Engineered to EN 15512 standards for unmatched SKU density, dynamic tire handling, automated EV battery isolation, and high-velocity JIT assembly supply chains.
High-Capacity Racking for Electric Vehicle Battery Packs
Heavy load-bearing beam profiles, integrated thermal barrier channels, and fire suppression access engineered for zero-deflection storage.
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Multi-Tier Shelving for 100,000+ Automotive SKUs
Maximize vertical cube utilization across fast-moving small fasteners, delicate exterior body trim, and heavy brake disc assemblies.
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Automotive Facility Retrofit Without Production Downtime
Precision re-profiling of existing storage platforms to keep assembly lines running smoothly at full cycle rate.
Inquire NowAutomotive warehouses operate under extreme pressure: reconciling massive geometric variance, fragile component finishes, heavy concentrated weights, and uninterrupted Just-In-Time (JIT) or Just-In-Sequence (JIS) line feeding.
Global procurement teams and plant logistics directors are increasingly challenged by supply chain volatility and the seismic transition toward electric mobility. Automotive parts warehouses do not hold uniform freight. Instead, an efficient facility must simultaneously store micro-sized electronic chips, irregular exhaust pipes, oversized fragile windscreens, heavy powertrain dies, high-density alloy wheel sets, and fire-sensitive EV battery packs.
At DEXION RACKING, our engineering department designs tailored automotive storage solutions that eliminate handling bottlenecks. Every upright profile, beam geometry, connector claw, and shelf decking panel is calibrated through rigorous Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure zero plastic deformation under dynamic operational stresses. By combining high-density pallet racking with modular multi-tier picking structures, we help automotive facilities achieve up to 45% footprint compaction while boosting picking accuracy to 99.98%.
Inside DEXION RACKING: Structural steel engineering and specialized manufacturing for automotive logistics hubs
Configured to bridge the operational gap between OEM manufacturing plants, regional Tier-1 aftermarket distribution centers, and commercial dealership networks.
Heavy Duty Tailored specifically to handle standard European DIN automotive gitterboxes, heavy cast engine blocks, and transmission assemblies. Our 50mm pitch adjustability eliminates dead airspace above pallet loads, while heavy-gauge column baseplates absorb high point forces generated by VNA reach trucks and automated forklifts.
Picking Tower Engineered for aftersales parts distribution centers managing 50,000+ distinct SKUs. Utilizing our robust boltless Hi280 frame system, this multi-tier picking tower integrates mezzanine walkways, integrated staircases, and heavy-duty steel drop-in dividers to separate delicate sensors, gaskets, and electronic modules.
Long & Bulky Traditional pallet racking columns create severe collision hazards when handling elongated, unboxed automotive parts. DEXION RACKING cantilever arms provide unobstructed horizontal runs designed for vehicle exhausts, structural side rails, drive shafts, and pre-painted bumpers, with optional PVC protective sleeves to avoid scratching.
Specialized Geometry Storing tires incorrectly leads to sidewall warping and permanent bead distortion. Our automotive tire racks utilize custom-contoured horizontal beams that cradle tires on their tread surfaces. Configurable as multi-tier dealer mezzanines or mounted on MOVO powered mobile bases to double tire density per square meter.
High Tech Lithium-ion automotive battery modules demand extreme mechanical safety and thermal management. DEXION RACKING delivers high-bay structural frameworks featuring sub-millimeter deflection tolerances, integrated fire sprinkler drop-lines, thermal isolation containment decks, and designated retrieval channels for automated crane extractors.
Cube Expansion Reclaim overhead plant clearance above automotive assembly tracks. Our heavy structural mezzanine floors support sub-assembly lines, sequencing kitting operations, and buffer storage, providing up to 1,500 kg/m² uniform distributed load with minimal floor column footprints.
Automotive manufacturing facilities present distinct physical demands: high-frequency forklift traffic, repetitive cyclical loads, and concentrated pallet weights exceeding 1,800 kg.
Standard warehouse racking frequently suffers beam sagging and upright damage when exposed to standard automotive gitterboxes with narrow feet. DEXION RACKING solves this vulnerability through specialized cold-rolled high-tensile steel uprights coupled with 5-hook connector claws that distribute moment forces across the entire frame depth.
| Frame Upright Profiles | High-tensile cold-rolled steel, width 80mm to 120mm, tailored yield points |
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| Beam Deflection Limit | Strict EN 15512 L/200 standard, upgradeable to L/300 or L/400 for robotic crane interfaces |
| Safety Impact Protectors | Heavy gauge 5mm steel column wraps and polyurethane guide dampeners |
| Surface Treatment | High-durability powder coating or hot-dip galvanized finish for automotive washdown zones |
| Fire & Water Safety | Open-grid wire decking facilitating NFPA/FM Global automatic sprinkler penetration |
Whether configuring automated guided vehicle (AGV) interfacing docks or wide-span manual picking aisles, DEXION RACKING certifies all dynamic load specifications before components leave our ISO 9001/ISO 14001 manufacturing facilities.
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Heavy-duty DEXION RACKING P90 structural uprights carrying dense palletized engine castings
Driven by electrification, autonomous logistics, and supply chain nearshoring, global automotive storage systems are undergoing a rapid technological evolution.
The global boom in Electric Vehicles has rendered standard industrial racking obsolete for battery manufacturing. Future automotive storage procurement mandates compliance with high-risk classification (Class 9 hazardous goods). Modern installations demand integrated gas containment chambers, in-rack thermal imaging sensors, and blast-relief ventilation corridors engineered directly into the racking superstructure.
Labor shortages and demands for rapid spare parts replenishment are prompting Tier-1 hubs to replace manual forklift operations with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and high-speed Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). Future-proof automotive racking requires tighter structural tolerances (under ±1.5mm), standardized optical target mounts, and durable guidance tracks.
Automotive OEMs are enforcing aggressive Scope 3 decarbonization targets across all manufacturing equipment suppliers. Procurement strategies now prioritize storage hardware manufactured via electric arc furnace (EAF) steel with full environmental product declarations (EPDs), cradle-to-gate lifecycle traceability, and modular designs that permit factory retrofits rather than complete teardowns.
DEXION RACKING eliminates procurement risk with end-to-end structural transparency, certified manufacturing, and professional project management.
Detailed analysis of automotive SKU velocity, component center-of-gravity, fork equipment turning radii, and slab load limits.
Static and dynamic finite element modeling adhering strictly to EN 15512 and localized seismic building regulations.
Precision roll-forming and robotized welding using high-grade structural steel with mill test certificates.
Fast-track, safe installation by certified racking mechanics coordinated around active assembly line shifts.
Load signage certification, dynamic safety audits, maintenance logs, and lifecycle inspection support.
Decades of leadership in industrial storage systems have earned DEXION RACKING the trust of tier-one automotive manufacturers and logistics operators worldwide.
Unlike standard racking traders, DEXION RACKING operates as a genuine industrial solution partner. We take complete engineering ownership from the first structural concept through to after-sales life-extension services. Our specialized manufacturing facilities maintain strict batch traceability across all raw steel coils, ensuring that every beam connector, upright, and brace meets certified tensile and elongation requirements.
Furthermore, our automotive project management teams specialize in complex retrofits within existing operating plants. We coordinate phased installations during planned shift turnovers, plant maintenance shutdowns, and holiday intervals, keeping your JIT inventory flow fully functional without losing a single hour of automotive production time.
Certified installation and precision alignment carried out by DEXION RACKING site engineers
Modern automotive brands are committed to net-zero manufacturing. DEXION RACKING supports this transition by utilizing highly optimized cold-formed steel sections that minimize raw material consumption while increasing permissible working loads. Our modular systems are engineered for infinite reconfiguration, enabling automotive plants to adapt existing steel infrastructure across vehicle generational shifts instead of scrapping and purchasing new equipment.
Direct answers from our senior warehouse engineering team to the most critical technical questions raised by global automotive buyers, procurement committees, and system integrators.