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Industrial Folding Stacking Racks (Stacking Frames)

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Applications: Fabrics, tires, home appliances and furniture, pipes, and automotive parts.

Foldable stacking racks are modular steel units designed for warehouse handling and storage. Featuring a foldable post and locking mechanism, they can be stacked multiple layers high when fully loaded and collapsed flat when empty. Compatible with forklifts and pallet jacks, they are widely used in factories, logistics, and cold storage for the bulk handling and storage of goods.

1. Basic Structure and Materials

Main Material: Q235 thickened cold-rolled square tubing, fully welded for reinforcement, with an electrostatic powder-coated finish for rust prevention; hot-dip galvanized versions are available for humid cold storage environments.

Components: Steel base (solid plate or mesh bottom) + four foldable posts + self-locking mechanism (locks automatically when unfolded; folds down with a simple press).

Dimensions: Standard sizes include 1200×1000mm and 1100×900mm; custom dimensions (length, width, height) are available.

2. Load-Bearing Specifications

Light-duty: 500–800kg/rack

Standard industrial: 1000–1500kg/rack (mainstream market choice)

Heavy-duty custom: 2000–3000kg/rack

Safe stacking of 3–4 layers when fully loaded; the base of the upper rack interlocks precisely with the posts of the lower rack to prevent tipping.

3. Key Advantages

Space-Saving When Not in Use

With posts folded down, the total thickness is only about 20cm. Stacking empty racks reduces space occupancy by 80%, significantly lowering costs during off-seasons and return transport.

Tool-Free, Rapid Operation

A single person can unfold and lock the rack in seconds without screws or extra hardware; goods remain on the rack throughout the handling process, eliminating the need to transfer loads between pallets.

Flexible Adaptation to Dynamic Inventory

Stack high to expand capacity during peak seasons and fold for storage during off-seasons; ideal for e-commerce sales events, seasonal apparel changes, and agricultural product storage.

Durable and Reusable

Folding hinges undergo thousands of fatigue tests; the normal service life reaches up to 10 years, with minimal wear and tear during facility relocations or inter-plant transfers. Mechanized Handling Compatibility

The base features integrated forklift pockets, making it compatible with manual pallet jacks, electric forklifts, and AGVs; ideal for line-side buffering and vertical warehouse stacking.

4. Key Application Industries

Automotive Parts & Machinery: Handling and storage of components and hardware

Food & Cold Chain: Storage of frozen ingredients and cases of beverages

E-commerce & Express Delivery: Sorting and staging of cased goods

Textiles & Apparel: Bulk stacking of fabrics and finished garments

Agricultural Products: Storage of fruits, vegetables, and bagged goods

Export container loading and temporary rental warehousing

5. Optional Accessories

Can be fitted with side panels, dividers, anti-slip rubber pads, locking swivel casters, and ventilated mesh bases; suitable for handling drums, bulk items, and goods prone to tipping.