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Steel Rack (Material Rack)
A steel rack material rack, commonly referred to as a steel storage rack or material storage rack, is a robust, industrial-grade storage system designed to organize, store, and manage a wide variety of materials, components, or products in settings such as warehouses, manufacturing facilities, workshops, and distribution centers. Constructed primarily from steel—often mild steel like Q235 or stainless steel variants such as SUS304—these racks are engineered for durability, high load-bearing capacity, and long-term use under demanding conditions. Unlike temporary or lightweight storage solutions, steel rack material racks are built to handle heavy, bulky, or irregularly shaped items, making them a cornerstone of efficient material handling in industrial and commercial operations. The design can vary widely—options include open racks for easy access, enclosed racks for security, or cantilever styles with protruding arms for long items like pipes or sheet metal. Stackability is a common feature, with interlocking corners or feet enabling vertical stacking to maximize space. Foldable or collapsible versions are also available, reducing footprint when not in use and simplifying return logistics.
Capacity and Applications
Steel rack material racks are designed to support significant loads, with capacities ranging from 500 kg to over 10,000 kg per unit, depending on size, steel gauge, and reinforcement. Standard dimensions align with common pallet sizes (e.g., 1200 x 1000 mm or 48 x 40 inches), but custom sizes are widely available. They serve a broad range of applications:
- Manufacturing: Storing raw materials (e.g., steel bars, sheet metal), work-in-progress components, or finished goods.
- Warehousing: Organizing bulk inventory, pallets, or heavy equipment parts.
- Automotive: Holding engine blocks, chassis parts, or tools.
- Construction: Managing rebar, lumber, or prefabricated elements.
- Specialty Storage: Supporting long, awkward items like tubing, rods, or rolls (via cantilever racks) or flat materials like sheet metal (via roll-out or vertical racks).
Comparison to Alternatives
Compared to Octabins (corrugated cardboard) or heavy-duty corrugated pallet boxes, steel racks offer unmatched strength and reusability but at a higher initial cost and weight (typically 50-200 kg empty). Octabins excel in lightweight, recyclable bulk storage for granular goods, while steel racks dominate in heavy-duty, long-term applications. Against steel turnover boxes, material racks differ in scale and purpose—turnover boxes are smaller, enclosed containers for transport, while racks are larger, open systems for static storage and accessibility.
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