Rack Supported Building

Clad rack warehouses are self-supporting racking systems that form the main structure of the building, supporting outer cladding and enabling high-density storage while reducing building works and costs. These systems allow storage at height and are designed to carry both goods and the loads from handling equipment while resisting external forces.

Key points

• Ideal solution to maximise stored load units and available space in industrial warehouses.
• Enables storage at great heights for optimal use of building volume.
• Self-supporting racks form the warehouse structure and significantly reduce construction time and cost compared to separate building shells.
• Compatible with man-operated forklifts and with automated handling equipment (AS/RS, shuttles, transelevators).
• Engineered to support goods, handling loads and to resist external forces (wind, snow, rain and seismic loads).

Applications — possible configurations

• Pallet racking — can be configured as:
  • adjustable pallet racking
  • drive-in / drive-through systems
  • shuttle / compact systems
• Cantilever racking — for long or irregular loads.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Designed for industrial use and high-density storage environments.
• 50 mm pitch for level adjustability.
• Finishes available: painted (powder coat) and galvanized options.
• Includes design and manufacture inspection options; provision for technical inspection/maintenance.
• Manufacturer warranty typically indicated (example: 5 years where stated).
• CE marking / compliance available where applicable.