HEDAHeavy Duty Racking
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EnglishEspañolDirect from certified fabrication facilities: Heavy-duty cold-rolled steel storage arrays engineered to standard Euro-pallet, bulk carton, and automated high-bay specifications across Istanbul's key industrial parks.
Bridging the operational gap between conventional light shelving and heavy pallet racking, wide span shelving delivers high linear load distribution across clear shelf bays from 1,200 mm to 2,700 mm.
In modern industrial storage architecture, Wide Span Shelving (also recognized across Marmara logistics sectors as long-span racking) serves as the primary structural system for non-palletized, manual-access goods requiring high load-bearing integrity. Constructed from structural-grade cold-rolled Q235B mild carbon steel (mechanically equivalent to European EN 10025 S235JR), our upright upright frames feature an optimized multi-bend Omega (Ω) profile. This cold-roll-formed cross-section increases the system’s radius of gyration, significantly elevating torsional rigidity and buckling resistance against eccentric and dynamic loads.
The structural beam levels employ twin-flanged step beams or heavy-gauge box profiles secured to vertical frames via CNC-punched, 50 mm or 75 mm pitch teardrop/keyhole hook connectors. Each beam end is fitted with integrated steel safety spring pins that withstand upward shear forces exceeding 5,000 N, preventing accidental beam dislodgement caused by forklift impact or manual handling snags. Depending on localized operational needs, shelf decking is configured with high-gauge drop-in galvanized steel panels, heavy-duty wire mesh decking with under-deck hat stiffeners, or high-density particle panels to accommodate point-load concentrations without permanent plastic deformation.
| System Parameter | Medium-Duty Wide Span | Heavy-Duty Longspan System | Multi-Tier Integrated Mezzanine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Specification | Q235B Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel | High-Yield Structural Q235B / S275JR | Structural Cold-Rolled Box & I-Beam Profiles |
| Clear Bay Span (mm) | 1,200 mm – 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm – 2,700 mm | 1,500 mm – 2,400 mm Walkway Spans |
| Uniform Load Capacity (UDL) | 300 kg – 600 kg per level | 800 kg – 1,500 kg per level | Up to 1,000 kg / m² Floor & Rack Loading |
| Frame Depths (mm) | 500 mm, 600 mm, 800 mm | 600 mm, 800 mm, 1,000 mm, 1,200 mm | 800 mm – 1,200 mm with Cantilever Aisle Supports |
| Surface Protection | Electrostatic Epoxy Powder (60-80μm) | Degreased, Phosphated, Powder-Coated | Electrostatic Powder + Hot-Dip Galv Floor Grids |
| Applicable Seismic Standard | TS EN 15620 / FEM 10.2.06 | TS EN 16681 / Eurocode 8 / TBDY 2018 | TBDY 2018 Special Steel Frame Seismic Bracing |
Deflection criteria within our structural engineering calculations adhere to European standard FEM 10.2.02 and EN 15512 specifications. Maximum allowable beam deflection under full working load is strictly limited to 1/200th of the clear span length (L/200), ensuring zero operational interference during continuous warehouse order-fulfillment and complete structural margin of safety.
Engineered for the demands of Istanbul's strategic cross-border transit terminals, bonded port perimeters, and fast-moving manufacturing zones across both Anatolian and European sides.
Installed across the industrial belt along the D100 and TEM highways, our wide span racks handle heavy engine blocks, transmission components, and irregular automotive dies. High bay clear spans maximize picking speed for tier-1 suppliers delivering JIT to assembly plants.
Serving Turkey's largest digital fulfillment centers near Istanbul Airport (IST), multi-tier wide span configurations create 3-story order-picking matrices. Modular divider plates and carton drop-in channels accelerate picking throughput for FMCG and fashion logistics.
In organized industrial zones characterized by tight urban floor spaces, heavy-duty wide span shelving eliminates wasted vertical volume. Open frame construction allows smooth integration of pneumatic tooling lines and heavy bin storage.
Adjacent to Turkey's premier maritime hub, wide span systems provide adaptable consolidation shelves for maritime container de-stuffing. Robust galvanized steel decks prevent corrosion from maritime atmospheric humidity while organizing pallet sub-lots.
Racking in Istanbul requires structural survivability. We design every upright system in strict alignment with Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBDY 2018) and TS EN 16681 guidelines.
Because Istanbul straddles seismic zones characterized by high peak ground acceleration (PGA up to 0.4g–0.5g along the Marmara coast), warehouse storage racking cannot be treated as simple static furniture. In an earthquake event, racking acts as an active structural frame carrying immense dynamic masses. Inadequate anchoring or substandard beam-to-column connections inevitably result in progressive collapse, threatening lives and business continuity.
To eliminate seismic failure risks, our technical department conducts finite-element response spectrum analyses tailored to the exact geotechnical classification of your Istanbul facility (from ZD to ZF soil categories under TBDY 2018). Our high-risk mitigation package incorporates:
1. Ductile Upright Baseplates & Heavy Chemical Anchors: Base assemblies feature laser-cut 8 mm to 12 mm Q345B footplates with expanded load footprints. Anchoring utilizes M12–M16 seismic-grade chemical injection studs rated to dynamic concrete pull-out values exceeding 45 kN.
2. Engineered Cross-Aisle & Down-Aisle Bracing: Vertical bracing towers utilizing calibrated C-channels and tensioning turnbuckles dissipate cyclic lateral acceleration, controlling inter-story drift and preventing resonance catastrophic failure.
3. Energy-Dissipating Semi-Rigid Beam Connectors: High-ductility 5-finger connector claws deform plastically during extreme ground motions without instantaneous fracturing, absorbing seismic kinetic energy while keeping shelf inventories securely captive.
How regional nearshoring initiatives and transcontinental freight corridor expansions are driving the demand for modular, high-density wide span racking solutions.
European multi-nationals are shifting supply chains away from distant origins into Turkey to capitalize on short transit times into the EU. This influx requires modular, quickly deployable wide span shelving that can be reconfigured dynamically as production runs fluctuate.
With industrial land leasing rates escalating sharply across Istanbul's inner rings, operators cannot expand horizontally. Multi-tier wide span mezzanine systems are surging in demand, turning standard 7-meter to 10-meter clear height buildings into triple-level manual order picking factories.
Istanbul logistics operators are merging manual wide span picking levels on lower tiers with high-bay pallet racking and automated shuttle systems above. Seamless integration requires precise millimeter fabrication tolerances and standardized SKU bin interfaces.
Over two decades of precision steel fabrication, delivering factory-direct cost efficiencies, seismic certification, and rapid custom engineering to commercial and industrial projects worldwide.
Founded in 2001, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. has engineered and delivered over 5,000 commercial and industrial racking installations globally, covering warehouse storage racks, display systems, and automated picking arrays.
Our Pazhou-adjacent manufacturing base houses modern cold roll-forming lines, automated CNC punch stamping arrays, and continuous high-temperature powder coating facilities with robust structural Q235B cold-rolled steel feedstock.
Export project engineers deliver full 2D AutoCAD layout configurations, 3D architectural rendering models, and certified load-bearing structural calculations within 8 hours across international time zones.
From metallurgical tensile-yield verification of raw steel coils to non-destructive weld integrity checks and electrostatic adhesion salt-spray testing, our quality control ensures 100% defect-free delivery before container sealing.
Every component is engineered for full knock-down stacking with protective multi-layer packaging, maximizing shipping container volumetric capacity and saving buyers up to 35% in ocean freight to Ambarlı and Haydarpaşa ports.
Tailored beam profiles, column depths, specialized powder-coat RAL color schemes, integrated barcode brackets, and custom seismic anchors can be manufactured to your precise architectural and structural specifications.
Direct answers to the most common engineering, customs clearance, and structural compliance questions asked by procurement directors in Turkey.
