Heavy-Duty Pallet Racking Procurement for a Logistics Warehouse

 Project Overview

To address critical pain points at a 5,000 m² high-bay warehouse in Suzhou—including low storage efficiency (40% space utilization), insufficient load capacity (500 kg/shelf), and safety hazards—an intelligent capacity expansion and upgrade project was initiated.

Core Solution

Implementation of a Heavy-Duty Selective Pallet Racking System:

• Specifications: 8m height, 5 adjustable beam levels, with a unit load capacity of 1,500 kg.

• Layout: 3,500 pallet positions, strategically zoned into bulk storage, FMCG, and staging areas.

• Support Systems: Deployment of reach trucks alongside comprehensive safety features, including column guards and rear bracing systems.

 Implementation Results

• Significant Expansion: Storage capacity increased by 75%, with space utilization jumping to 85%.

• Enhanced Efficiency: Daily throughput rose by 87.5%, and picking efficiency doubled.

• Safety & Compliance: Achieved a "zero-incident" operation record and passed fire safety and load-bearing inspections.

 Project Highlights

The project prioritized a "Demand-Driven" approach, opting for cost-effective selective racking over expensive very-narrow-aisle (VNA) systems. Emphasis on "Safety Redundancy"—allocating 5% of the budget to protective accessories—reduced long-term maintenance risks by 30%. The ROI is projected to be realized within two years.