Industry Solutions
METAL FABRICATION SHOP STORAGE
Telescopic Rack Solutions
Metal Fabrication Shop Storage Challenges
Metal fabrication shops are the backbone of industrial manufacturing, cutting, bending, welding, and assembling metal components for construction, machinery, and infrastructure. These shops typically stock a wide variety of raw materials — bar stock, plate, angle, channel, tube, and sheet — in multiple grades and sizes. Efficient material storage directly impacts shop productivity, as fabricators spend up to 30% of their time searching for and retrieving materials from poorly organized storage areas.
Materials We Store
Industry-Specific Challenges
- Variety: A typical fab shop stocks 100-500 material SKUs across different types, grades, and dimensions. Organization is a constant challenge.
- Remnants: Cutting operations generate partial-length remnants. Without organized storage, remnants are lost, forgotten, or become safety hazards.
- Floor Space: Fab shops need maximum floor space for cutting tables, welding stations, and assembly areas. Material storage competes for this valuable space.
- Access Pattern: Fabricators need random access to any material at any time based on job requirements. Sequential access (FIFO) is not sufficient.
- Safety: Floor-stacked materials create trip hazards, block aisles, and obstruct emergency exits. OSHA citations are common in poorly organized shops.
How Tcrack Solves These Challenges
30% PRODUCTIVITY GAIN
Organized rack storage with crane access eliminates material search time. Fabricators spend time fabricating, not hunting for stock.
MATERIAL ORGANIZATION
Each arm level stores a specific material type, grade, and size. Visual identification and barcode labeling for instant location.
REMNANT MANAGEMENT
Partial lengths and remnants stored on dedicated arms instead of scattered on the floor. Reduces waste and improves remnant utilization.
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
No more floor-stacked materials creating trip hazards and blocking emergency exits. Clean, organized shop floor meets OSHA requirements.
Recommended Configuration
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|
| Rack Series | TC Series (heavy loads) or TE Series (wide materials) |
| Load Capacity | 1,000-5,000 kg per arm (based on material weight) |
| Arm Levels | 3-6 levels (optimized for material mix) |
| Drive System | Motorized recommended for >20 cycles/day |
| Surface Treatment | Powder coating (indoor) or hot-dip galvanizing (outdoor/corrosive) |
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