CFS Hybrid Sheet Metal Storage Racks: Dual-Access Industrial Solution
2025-04-07 15:34
Client Requirements & CFS Engineering Approach
A Texas-based aerospace parts manufacturer sought CFS sheet metal storage solutions to manage 2440×1220mm steel plates with critical requirements:
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Dual-Access Technology: Combine manual drawers and forklift-accessible layers
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Precision Handling: 50mm interlayer clearance for crane-compatible workflows
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Heavy-Duty Performance: 1,000kg/drawer capacity (1.5x safety factor)
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Space Constraints: 1,250mm frame height for low-clearance facilities3
CFS Sheet Metal Storage Systems Innovation
1. Dual-Mode Configuration
Figure 1: Hybrid system (3,100kg) with 7 manual + 4 forklift drawers
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Flexible Workflows:Manual section: 50mm precision spacing for quality control
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Forklift zone: T-track anti-derailment guides for 2.5-ton forklifts
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Structural Integrity:Triangular gusset reinforcement at stress points
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Dual back bracing for seismic stability
2. Crane-Compatible Design
Figure 2: 1,200-1,560mm operating range for overhead lifting
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Ergonomic Optimization:1,126mm top plate height aligns with ASME B30 crane standards
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Chamfered edges prevent cable/chain damage
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Safety Features:Visual load capacity indicators
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Automatic drawer locks at 85% extension
3. Modular Sheet Metal Storage Racks
Figure 3: Bolt-together components with pre-drilled alignment
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Field Assembly:40% faster installation vs welded systems
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Standard tool compatibility (no specialty equipment)
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Material Specifications:5mm powder-coated steel drawers
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120×120×6mm vertical supports
Technical Comparison: CFS Storage Solutions
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Parameter |
Manual System |
Hybrid System |
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Configuration |
7 drawers |
7+4 dual-access |
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Total Capacity |
10.5 tons |
16.5 tons |
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Shipping Efficiency |
2 units/20'GP |
3 units/40'HQ |
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Safety Certification |
ANSI MH31.2-2025 |
OSHA 1910.176 |
Operational Advantages of CFS Systems
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Space Optimization:Stores 40% more plates vs cantilever racks in 1,250mm height
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Fits 5m ceiling facilities (common in retrofitted warehouses)
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Cost Efficiency:$12/sqm premium crating option (climate-controlled)
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30% faster material turnover reduces WIP inventory
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Cross-Industry Adaptability:Aerospace: Raw material staging for wing spar production
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Automotive: Body panel storage for stamping lines
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Construction: Steel beam organization in prefab plants
Customization & Compliance
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Regional Adaptations:Seismic zone reinforcement packages (UBC 1997 compliant)
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Coastal corrosion-resistant coatings (ASTM B117 certified)
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Smart Logistics:RFID-enabled drawer tracking (optional upgrade)
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3D facility modeling for layout optimization
