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Medium Duty Racking System Supplier

Medium Duty Shelving is a versatile and industrial steel rack featuring an easy-to-assemble design. These robust steel storage racks are the optimal solution for inventory management in small and medium-sized warehouses.

As the direct racking manufacturer, Chaoyu Shelves has successfully exported its highly popular 200kg and 300kg load capacity models to over 136 countries. Request your customized quote today to see how our adjustable metal racks can optimize your storage layout.


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Specifications of Medium Duty Shelving Racks


Specification ItemDetails
MaterialCold Rolled steel
Dimensions1200*500*2000, 1200*600*2000,
1500*500*2000, 1500*600*2000,
2000*500*2000, 2000*600*2000
frame:40*80*0.7mm
beam:40*60*0.6mm
panel:0.35mm
1500*500*2000,2000*500*2000,
1500*600*2000,2000*600*2000
frame :40*80*0.8mm
beam:40*60*0.8mm
panel:0.4mm
Layer Load Capacity200kgs/layer, 300kgs/layer
Shelf Level2/3/4/5/6 Customizable
Delivery Time7-15 days for 2* 40’ containers
Polishing MethodElectrostatic Spray Surface
Panel TypesGalvanized panel,Painting Panel,Wire Panel
Standard Packagingcarton packing
Upright HeightUp to 6000mm
ColorGrey, blue, orange and customized
StructureAdjustable
OEM&ODMAcceptable


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How to Optimize Your Warehouse Layout Using Medium Duty Racking Systems

Planning a highly efficient stockroom or distribution hub requires balancing high-density storage with safe material handling accessibility. When deploying our long span shelving racks, our engineering team recommends calculating your layout based on three essential metrics:


Aisle Width for Manual Picking: For standard warehouses utilizing manual picking, hand trucks, or rolling ladders, ensure your aisle clearance is between 900 mm and 1,200 mm. This allows warehouse staff to maneuver freely with bulk cartons without restricting flow.


Vertical Clearance Utilization: Our medium duty racking system supports upright heights up to 6,000 mm. Always calculate a 500 mm safety clearance between your top shelf layer's cargo and your facility's fire sprinkler or lighting systems.


Static vs. Dynamic Loading: Ensure your floor loading capacity can handle the concentrated weight of fully loaded rows. Our boltless adjustable steel racks distribute weight uniformly, maximizing floor space utilization by up to 65% compared to unorganized floor stacking.

Premium Manufacturing: What Makes Our Industrial Metal Shelving Robust?

Not all medium duty storage racks are built equal. At Chaoyu, we control the complete manufacturing pipeline from raw steel processing to final anti-corrosive coating to ensure structural durability under constant daily stress:


Certified Q235 Cold-Rolled Steel: We exclusively source high-tensile steel sheets that offer superior yield strength. This ensures each layer safely maintains its 200 kg to 500 kg weight rating without bowing.


Advanced Electrostatic Powder Coating: Our automated lines apply a multi-stage surface treatment including acid washing, phosphating, and high-temperature baking. This creates an anti-rust, scratch-resistant barrier ideal for high-humidity workshops or cold storage setups across Europe and the Middle East.


Precision Safety Interlocking: Instead of standard friction fits, our columns feature specialized butterfly-punched slots. When the horizontal beam is engaged, the interlocking structural design tightens under weight, guaranteeing lateral stability and eliminating workplace tipping hazards.



Video of Medium Duty Rack Storage Shelves​​

Need a high-capacity storage solution that’s both reliable and easy to install? Look no further than our medium duty shelves! In this video, you'll learn how to erect upright frames and secure horizontal beams in minutes—no professional assistance required. 

Ready to get your steel storage rack up and running fast? Hit play to watch!


FAQs About Medium Duty Shelving

  • Q
    What is the raw material of your medium duty storage racks?
    A

    The raw materials of medium-duty storage racks is cold-rolled steel. Many medium-duty storage racks use high-quality cold-rolled steel to make components such as columns, beams, cross-braces, and laminates.  For example, the columns may adopt cold-formed "P" steel, and the cross-braces may use rectangular steel tubes.

  • Q
    Can I adjust the height or number of layers?
    A

    Yes, you can usually adjust the height of layers and the number of layers for most medium-duty storage racks.

    Most medium-duty racks are designed with a hole pitch structure on the columns (e.g., 50mm or 75mm intervals). You only need to disassemble the beams and reposition them at the corresponding holes to adjust the layer height. For the number of layers, you can increase or decrease the number of beam sets and laminates according to your storage needs, as long as the total load does not exceed the rack’s rated bearing capacity.


  • Q
    Do you provide OEM and ODM services?
    A

    Yes, we provide OEM and ODM services.For OEM services, we can manufacture products and components according to your requirements, and these products will be sold under your brand. As for ODM services, our professional R & D team can design and develop fully - branded products for you, helping you save the time and cost of product development.

  • Q
    How could you guarantee the products quality?
    A

    We guarantee product quality through a three-tiered control system covering raw materials, production, and final inspection:

    1. Raw Material Inspection:Conduct pre-production tests on mechanical properties to ensure compliance with standards.

    2. In-Process Quality Control: Key production links  are monitored by professional inspectors, with random sampling to avoid defects like uneven welding or coating peeling.

    3. Final Product Testing: Before delivery, each batch of racks undergoes load-bearing tests , dimensional checks, and anti-rust performance tests to ensure they meet industry and customer requirements.


  • Q
    Is medium duty racking easy to install?
    A

    Yes, medium-duty racking is generally easy to install. Most of its components (columns, beams, laminates) adopt a standardized snap-fit or bolted connection design, without the need for complex welding, allowing for quick assembly. For large-volume orders, we also offer optional on-site installation guidance services.

  • Q
    How do I maintain my medium duty racking system?
    A

    Check for signs of damage (e.g., bent columns/beams, loose bolts, peeling coatings) monthly. Focus on high-load areas and parts hit by forklifts.  Never exceed the rack’s rated load per layer. Avoid uneven weight distribution (e.g., don’t pile all heavy items on one layer) to prevent structural strain.

  • Q
    Why Choose Chaoyu Medium Duty Rack?
    A

    Built with high-grade cold-rolled steel (e.g., Q235B) and validated through a three-tiered quality control system (raw material inspection, in-process monitoring, final load/testing), ensuring long-term structural stability and a 5-year anti-rust guarantee. It is flexible and agile, allowing for quick assembly without welding.

  • Q
    What is your factory's production capacity?
    A

    We have 3 automated production lines (covering cold rolling, welding, and spraying processes) and a 15,000 square meters finished product warehouse, supporting simultaneous production of multiple customized orders. For large-volume orders , we can optimize the production schedule and shorten the lead time to 15-20 working days to meet your delivery requirements.

  • Q
    What is the delivery times?
    A

    For standard medium-duty racking (no customization), the delivery time is 3-7 working days after order confirmation and payment.

    For customized orders (e.g., OEM/ODM, special size/color), it takes 7-15 working days (including design confirmation and production).

    For large-volume orders (over 5,000 sets), we can optimize the production schedule and shorten the delivery time to 15-30 working days as mentioned earlier.


  • Q
    What is the maximum clear span (length) available for your long span shelving racks without buckling?
    A

    Our standard long span shelving racks are available in lengths of 1,200 mm, 1,500 mm, and 2,000 mm. Every beam level is engineered to support up to 500 kg uniformly distributed load (UDL). If your logistics operation involves automated retrieval or overhead clear spans stretching beyond 2.4 meters, we recommend interlocking upright support framing. For ultra-heavy requirements exceeding these limitations, please check our heavy-gauge engineering specs on our Heavy Duty Racking System page.

  • Q
    How do I choose between galvanized steel panels, painting panels, and wire mesh decking for a medium duty rack?
    A

    The choice of decking depends entirely on your compliance and storage environment:


    Painting Panels: Best for clean, climate-controlled commercial showrooms and dry electronic stockrooms.


    Galvanized Panels: Ideal for oily auto-parts garages or high-humidity workshops to prevent long-term corrosion.


    Wire Mesh Decking: Highly recommended for facilities requiring full overhead sprinkler penetration and optimized airflow.

    If your logistics facility requires flexible, self-contained modular metal bins instead of flat decking, you can browse our specialized Stacking Stillage Rack Solutions.


  • Q
    How does the knock-down (disassembly) design optimize ocean freight shipping costs for global B2B wholesale orders?
    A

    International sea freight is a major expense for bulk procurement. Every Chaoyu medium duty storage rack features a fully boltless, knock-down structure. Upright frames and horizontal beams pack flat into standard, reinforced export cartons. This optimized packing design minimizes dead volume, allowing us to load up to two full 40HQ containers within a rapid 7–15 days turnaround. This system ensures seamless, low-cost customs clearance directly to ports worldwide, including the UK, Spain, France, UAE, Qatar, South Korea, Philippines, Chile, Peru, and Argentina. For an immediate freight rate estimate to your specific facility destination, please head over to our Contact Us page.

  • Q
    Do you manufacture lighter shelving alternatives for retail display or lightweight office archives?
    A

    Yes. Our medium-capacity systems are built specifically for industrial warehouse environments requiring 200 kg to 500 kg per layer. However, if you are setting up a commercial storefront, boutique boutique shop, or light-duty e-commerce picking module, we offer lighter structural alternatives. To see our full weight-capacity portfolio, including light, medium, and heavy options, explore our comprehensive Industrial Storage Shelves Portfolio.

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