Warehouse Racking Solutions
Maximise Storage Capacity. Improve Warehouse Efficiency. Build for Growth.
Sinto Material Handling supplies and designs professional warehouse racking systems for businesses across Africa, helping organisations maximise available floor and vertical space while creating safer, more organised and more efficient storage environments.
Complete Warehouse Racking Solutions for Africa
Every warehouse has different requirements. A small distribution centre may need simple pallet racking, while a large manufacturing facility may require a 30–40 metre automated high-bay warehouse integrated with stacker cranes, shuttle robots and warehouse-control software.
Our warehouse racking solutions can be configured for palletised goods, cartons, totes, industrial components, raw materials, finished products, heavy equipment and automated storage systems.
Through our partnership with leading warehouse-automation technology providers, Sinto can offer solutions ranging from conventional steel storage racks to high-density AS/RS automated racking systems.
We design around your specific requirements
📐 Warehouse & Load
- Warehouse dimensions
- Ceiling height & floor area
- Pallet dimensions & load weight
- Number of SKUs
- Required storage capacity
🔄 Operations & Flow
- Stock rotation (FIFO / LIFO)
- Forklift access
- Picking requirements
- Automation requirements
📈 Growth & Future
- Future expansion
- Scalable design
- Integration with WMS/WCS
Our Warehouse Racking Portfolio
From conventional pallet storage to fully automated high-bay systems, we offer a comprehensive range of racking solutions.
1. AS/RS Racking
Automated Storage & Retrieval System Racking
AS/RS racking is designed for businesses looking to maximise warehouse density while automating the storage and retrieval of goods. Supports high-bay designs from approximately 7 to 40 metres, integrated with stacker cranes, shuttle robots and WCS systems.
✅ Key Benefits
- High-density storage
- Better utilisation of vertical space
- Automated storage and retrieval
- Reduced aisle requirements
- Improved inventory control
- Reduced manual handling
- Higher storage capacity
- Scalable warehouse design
- Integration with WMS/WCS
- Suitable for high-throughput operations
2. Selective Pallet Racking
One of the most versatile warehouse storage systems. Provides direct access to individual pallets, particularly suitable for warehouses handling many different SKUs.
🎯 Ideal for:
✅ Advantages
- Direct pallet access
- Adjustable beam levels
- Flexible configuration
- Easy forklift access
- Simple expansion
- Suitable for FIFO inventory management
3. Drive-In Racking
Designed for warehouses where high storage density is more important than direct access to every pallet. Forklifts enter the rack structure to load and retrieve pallets.
🎯 Ideal for:
4. Mobile Racking
Racks on powered bases that move along rails. Instead of maintaining a permanent aisle between every rack row, the system opens an aisle only where required.
✅ Benefits
- Increased storage density
- Better floor-space utilisation
- Reduced fixed aisle space
- Improved storage capacity
- Controlled access
- Suitable for high-value inventory
5. Flow Racking
Uses gravity or powered roller systems to move goods through the rack. Useful where stock rotation and picking efficiency are important.
📦 Applications
🔄 Inventory
Flow-rack systems can be configured to support appropriate FIFO inventory processes.
6. Cantilever Racking
Designed specifically for long, bulky or irregularly shaped products that cannot easily be stored on conventional pallet racks. Uses vertical columns with horizontal arms that support the load.
🎯 Ideal for:
7. Heavy-Duty Industrial Racking
For manufacturing, engineering and industrial customers. Storage systems designed around heavier loads.
🏗️ Applications
Load capacity is engineered according to rack configuration, beam dimensions, upright design, number of levels and loading conditions.
8. Automated Pallet Racking
For high-volume warehouses, pallet racking integrated with automated handling equipment — creating an integrated automated warehouse rather than simply a static storage system.
⚙️ Integration Options
9. Mini-Load AS/RS Racking
For smaller products, cartons, totes and containers. High-density automated storage for small-unit loads.
📦 Ideal for:
10. Tote & Bin Storage Racking
For smaller products — storage configurations designed around plastic totes, cartons, bins, small containers and component trays. Particularly suitable for goods-to-person operations and high-SKU environments.
High-Density AS/RS Warehousing
Turn Your Vertical Space Into Storage Capacity. One of the biggest challenges facing modern warehouses is that businesses often have significant unused vertical space.
📦 Traditional Warehouse
- Floor
- → Rack
- → Rack
- → Ceiling
Limited use of vertical space
🏗️ High-Density Automated Warehouse
- Floor
- ↓ Storage Level
- ↓ Storage Level
- ↓ Storage Level
- ↓ Storage Level
- ↓ Storage Level
- ↓ High-Bay Storage
AS/RS systems: 7 m – 40 m high
Warehouse Racking Designed Around Your Pallets
Racking should never be selected simply because a rack "looks suitable." The system needs to be engineered around the customer's actual load.
📏 Pallet Length
1,200 mm
📐 Pallet Width
1,000 mm
⚖️ Pallet Weight
500 – 2,000+ kg
📦 Number of Pallets
Project Specific
🏢 Warehouse Height
Determines the number of storage levels.
🚜 Forklift Type
Determines aisle width and rack access.
Typical Racking Configuration
🛠️ Upright Frames
Vertical structural components supporting the rack.
📏 Horizontal Beams
Support the pallets.
🧱 Pallet Supports
Additional support beneath pallets where required.
🔩 Wire Decking
Provides additional load support and improves safety.
↔️ Row Spacers
Maintain appropriate spacing between rack rows.
🛡️ Column Protectors
Help protect rack uprights from forklift impact.
🚧 Safety Barriers
Protect people and infrastructure around the storage system.
Warehouse Racking Specifications
Because racking is project engineered, there is no single specification that applies to every warehouse.
| Specification | Typical / Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Rack Type | Selective / Drive-In / Flow / Mobile / Cantilever / AS/RS |
| Material | High-Strength Steel |
| Storage Type | Pallets / Cartons / Totes / Bins / Long Goods |
| Load Capacity | Project Specific |
| Rack Height | Project Specific |
| AS/RS Height | Approx. 7–40 m, configuration dependent |
| Beam Levels | Customisable |
| Pallet Positions | Project Specific |
| Rack Depth | Load & pallet dependent |
| Aisle Width | Forklift / automation dependent |
| Pallet Size | Customer specific |
| Steel Finish | Painted / Galvanised as specified |
| Automation | Optional |
| Stacker Crane | Optional |
| Shuttle Robot | Optional |
| Conveyor Integration | Optional |
| WMS Integration | Optional |
| WCS Integration | Optional |
| API Integration | Optional |
| Installation | Available |
| Commissioning | Available |
| Maintenance | Available |
| Spare Parts | Available |
Note: Load ratings are project-specific and require structural design and load calculation for each installation.
AS/RS Racking Specifications
| Feature | AS/RS Racking |
|---|---|
| System Type | Automated Storage & Retrieval |
| Rack Height | Approx. 7–40 m |
| Storage Units | Pallets / Totes / Bins |
| Structure | High-Strength Steel |
| Storage Density | High Density |
| Stacker Crane | Available |
| Shuttle Robot | Available |
| WCS Integration | Available |
| WMS Integration | Available |
| API Integration | Available |
| Automated Retrieval | Yes |
| Automated Storage | Yes |
| Multi-Level Storage | Yes |
| Safety Systems | Configuration Specific |
| Installation | Project Specific |
| Commissioning | Project Specific |
Warehouse Racking for African Industries
Sinto Material Handling provides racking solutions for a broad range of industries across Africa.
⛏️ Mining
- Mining spare parts
- Bearings & conveyor components
- Pumps & motors
- Electrical components
- Tools & maintenance equipment
🏭 Manufacturing
- Raw materials
- Components
- Work-in-progress
- Finished products
- Spare parts
🛒 FMCG
- Food & beverages
- Household products
- Personal care products
- Consumer goods
🚗 Automotive
- Vehicle components
- Spare parts
- Tyres & engines
- Accessories
💊 Pharmaceutical
- Traceability
- Environmental controls
- Regulatory compliance
📦 E-Commerce
- High SKU counts
- Fast picking
- Order fulfilment
- Peak-season demand
❄️ Cold Storage & Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
Cold-storage facilities have a particular need for space efficiency because refrigerated warehouse construction is expensive. High-density racking helps maximise storage capacity within the temperature-controlled building.
Automated storage can also reduce unnecessary personnel movement inside temperature-controlled areas.
Warehouse Racking + Smart Warehouse Technology
Sinto provides Complete Warehouse Infrastructure — not just racking as an isolated product.
Warehouse Racking Design & Planning
A professional racking project begins before the first rack is manufactured. Sinto's service model includes consulting, planning, design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after-sales support.
🔍 Site Survey
Assess the existing warehouse.
📐 Warehouse Measurements
Length · Width · Height · Columns · Doors · Loading bays · Fire systems · Existing equipment
⚖️ Load & Storage Analysis
Pallet and product weights · Required pallet positions · SKU requirements
📋 Layout & Selection
Develop efficient layout · Select appropriate rack type · Integrate forklifts, conveyors, automation
Safety Is Part of the Design
Warehouse racking should be designed with safety as a fundamental requirement.
🛡️ Physical Protection
- Rack-end protection
- Upright protectors
- Safety barriers
- Pallet supports
- Impact protection
- Aisle protection
📋 Operational Safety
- Load signage
- Beam locking systems
- Appropriate anchoring
- Inspection procedures
🤖 Automated Systems
- Anti-collision
- Anti-tipping
- Anti-fall protection
- People–robot–crane interaction safety
Modular & Scalable Design
A major advantage of modern racking systems is scalability. Your warehouse doesn't have to remain the same size forever.
📈 Expand by adding:
- Rack bays
- Storage levels
- Additional aisles
- Shuttle systems
⚡ Automate further:
- Conveyors
- Robots
- Automated storage modules
This allows the warehouse to grow alongside your business.
Why Choose Sinto Material Handling?
✅ Complete Solution
We don't simply supply steel racks. We help develop the complete warehouse storage environment.
✏️ Custom Design
Every project designed around your warehouse, products and operating requirements.
📦 High-Density Storage
Make better use of available floor and vertical space.
🤖 Automation Ready
Racking designed to integrate with automated storage and retrieval technologies.
📈 Scalable
Build today's warehouse with tomorrow's expansion in mind.
🌍 Africa-Wide Supply
Positioned to supply warehouse infrastructure and material-handling solutions across Africa.
From Traditional Warehouse to Smart Warehouse
📦 Traditional Warehouse
- Manual storage
- Forklift movement
- Paper-based inventory
- Large aisles
- Limited visibility
🏗️ Modern Warehouse
- High-density racking
- Automated storage
- Robotics
- WMS & WCS
- Real-time inventory
- Optimised warehouse utilisation
Our Complete Warehouse Solution
Sinto Material Handling provides an integrated solution incorporating:
🏗️ Infrastructure
- Warehouse Racking
- AS/RS
- Stacker Cranes
- Shuttle Systems
🤖 Automation
- AMR / Robotics
- Conveyors
- Automated product transportation
💻 Software & Integration
- WMS · WCS · HMS
- API Integration
- 3D Visualisation
- Real-time monitoring
Request a Warehouse Racking Assessment
Let's Design Your Warehouse for Maximum Capacity & Efficiency. Whether you are building a new warehouse, expanding an existing facility or upgrading from conventional storage to an automated warehouse, we can help you develop the right racking solution.
Tell us your warehouse dimensions, pallet size, load weight and required storage capacity — and we'll help design the right solution.
Sinto Material Handling
Reliable Material Handling, Warehouse Racking & Smart Warehousing Solutions for Every Industry.
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