The Most Popular Medium Duty Rack Models Currently Used

Medium duty racks are widely used in many warehouses, capable of storing various goods and suitable for different types of storage facilities. With the increasing demand for usage, many models of medium duty racks have been introduced to meet the needs of businesses. In this article, Au Viet Rack will provide you with the characteristics of some popular medium duty rack models currently available in the market, in order to help you make the appropriate choice for their storage facilities.

 Popular models of medium duty racks in warehouses

What is a medium duty racks?

A medium duty rack is a type of storage rack with a load capacity ranging from 100 - 700 kg per level. It is commonly used to increase storage capacity and enhance inventory control, reducing loss and damage.

Medium duty racks are highly flexible, easy to assemble, and can be easily repositioned. They are also used as display racks for merchandise in stores and supermarkets.

Advantages of medium duty racks

•  As a popular choice for light-duty storage, medium duty racks offer the following notable advantages:
•  Goods can be directly placed on the rack without the need for additional pallets, saving significant costs on pallet investment.
•  Medium duty racks are typically compact in size, making them easy to arrange in various areas of the warehouse and allowing for flexible repositioning.
•  Made from durable and load-bearing steel, medium duty racks can be used in different warehouse environments, including cold storage and regular storage facilities.
•  The ability to select goods is 100%, facilitating convenient import and export processes.
•  The rack levels can be adjusted and expanded according to storage needs, accommodating various types of goods.
•  For small warehouses and the storage of small items, using medium duty racks is a cost-effective choice that ensures operational efficiency within the warehouse.
  
  

Popular models of medium duty racks in warehouse

Choosing the right model of medium duty rack can effectively meet the storage and management needs of warehouses while saving costs. Currently, there are diverse designs of medium duty racks available in the market to suit different types of goods and warehouse requirements of businesses.

Classification based on the structure of medium duty racks

Depending on the storage needs of businesses and the height characteristics of the goods, medium duty racks can be designed with 3, 4, or 5 levels.

•  3 or 4-level medium duty racks are suitable for small warehouses with limited space or can be used as display racks to ensure visibility and easy access to goods.
•  5-level medium duty racks maximize the height of the warehouse and increase storage capacity. Goods can be accessed using additional support equipment such as forklifts at higher levels.

Classification based on surface lining material

Tole-lined medium duty racks

Tole-lined medium duty racks are designed similar to downsized Selective racks, with sturdy sheet metal lining. They are currently the most popular type of medium duty racks. 

Tole-lined medium duty racks

Advantages and disadvantages of tole-lined medium duty racks:

•  The sheet metal lining provides a sturdy structure, capable of storing various types of goods such as materials, components, spare parts, machinery, etc.
•  They have a load capacity of up to 700 kg per level, suitable for small and medium-sized warehouses.
•  The surface of the racks is coated with electrostatic paint, providing a high aesthetic appeal, often used for displaying merchandise.
•  Tole-lined medium duty racks are constructed with separate components, making them easy to assemble and reposition as desired.
  
  

Wire mesh medium duty racks

Wire mesh medium duty racks have a similar structure to other types of medium duty racks, but the surface for storing goods is equipped with steel mesh panels that have good load-bearing capacity. This not only ensures the safety of stored goods but also allows for good ventilation, reducing the risk of moisture and mold during storage.

Wire mesh medium duty racks

Advantages and disadvantages of wire mesh medium duty racks:

•  Provides excellent ventilation for stored goods, making them suitable for use in warehouses that require high air circulation, such as cold storage or pharmaceutical warehouses.
•  Maintains standard temperature for goods, preventing moisture, mold, and ensuring the quality of stored items.
•  The mesh surface is made of thin steel wires, which may cause warping when storing heavy goods.
  
  

Wooden deck medium duty racks

Wooden deck medium duty racks have a frame system made of stainless steel, and the surface can be coated with electrostatic paint, galvanized, or hot-dip galvanized depending on the usage requirements. The shelves for storing goods are lined with various options such as MDF boards, MFC boards, HDF boards, plywood, and cemboard panels.

Wooden deck medium duty racks

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden deck medium duty racks:

•  Wooden deck medium duty racks are applied in many warehouses, used as storage shelves for files or display shelves in stores.
•  The investment cost is lower compared to steel deck, wire mesh, or groove deck medium duty racks.
•  Due to the wooden deck surface, these racks have limited moisture resistance, so they are only suitable for use in dry and well-ventilated environments.
  
  

Groove deck medium duty racks

Groove deck medium duty racks are commonly used in cold storage warehouses. The load-bearing surface consists of grooved decks with air vents to facilitate air circulation for stored goods.

Groove deck medium duty racks

Advantages and disadvantages of groove deck medium duty racks:

•  Provides excellent ventilation for stored goods, making them suitable for use in warehouses that require high air circulation, such as cold storage or pharmaceutical warehouses.
•  The grooved deck surface offers high friction, reducing the risk of slipping when moving goods on and off the racks.
•  Compared to wire mesh surfaces, groove deck medium duty racks have a more solid load-bearing surface while still ensuring good airflow in the warehouse, resulting in a relatively higher price for this type of rack.
  
  

These are the most commonly used types of medium duty racks in warehouses today. We hope this helps you choose the appropriate medium duty rack. If you need further consultation and detailed price information for different models of medium duty racks, please contact Au Viet Rack for quick assistance.