120μm) / Hot-dip galvanized | Standard single-coat wet enamel or primer | Corrosion-resistant down to -30°C in food-grade cold rooms |
Warehousing in the Greater Paris basin serves more than 12 million consumers while acting as France’s premier cross-docking junction connecting the deep-sea Port of Le Havre (HAROPA Port) along the Seine corridor to Eastern Europe. HEDA Racking manufactures drive-in infrastructure tailored to the operational demands of Paris’s most critical sectors:
At the Rungis International Market—the world's largest fresh produce market—refrigeration electricity costs demand strict cubic containment. HEDA drive-in systems compact frozen meat, dairy, and seafood pallets into tight matrixes, minimizing wasted refrigerated cubic volume and curbing thermal loss.
Logistics operators servicing mass retail across Monoprix, Carrefour, and Franprix face intense seasonal fluctuations. Our modular drive-in racks allow contract logisticians to store homogeneous packaging lines, beverages, and bulk goods with high density during peak retail cycles.
Close to Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, life-science supply chains require uniform temperature control and strict batch traceability. Drive-through rack lanes maintain strict FIFO discipline with clear lot isolation, enabling compliant release of vaccines and temperature-sensitive therapeutics.
France’s Zéro Artificialisation Nette legislation imposes strict caps on converting agricultural land into warehouse space. Developers across the Paris periphery are barred from sprawling horizontal construction, forcing them to store upward. HEDA's structural systems accommodate clear internal roof heights of 10 to 14 meters.
Urban logistics developments like Chapelle International and Bercy-Charenton demand vertical freight integration. Drive-in systems on intermediate concrete floors or mezzanine structures provide high-density buffer storage, keeping urban delivery vans supplied without clogging municipal transit lanes.
Through HAROPA Port, river barges convey sea containers from Le Havre deep into Gennevilliers and Bonneuil-sur-Marne. Our modular knock-down containerization matches 40-foot HQ shipping profiles, ensuring clean, direct delivery to waterside terminals with minimal drayage friction.
Direct factory integration eliminates intermediary markup while guaranteeing rigorous structural testing and international documentation.
Founded in 2001 in Guangzhou, with over 5,000 turnkey projects delivered across 5 continents.
Direct roll-forming mills, automated welding robots, and precision electrostatic powder-coating lines.
Custom upright pitch, arm cantilever geometry, and finite element analysis (FEA) tailored to forklift profiles.
Raw mill certified Q235B steel inspection, load deflection validation, and salt-spray corrosion tests.
Dedicated export engineering team prepares complete 2D layout drawings and 3D architectural renders.
Yes. Our structural calculations follow European standard NF EN 15512 (Steel static storage systems – Adjustable pallet racking systems – Principles for structural design) and reference guidelines from INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité, specifically ED 6145). Base plate dimensions, floor anchor embedment depths, and safety locking devices are engineered to satisfy French labor inspectorate and APAVE/Veritas audit requirements.
All structural components are precision packed in knocked-down bundles with steel strapping and protective foam padding to prevent abrasion during ocean transit. Cargo typically discharges at Le Havre (France’s leading container port) and transfers via river barge or motorway (A13 corridor) directly into Paris logistics yards (Gennevilliers, Bonneuil, Roissy). HEDA provides complete commercial invoices, packing lists, Mill Test Certificates (MTC), and clean Bills of Lading for hassle-free customs clearance.
Our systems are fully custom-engineered. In France and across Western Europe, the predominant sizes are standard EPAL / Euro pallets (800 × 1200 mm) and industrial perimeter-base pallets (1000 × 1200 mm). We calculate clearance widths, cantilevered rail projections, and overhead guard tolerances specifically to match your pallet overhang, lower entry chamfers, and reach truck or counterbalanced forklift dimensions.
Yes. For cold storage and blast freezing applications down to -30°C (common in food distribution centers serving Rungis), we utilize specialized epoxy-polyester electrostatic powder formulations cured under strict thermal controls. This finish prevents embrittlement, chipping, and micro-cracking caused by thermal contraction. We also supply hot-dip galvanized components (up to 70–80 microns) for heavy-condensation and washdown conditions.
HEDA provides fully annotated CAD layout schematics, beam level elevations, component identification tags, and comprehensive step-by-step 3D assembly manuals. French logistics operators can employ local assembly teams to complete construction cost-effectively. For major logistics distribution developments, our senior engineers are available for remote technical supervision and structural installation review.
To deliver an accurate static calculation and quote within 8 hours, our engineers require: (1) Warehouse architectural CAD layout or clear dimensional sketch including ceiling heights and column positions; (2) Pallet specifications (width, depth, height, and gross load weight); (3) Forklift model, maximum mast lift height, and chassis turning radius; (4) Desired operating temperature (ambient or cold storage).
