What should you pay attention to when purchasing warehouse racking in Henan?

Warehousing facilities are a crucial part of a company's normal operations. Problems with warehouse racking can lead to unnecessary economic losses and even personal injury. So, how do you choose suitable warehouse racking and effectively supervise it? Henan Huadu Times will explain in detail:

Firstly, regarding design, the main component of warehouse racking is steel, and the cost of steel, as a raw material, accounts for a large portion of the overall cost. Therefore, reducing the amount of steel used in warehouse racking is the most direct and effective way to reduce costs in a project. However, reducing steel usage may also affect the load-bearing capacity of the racking itself. Balancing load-bearing capacity with reduced steel usage requires detailed structural calculations and analysis. Currently, few companies in China possess the expertise to perform warehouse racking structural analysis, and most purchasing personnel lack sufficient knowledge of warehouse racking structures, making it difficult to verify the authenticity of reports.

Secondly, the manufacturing quality of the warehouse racking must be considered. Many warehouse racking systems begin to show signs of peeling coating and rust after only two or three years of use, one possible reason being the quality of the steel used. Some warehouse racking companies reduce costs by decreasing the amount of steel used in the racking to lower the overall project cost; others use cheap, low-quality thin plates rolled by small, small rolling mills. Another possibility lies in the coating process. The coating process for warehouse racking often involves rust removal, degreasing, phosphating, water washing, drying, electrostatic powder coating, hot melting, and curing. Each of these steps has strict requirements regarding processing time; if any step is not handled well, the quality of the final product will be greatly affected.

Therefore, when selecting warehouse racking, users are advised to regularly sample and conduct steel composition and mechanical property tests. Generally, materials from large steel mills have very high yield strength and tensile strength. Furthermore, users should conduct the testing themselves, rather than having the supplier provide it as is currently common practice. For painted surfaces, a simple test method is to scratch the surface with a 2H pencil; if it doesn't damage, it's acceptable. If a pencil is unavailable, a coin can also be used. The quality of the warehouse racking production equipment also affects product quality. Therefore, users are advised to thoroughly investigate the supplier's production base and understand their main production equipment when selecting warehouse racking; this will help users make informed decisions.

Secondly, extra attention must be paid to the installation of warehouse racking. Poor installation can lead to problems in future use. Currently, users encounter several issues: they don't know how to assess the quality of the racking after installation; some problems only become apparent after prolonged use. However, when problems are discovered after use, due to multiple construction units involved, it's often unclear where the problem originated, making resolution difficult. Furthermore, in cases of overlapping construction, users are advised to inspect the racking before use to facilitate liability determination should any problems arise later. After installation, a timely inspection is crucial. This includes a thorough check of the tightness of standard components, the proper mounting of beams, and precision testing of the racking to provide a basis for future problem assessment.