CFS Roll-Out Vertical Sheet Rack: Heavy-Duty Metal Plate Storage
2025-04-18 11:20
At CFS Technical Solutions, we engineer industrial storage systems that combine precision and durability. Our roll-out vertical sheet rack solution, deployed for a leading North American metal fabricator, demonstrates how modular design maximizes space utilization while ensuring operator safety and crane accessibility.
Challenge: High-Capacity Storage with Crane Compatibility
A Texas-based manufacturer (disclosed as Alpha Metalworks under NDA) required a system to store:
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Oversized plates: Up to 129" x 72" (3290 x 1835 mm)
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Extreme weights: 1,900 lbs (862 kg) per drawer
within strict floor space limits.Their existing setup caused:
⚠️ 30% wasted vertical space
⚠️ 22% longer crane retrieval times
⚠️ Frequent workflow interruptions due to unsafe access
CFS Roll-Out Vertical Sheet Rack: Engineering Innovations
1. Space-Optimized Dual Configurations
We developed two modular rack systems:
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Rack 1 : 20-drawer unit with 129"L x 110"W x 60"H (3290 x 2790 x 1535 mm) footprint
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Rack 2 : 12-drawer unit at 120"L x 133"W x 72"H (3060 x 3390 x 1835 mm)
Both feature full-extension drawers with 50 mm (2") loading channels—exceeding industry standards for metal plate storage6. 2. Industrial-Grade Construction
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Material Integrity : 50 x 50 x 2 mm steel tubing withstands 500 kg/polyurethane caster loads
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Crane Compatibility : 55,000 lb crane hooks align with ASTM F1105-15 lifting standards
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Forklift Ready : 8,000 lb capacity pockets meet ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 safety protocols
3. Safety-Enhanced Design
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High-visibility orange drawer fronts (Munsell 5YR 7/14) reduce collision risks
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Laser-etched certification plates with load limits and QR installation guides
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Pinch-point warnings compliant with OSHA 1910.176(b)
Operational Results: 12-Month Performance Metrics
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Metric |
Pre-CFS |
Post-CFS |
Improvement |
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Storage Density |
18 plates/zone |
32 plates/zone |
+78% |
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Retrieval Time |
8.2 mins/plate |
2.1 mins/plate |
-74% |
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Incident Rate |
14/yr |
0/yr |
100% reduction |
The client achieved $347,000 annual savings through reduced handling costs and insurance premiums.
Why Global Manufacturers Trust CFS Roll-Out Racks
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Modular Scalability : Systems adapt from 15-ton to 50-ton storage needs
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AS/NZS 4600 & EN 1090 Certified : Meets global cold-formed steel standards16
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Hybrid Material Support : Compatible with steel, aluminum, and composite plates
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5-Year Structural Warranty : Industry-leading coverage
Upgrade Your Metal Storage Today
CFS’s roll-out vertical sheet rack systems are operational in 31 countries across automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors. [Contact our engineering team] for a free facility assessment and 3D storage simulation.
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