What information do you need to design a warehouse racking system?

Please send the warehouse floor plan (CAD or PDF) and the clear height under beams or sprinklers. We also need the pallet size and maximum unit load, the forklift type and lift height, the number of SKUs and the daily throughput. Tell us about any local seismic or design standards that apply. Our engineers use this information to prepare a layout and a structural proposal.

Which certifications does Remprack hold?

Our products and quality system are certified to CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and TUV. We provide test reports and certificates for project documentation on request.

Do you offer OEM and ODM racking manufacturing?

Yes. We offer OEM and ODM manufacturing for distributors, integrators and end users. Upright profiles, beam sections, dimensions, colors and branding can all be customized to your project or market requirements.

What warranty do your racking systems carry?

Our racking systems carry a 10-year product warranty when installed and used according to our load signs and installation guidance.

Which markets have you supplied?

Since 2006 we have exported racking systems to more than 85 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

How do I choose between drive-in, push back, pallet flow and shuttle racking?

Drive-in racking suits large volumes of a few SKUs with LIFO rotation. Push back stores 2 to 5 pallets deep with LIFO and faster access. Pallet flow gives true FIFO for perishable goods. Shuttle racking offers very high density with either FIFO or LIFO and reduces forklift travel inside the rack.

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85+

Global Export Countries

40,000m²

Automated Production Base

100%

FEM / EN Standard Compliance

1. Executive Summary & Engineering Scope of Crane Supported Racking

Crane supported pallet racking systems—frequently integrated into Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)—represent the pinnacle of high-bay warehouse technology. Unlike conventional selective pallet racking dependent on manual forklift trucks, crane supported racking relies on automated stacker cranes (SRMs - Storage and Retrieval Machines) running on bottom guide rails and stabilized by top guide tracks mounted directly to the racking uprights.

In modern high-bay logistics centers exceeding heights of 15 to 45 meters, structural integrity cannot rely on standard cold-formed racking guidelines alone. Design engineers must strictly apply European Standards (FEM 10.2.02, EN 15620, EN 15635), American RMI specifications, and Australian AS4084 standards. The interaction between dynamic crane movement, acceleration forces, horizontal sway, and static payload loads requires structural steel tolerances calibrated to under L/300 deflection limits to avoid crane sensor trips and structural collisions.

Information Gain Insight: Rack-Supported Buildings (Clad-Rack Structures) where the racking framework itself acts as the load-bearing skeleton supporting wall cladding and roof trusses offer up to 35% lower capital expenditure (CAPEX) compared to building a conventional civil steel structure and placing independent racking inside it.

2. Benchmark Review: Top 10 Crane Supported Pallet Racking Factories & Suppliers

Selecting the right OEM/ODM racking structural partner requires evaluating engineering capacity, automated cold-roll forming lines, steel grade certifications, and project management reliability. Below is an authoritative technical benchmark of the global market leaders.

Rank 01 Remprack Storage Solutions Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China | Established: 2006

Core Capabilities: Heavy-duty stacker crane racking, AS/RS structures, 4-Way pallet shuttle racks, cantilever, and steel mezzanine floors. Certified under CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TUV.

Engineering Advantage: Operating a 40,000 m² advanced manufacturing facility equipped with continuous CNC cold-roll forming lines, robotic welding stations, and automated electrostatic powder coating lines. Remprack provides full custom engineering (OEM/ODM) for global integrators, achieving tight structural tolerances for high-bay AS/RS systems exported to over 85 countries with a standard 10-year structural warranty.

Rank 02 SSI Schaefer Group

Headquarters: Neunkirchen, Germany | Scope: Global Leader

Core Capabilities: Turnkey AS/RS high-bay warehouses, stacker cranes, shuttle systems, WMS logistics software.

Engineering Advantage: Renowned for high-tolerance German structural steel engineering. Specializes in mega-scale rack-supported buildings exceeding 40 meters in height with ultra-high throughput capabilities.

Rank 03 Daifuku Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Osaka, Japan | Scope: Asia-Pacific & Global

Core Capabilities: Automated material handling systems, stacker cranes, cleanroom AS/RS, semiconductor logistics.

Engineering Advantage: World leader in overall intralogistics revenue. Offers exceptionally reliable stacker crane driving systems paired with high-precision structural rack guides.

Rank 04 Mecalux, S.A.

Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain | Scope: Europe & Americas

Core Capabilities: Automated pallet racking, stacker cranes, Easy WMS, teardrop racking.

Engineering Advantage: Extensive automated cold-rolling capacity across Europe and North America. Strong emphasis on modular rack-supported building designs.

Rank 05 Dematic (KION Group)

Headquarters: Atlanta, GA, USA / Frankfurt, Germany

Core Capabilities: Integrated automated systems, high-speed stacker cranes, micro-fulfillment centers.

Engineering Advantage: Outstanding software and automation integration capabilities, optimizing crane payload distribution across high-bay rack frames.

Rank 06 Swisslog (KUKA Group)

Headquarters: Buchs, Switzerland

Core Capabilities: Vectura stacker cranes, PowerStore shuttles, cold-chain automation systems.

Engineering Advantage: The Vectura stacker crane system is an industry benchmark for energy efficiency in pallet AS/RS, working seamlessly with high-tolerance steel structures.

Rank 07 Vanderlande (Toyota Automated Logistics)

Headquarters: Veghel, Netherlands

Core Capabilities: Warehouse automation, high-bay storage shuttles, airport baggage handling.

Engineering Advantage: Exceptional design for complex distribution centers requiring multi-tier picking and crane-assisted high-density storage.

Rank 08 Kardex Remstar

Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland

Core Capabilities: Dynamic storage and retrieval systems, vertical lift modules (VLMs), automated small-parts racking.

Engineering Advantage: High-precision manufacturing tailored for dense storage of industrial components and buffer storage systems.

Rank 09 Jungheinrich AG

Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany

Core Capabilities: Automated stacker cranes, VNA trucks, heavy-duty warehouse racking structures.

Engineering Advantage: Seamless alignment between automated material handling equipment (MHE) and structural steel rack designs.

Rank 10 Stow Group (Averys)

Headquarters: Spiere-Helkijn, Belgium

Core Capabilities: Heavy-duty pallet racking, Movu robotics, shuttle and AS/RS structural racking.

Engineering Advantage: Massive production footprints across Europe, specializing in heavy-load structural profiles and rack calculation algorithms.

3. Technical Comparison of High-Density Storage Racking Systems

When selecting between stacker crane supported AS/RS, radio shuttle, drive-in, and selective racking systems, warehouse engineers must evaluate key operating parameters including footprint efficiency, speed, stock rotation, and CAPEX per pallet position.

Racking System Type	Height Limit	Density Grade	Pallet Selectivity	Rotation Method	Optimal Application
Crane Supported AS/RS	15m – 45m	Maximum (90%+)	100% Automated	FIFO or LIFO	24/7 High-throughput, Cold Storage, High-Bay Hubs
Radio Shuttle Racking	Up to 18m	High (75-85%)	Lane Dependent	FIFO / LIFO	Food & Beverage, Batch Storage, Deep Lanes
Selective Pallet Racking	Up to 12m	Standard (50%)	100% Manual	Free Access	Mixed SKU distribution, FMCG retail, General Warehouses
Drive-In Racking	Up to 12m	High (70-80%)	Low Selectivity	LIFO Only	Bulk uniform goods, seasonal products, low SKU count
VNA Narrow Aisle	Up to 18m	Medium-High	100% Selective	Free Access	E-commerce fulfillment, high SKU count with narrow aisles

4. Future Sourcing & Development Trends (2026–2030)

The global industrial storage market is transitioning rapidly towards automated, sustainable, and software-connected infrastructure. B2B procurement managers must align their capital purchases with the following industry developments:

Rise of 4-Way Pallet Shuttles & Curved U-Turn Cranes: Traditional single-deep stacker cranes are being augmented by curved rail U-turn cranes and 4-way omnidirectional shuttles. These allow a single crane or shuttle fleet to cross aisles via transfer cars, drastically reducing initial hardware investment while maintaining high storage density.
Extreme Cold-Chain Energy Optimization (-30°C): High-bay AS/RS systems operating in cold rooms minimize volume footprint per pallet. Because cold air naturally settles, taller crane-supported racks reduce building roof surface area, achieving up to 40% reduction in refrigeration power consumption.
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) & IoT Sensors: Future crane-supported racking profiles are increasingly fitted with strain gauges and optical sensors. These stream live structural vibration, deflection, and impact data to cloud dashboard systems, warning maintenance engineers of rack damage before catastrophic structural failure occurs.
High-Tensile Ultra-Lightweight Steels (Q355B / Q460): Advanced cold-rolling techniques allow manufacturers like Remprack to use high-strength steel alloys. This reduces total steel weight while preserving structural safety factors under seismic and wind-load conditions.

5. Remprack Storage Solutions: Technical Capabilities & Factory Advantage

As a leading Chinese OEM/ODM warehouse racking manufacturer since 2006, Remprack Storage Solutions Co., Ltd. serves as an essential bridge between international engineering standards and cost-effective production execution.

State-of-the-Art Production Facility: Spanning 40,000 m² in Nanjing, equipped with over 20 automatic continuous cold-roll forming lines, high-precision fiber laser cutting systems, robotic welding cells, and dynamic load-testing rigs.
Global Certification & Standards: Fully compliant with CE standards, ISO 9001 quality management systems, ISO 14001 environmental management, and TUV testing standards. Structural calculations adhere strictly to FEM 10.2.02 and Australian AS4084 guidelines.
Engineering Customization (OEM/ODM): In-house structural engineering team providing 2D/3D CAD layouts, finite element analysis (FEA) structural simulations, custom upright beam profile design, and tailored powder-coating color schemes to meet specific buyer specifications.
Proven Export Performance: Over 2,000 successful warehouse projects installed across 85+ countries, serving 3PL logistics, cold-chain logistics, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical storage, and e-commerce distribution centers.

6. Sourcing & Technical FAQ for Global Racking Buyers

What technical data is required to design a crane supported AS/RS racking layout?

To design an optimized AS/RS or crane supported system, engineers require:
1. Detailed warehouse floor plan (CAD or PDF) including clear building height under trusses and sprinkler systems.
2. Exact pallet specifications: Dimensions (W x D x H), pallet weight capacity (min/max/average), overhang, and entry points.
3. Stacker crane requirements: Speed, acceleration rate, single or double-deep forks, and top/bottom rail tolerances.
4. Environmental factors: Ambient temperature range, seismic zone data, floor slab thickness, and load capacity.
5. Logistics throughput targets: Pallets moved per hour (inbound/outbound) and total SKU count.

How does a Rack-Supported Building differ from traditional racking inside a warehouse?

In a conventional setup, a civil building with steel columns and roof trusses is erected first, and free-standing racking is anchored inside. In a Rack-Supported Building (Clad-Rack Structure), the structural racking uprights and beams serve a dual purpose: supporting pallet loads while simultaneously acting as the primary structural frame holding the wall cladding and roof trusses. This eliminates separate civil building columns, significantly reduces construction time, and minimizes overall land usage.

What deflection and alignment tolerances are mandatory for stacker crane racking?

Stacker cranes operate at speeds up to 240 m/min and heights over 30 meters. Therefore, structural tolerances are far stricter than standard manual racking. Under FEM 10.2.02 and EN 15620 Class 100/200 standards, horizontal sway under acceleration must remain within tight millimetric tolerances. Beam deflection under maximum dynamic load typically must not exceed L/300 or L/400 (compared to L/200 in manual racks) to ensure crane optical positioning sensors function correctly.

What warranty and structural lifetime can buyers expect from Remprack?

Remprack provides a 10-year standard structural product warranty on all heavy-duty pallet racking systems and AS/RS steel frameworks when installed according to our engineering drawings and load distribution guidelines. Our cold-rolled steel structural components are engineered for an operational lifespan exceeding 25 years under standard maintenance protocols.

Can Remprack support OEM/ODM projects for third-party automation integrators?

Yes. Over 40% of Remprack's manufacturing output is custom OEM/ODM production for international intralogistics integrators and racking distributors. We manufacture custom upright profile punchings, special guide rail brackets, color-matched powder coatings, and private-label branding packages for global export.

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