Certified Industrial Pallet Racking Portfolio
Explore heavy-duty selective, automated, gravity, and high-density racking configurations tailored for CHEP NZ (1200 x 1000 mm) footprints, cold-store durability, and New Zealand seismic structural performance.
Universal Stock
Selective Heavy Duty Pallet Racking
100% direct picking selectivity engineered with high-tensile Q235B/Q355B cold-formed uprights, certified for high-turnover New Zealand logistics hubs.
- Bay Capacity: Up to 24,000 kg
- Beam Deflection: ≤ L/200 under full load
Heavy Seismic
Custom Warehouse Selective System
Reinforced column baseplates and heavy boxed beam profiles configured for variable pallet loads and stringent dynamic building codes.
- Upright Profile: 90/100/120mm Omega section
- Safety Locks: Zinc-plated steel retention pins
Retail & Bulk
Retail Bulk & Warehouse Shelving
Hybrid heavy-duty display shelving combining commercial-grade merchandise presentation with 1,000 to 5,000 kg layer storage thresholds.
- Layer Capacity: 1,000–5,000 kg/tier
- Finish: Electrostatic architectural powder coat
Modular Flex
Adjustable Factory Pallet Racking
50mm/75mm adjustable pitch frames precision-punched on CNC roll formers for rapid level adjustments without structural integrity loss.
- Pitch Increments: 50mm / 75mm adjustability
- Certifications: CE, ISO 9001:2015 verified
FIFO Automation
Heavy Duty Gravity Flow Racking
Zero-power dynamic roller racking delivering continuous First-In First-Out (FIFO) batch turnover for coolstores and dairy exporters.
- Roller Beds: Integrated centrifugal brake rollers
- Inclination Angle: 3% to 4% calibrated gradient
Standard Safety
Industrial Dual-Tone Selective Racking
High-visibility safety blue frames and high-visibility orange load beams built to comply with WorkSafe NZ visual and load notice protocols.
- Steel Standard: High yield hot-dipped coil
- Footing: Dual-anchor heavy base fixtures
WorkSafe Protection
Seismic Pallet Safety Containment Netting
High-tenacity polyamide containment barrier designed to prevent falling pallet items during seismic accelerations or handling mishaps.
- Material: UV-stabilized virgin polyamide/nylon
- Impact Resistance: Exceeds 1,200 J energy absorption
Automated AS/RS
Automated AS/RS High-Bay Racking
Ultra-narrow aisle automated crane and shuttle interface engineered to heights beyond 24 meters, optimizing scarce New Zealand industrial land footprints.
- System Height: Scalable up to 28 meters
- Tolerances: FEM 9.831 tight structural compliance
Engineering Compliance for Aotearoa’s Seismic Landscape
In New Zealand, pallet racking is classified as a critical structural asset under the New Zealand Building Act 2004. Procuring warehouse storage demands rigorous engineering that standard international racking cannot fulfill without localized modification.
AS 4084:2023 Structural Standard
AS 4084:2023 represents a fundamental evolution in racking regulations, harmonizing Limit State Design principles with enhanced seismic verification methods. New Zealand operations must enforce strict load notices, periodic racking audits, and beam deflection limits capped at span / 200.
Our upright sections, locking pins, and horizontal load distributors are finite-element modeled (FEA) to ensure that accidental impact and operational overload thresholds resist plastic collapse.
NZS 1170.5 Dynamic Seismic Actions
New Zealand is partitioned into severe seismic hazard zones, ranging from lower coefficients in Auckland to extreme acceleration spectra in Wellington, Canterbury, and Hawke's Bay. Under NZS 1170.5, racking must possess both ductility (μ) and damping capacity.
We engineer customized bracing systems—incorporating reinforced diagonal X-bracing, back-to-back row spacers, and ductile base anchors—that dissipate ground motions while holding pallet inventories locked in place.
WorkSafe New Zealand Obligations
WorkSafe NZ’s active guidelines on safe pallet racking operation require building consent sign-offs, Producer Statement documentation (PS1/PS4), and rigorous annual inspections. Failure to operate certified racking introduces immense civil liability.
Every system we manufacture ships with comprehensive structural calculation sheets, load plaques, stamped CAD layout elevations, and anchor-embedment specifications that local Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng) rely on for swift sign-off.
Seismic Optimization Benchmark
The table highlights the engineering modifications required when deploying steel pallet storage in New Zealand seismic regions compared to standard non-seismic warehouse setups.
By manufacturing our uprights from certified cold-formed Q355B micro-alloyed structural steel, our upright profiles offer an optimum strength-to-weight ratio. The engineered column taper and punch configuration guarantee that uprights dissipate cyclic torsion without structural shear or bolt tear-out under seismic excitation.
| Engineering Factor | Standard International Racks | HEDA NZ Seismic Design |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Grade | Commercial Grade Q195 / Q215 | High-Yield Structural Q235B & Q355B |
| Design Code | Generic Static EN 15512 | AS 4084:2023 & NZS 1170.5 Dynamic |
| Footplate Thickness | 3.0mm – 4.0mm Formed Plate | 8.0mm – 12.0mm Heavy Cast/Plate |
| Anchor Method | Single M10 Sleeve Anchor | Dual M12/M16 Chemical & Screw Anchors |
| Seismic Bracing | Standard Single K-Bracing | Full X-Brace & Heavy Box Portal Frame |
| Beam Deflection Limit | 1/180 of Beam Span | Strict ≤ 1/200 under Maximum UDL |
Localized Applications Across New Zealand’s Supply Chains
From the Golden Triangle of Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga to the Canterbury agricultural distribution corridors, our pallet racking systems are tailor-engineered for New Zealand's distinct logistical operating environments.
Dairy & Horticultural Coolstores
Refrigerated warehousing across Tauranga and Hamilton demands galvanized and epoxy powder-coated racking that endures -30°C blast-freezer conditions. We engineer high-density Radio Shuttle and Drive-In systems accommodating Kiwi dairy butter blocks, cheese pallets, and export kiwifruit trays without condensation corrosion.
FMCG & Retail 3PL Fulfillment
East Tamaki, Highbrook, and Drury house New Zealand’s highest throughput retail supply operations. Selective and double-deep racking bays are optimized around CHEP NZ 1200 x 1000 mm 4-way timber pallets, ensuring 100% stock selectivity and rapid replenishment cycles for major supermarket distribution networks.
Seismically Restrained Manufacturing
Following the Canterbury seismic sequence, Christchurch industrial premises enforce strict site-specific ground acceleration factors ($Z = 0.30$). Our heavy-gauge cantilever and selective pallet racking systems feature oversized base plates, top-tie portals, and engineered structural back-stops for machinery and seed distribution centers.
Viticulture & Beverage Warehousing
Storing stacked liquid bulk, wine barrels, and bottled vintages requires absolute lateral rack stability. Our engineered barrel racks and heavy-duty push-back configurations deliver dense static storage with integrated spill-containment trays and seismic retainment bars protecting high-value export reserves.
Emerging Trends Shaping Kiwi Industrial Facilities
Constrained land supplies, increasing seismic governance, and rising carbon costs are transforming warehouse footprint strategies across New Zealand.
Vertical Densification (VNA & AS/RS)
With prime Auckland industrial rents exceeding historic records, developers are building up rather than out. Clear heights are advancing from standard 8m eaves to 14m–22m facilities. We design ultra-rigid Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) and automated stacker-crane racking where upright vertical plumbness is maintained within tolerances of ≤ 1:1000.
Energy-Optimized Cold Storage Automation
Refrigeration energy is the single highest operational overhead for NZ primary exporters. Radio shuttle automated racking minimizes thermal cubic losses by eliminating reach-truck aisles. Our cold-rated electronics and low-temperature lithium shuttle batteries operate continuously at -25°C without degradation.
WorkSafe Digital Integrity & Telemetry
Compliance is shifting toward continuous monitoring. Forklift impact damage is the leading cause of progressive rack collapse. We equip New Zealand facilities with engineered modular column guards, steel safety mesh backings, and smart rack telemetry sensor provisions to track structural beam displacements in real-time.
Direct-from-Manufacturer Precision & Authority
Operating since 2001 with a 30,000 m² production powerhouse, Guangzhou Heda Shelves Co., Ltd. provides New Zealand clients with end-to-end engineering integrity without broker markups.
Direct 30,000m² Factory
No middlemen. Fully automated automated roll-forming lines, robotic continuous beam welding, and automated powder coat conveyor lines ensuring micrometer-precision component fit.
Verified International Certifications
Holding CE certification No. 2435-CPR-8605159, ISO 9001:2015 management certification No. 18624Q00169R0M, and comprehensive structural steel tensile test certificates for all production runs.
Free 3D Layout & PS1 Support
Our structural engineers produce customized CAD floor plans, 3D BIM models, and comprehensive static and dynamic load calculation packages within 24–48 hours of initial inquiry.
Auckland & Tauranga Shipping
Knock-down bundling optimized for 20GP and 40HQ high-cube shipping containers, lowering cubic landed freight costs directly into Ports of Auckland, Tauranga, and Lyttelton.