HEDAHeavy Duty Racking
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EnglishEspañolEngineered to optimize floor utilization by up to 85%, reducing transit lanes and maximizing vertical volumetric capacity across international industrial hubs.
Modern distribution complexes across Bangladesh encounter severe spatial bottlenecks. As warehouse land acquisition costs surge across Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Savar, logistics directors must maximize every cubic meter. Unlike standard selective racking that requires dedicated forklift access aisles between consecutive rack rows, Drive Through Pallet Racking utilizes a continuous lane configuration with separate entry and exit points, natively supporting the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation principle.
Drive-Through systems eliminate intermediate operating aisles by having counterbalance or reach forklifts enter the racking structure from the loading aisle, set down pallets onto heavy-gauge continuous support rails, and exit or retrieve items from the opposing picking aisle. This configuration achieves an unmatched pallet density ratio (up to 85% volumetric cubic utilization), outperforming standard selective configurations (which rarely exceed 40–45% utilization) while strictly preserving chronological inventory progression.
To withstand intense daily dynamic impacts from forklift chassis operating inside the bays, structural engineering requires top-tier materials. Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. fabricates upright columns and cantilevered pallet rails from certified Q235B cold-rolled structural steel. With cross-sections engineered up to 120mm × 95mm and steel thicknesses reaching 2.5mm to 3.0mm, columns undergo computer-monitored continuous cold-roll forming to preserve steel grain integrity. Uprights feature an Omega-profile with reinforced return flanges to counteract torsional twisting and lateral buckling under full load conditions.
| Performance Parameter | HEDA Drive-Through Racking | Standard Drive-In Racking | Standard Selective Pallet Racking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management Model | First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Dual Access | Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) Single Access | Random Access / Selective Access |
| Storage Volume Density Ratio | 75% – 85% High Density | 75% – 85% High Density | 35% – 45% Low-Medium Density |
| Aisle Consumption Ratio | Low (Dual Front & Rear Access Aisles) | Lowest (Single Front Operating Aisle) | High (Aisles between every rack pair) |
| Load Capacity Rating | Up to 1,500 kg / Pallet Position | Up to 1,500 kg / Pallet Position | Up to 4,500 kg / Beam Level |
| Structural Finish Specification | 180°C Electrostatic Epoxy Powder Coat | Standard Industrial Coating | Standard Industrial Coating |
Operating since 2001 from our Pazhou, Guangzhou facility—directly adjacent to the Canton Fair Complex—HEDA delivers uncompromised engineering, audited fabrication, and international ocean freight optimization.
Over two decades of precision engineering, delivering 5,000+ completed storage systems across 5 continents since 2001.
Complete manufacturing capacity: pallet, drive-in/through, radio shuttle, cantilever, mezzanine floors, and picking accessories under one roof.
Full OEM/ODM support: bay clear height, pallet depth, guide rail profiles, ground seismic anchors, and bespoke RAL colors.
Certified Q235B cold-rolled steel, robotic continuous seam welding, defect-free automated powder coating, and pre-shipment load deflection testing.
Dedicated export engineering department offering rapid layout reviews, customized 3D CAD drawings, and container estimates within 8 hours.
Bangladesh is undergoing an unprecedented logistics transformation. Driven by the expansion of the export-oriented Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector, the modernization of agricultural distribution, and the rise of organized retail chains such as Shwapno, Agora, and Unimart, traditional floor-stacking operations are no longer viable. Floor stacking results in damaged packaging, fabric crush deformation, pest contamination, and severe floor space inefficiencies.
In addition, the high water table and humid subtropical monsoon climate prevalent in regions like Narayanganj and Chittagong demand that goods be elevated off damp concrete slabs onto durable, ventilated, epoxy-finished steel structures. Key local logistical factors include:
Ready-made garment exporters in Savar and Gazipur utilize Drive-Through lanes to batch-manage incoming raw materials (yarn cones, woven fabrics) and outgoing palletized cartons destined for North American and European fashion brands. The FIFO dual-aisle system guarantees that time-critical export orders ship strictly according to manufacturing batch dates.
Refrigerated warehouse cubic energy costs in Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, and Khulna are substantial. Because Drive-Through racking minimizes unused open airspaces and aisle channels, cold room operators store frozen shrimp, agro-produce, and dairy at peak volumetric density, significantly reducing per-pallet refrigeration expenditure.
From Tongi to Narayanganj, major consumer goods companies manage extensive production lines of packaged snacks, edible oils, and personal care products. Drive-Through configurations allow production palletizers to deposit stock from the factory end while transport dispatchers continuously retrieve pallet batches from the opposing shipping apron.
Industrial manufacturing plants require orderly, high-capacity holding areas for heavy stamped parts, machinery assemblies, and steel components. Reinforced pallet support rails paired with entry floor guide rails ensure heavy forklift trucks maneuver quickly without risking structural collisions.
Bangladesh's booming domestic pharmaceutical industry (in Munshiganj API Industrial Park) demands certified clean, heavy-duty racking for raw ingredient drums. HEDA’s epoxy finish creates a non-reactive, smooth surface resistant to spills and compliant with good warehousing practice standards.
Specifying drive-through racking for Bangladesh requires evaluating load dynamics, mechanical integrity, and durability under challenging environmental conditions. Unlike selective shelving, drive-through racks lack traditional horizontal load-supporting beams across the drive lanes; instead, uprights are braced overhead by structural portal tie-beams and rear/top diagonal stabilizing trusses.
HEDA utilizes premium continuous cold-formed Q235B high-tensile carbon steel with a yield strength designed to eliminate plastic deformation even when lanes are loaded to maximum capacity. Welded beam connectors and pallet brackets are fabricated on multi-axis automated robotic welding lines, creating consistent, defect-free welds that prevent fatigue cracking caused by repeated dynamic forklift loading cycles.
Given the high humidity and air salinity of Bangladesh's riverine and coastal delta environments, untreated steel is susceptible to rapid oxidation. Our surface treatment process employs an automated 7-stage chemical washing line—including acid pickling, rust removal, and non-toxic zinc phosphating. This is followed by automated electrostatic deposition of weather-resistant epoxy-polyester powder, cured at 180°C to 200°C. The resulting finish is completely smooth, free from welding slag, and provides high scratch, impact, and chemical resistance.
Because forklifts enter directly inside the rack structure, impact prevention is vital. Every HEDA Drive-Through rack incorporates heavy-duty upright column guards at exterior entry portals, constructed of 5mm thick curved structural steel with impact-absorbing anchors. Continuous hot-rolled angle steel or steel tube Floor Guide Rails are anchored directly into the warehouse slab along each lane, centering forklift travel, maintaining precise clearance tolerances, and shielding critical structural frames from vehicle impact.
All HEDA components are engineered on modular, knock-down assembly principles. Upright frames are either pre-assembled or shipped in flat-pack knocked-down formats to conserve volumetric freight space. Pallet support rails, bracing, and portal beams are secured using protective polyethylene wrapping, heavy-duty cardboard separators, and steel-banded bundle pallets. This packaging guarantees components arrive at the Port of Chittagong or Dhaka Inland Container Depot in showroom condition, ready for fast bolt-together site erection.
Key technical, financial, and logistical insights for procurement managers, supply chain directors, and factory owners importing storage infrastructure into Bangladesh.
Drive-Through racking features open entry at both sides of the storage lane, establishing a true First-In, First-Out (FIFO) material workflow. Pallets are loaded from one side and retrieved from the opposite side. Standard Drive-In racking uses a single entry/exit aisle operating on Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), which can trap older inventory behind newer batches.
Yes. While 1200x1000mm standard export pallets and 1200x800mm Euro pallets are common, many RMG and fabric plants in Savar and Gazipur use customized square wooden or plastic pallets. Our structural engineers tailor lane widths, pallet support rail lips, and vertical clearance levels to your exact operational specifications.
All structural components are treated through a 7-stage automated chemical cleaning, acid pickling, and zinc phosphating process before undergoing high-voltage electrostatic epoxy powder coating cured at up to 200°C. This creates a dense, non-porous finish that resists moisture ingress and industrial salt air in Chittagong.
We routinely ship under FOB Guangzhou/Shenzhen, CFR Chittagong Port, or CIF Chittagong Port terms. Our export logistics team optimizes knock-down piece counts to fit into 40ft High Cube (40HQ) ocean containers, minimizing ocean freight costs per pallet location.
Yes, we have extensive experience working with conventional Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) payment structures issued by verified tier-one Bangladeshi commercial banks, strictly following international trade guidelines.
HEDA delivers exhaustive structural engineering drawings, numbered component assembly diagrams, 3D renderings, and video guides. Furthermore, we can dispatch bilingual installation supervisors to manage local assembly teams or recommend vetted regional rigging contractors.
Submit your facility floor dimensions, clear ceiling height, pallet configurations, and forklift models. Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd.'s senior engineering team will deliver a comprehensive 3D layout plan and factory-direct quotation within 8 hours.