Engineered for maximum space efficiency and optimized SKU rotation within Hanoi warehousing and manufacturing networks.
The industrial landscape in Northern Vietnam, particularly the greater Hanoi metropolitan area, is undergoing an unprecedented modernization wave. As global supply chains diversify under "China + 1" frameworks, Hanoi and surrounding provinces like Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, and Hai Phong have emerged as primary manufacturing and distribution epicenters. This surge in industrial activity has directly impacted warehouse footprint economics, elevating real estate costs and forcing logistics directors to optimize vertical cube capacity.
In this high-velocity environment, conventional selective racking systems often fail to provide the storage density and throughput velocity required by sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), electronics, cold-chain food storage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Modern operations require smart mechanical flow mechanisms. Pallet Flow Racking systems—leveraging the natural forces of gravity and engineered incline roller tracks—represent the optimal industrial solution to achieve high-density, First-In, First-Out (FIFO) material throughput without increasing operational labor overhead.
The physics of Pallet Flow Racking lies in its simplicity and precise manufacturing execution. The racking features inclined wheel or roller lanes mounted at a fixed pitch of 3% to 4% gradient. Pallets are loaded from the charging (entry) face and glide smoothly under gravity down to the picking (discharge) face. Key technical parameters integrated into our structural designs include:
Empowering global warehouses with robust, heavy-duty structural steel platforms, dynamic flow structures, and automated shuttle systems.
Nanjing Ciho Racks Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier specializing in warehouse storage systems and industrial racking solutions. With years of experience in the material handling industry, we are committed to providing efficient, durable, and cost-effective storage solutions for customers worldwide.
Our product range includes selective pallet racks, drive-in racks, cantilever racks, mezzanine systems, longspan shelving, steel platforms, carton flow racks, and customized warehouse storage solutions. Designed for maximum space utilization and operational efficiency, our products are widely used in logistics centers, manufacturing facilities, distribution warehouses, e-commerce fulfillment centers, and retail storage applications.
At Ciho Racks, quality is our top priority. From product design and raw material selection to manufacturing and final inspection, every step is carried out under strict quality control standards to ensure reliability, safety, and long service life. Our experienced engineering team works closely with customers to develop tailored storage solutions that meet specific warehouse requirements.
Driven by innovation, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, we have established long-term partnerships with clients across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and many other regions.
Northern Vietnam experiences unique climatic and geological profiles. Manufacturers deploying equipment in Hanoi must design systems capable of resisting specific environmental degradation vectors:
Hanoi’s subtropical climate features high relative humidity (frequently exceeding 80%) along with hot summers and wet winters. For standard steel storage systems, this causes rapid oxidation. Ciho Racks addresses this vulnerability at the raw materials level. All frames and flow components are finished with a specialized thermoplastic powder coat layer (thickness ranging from 80 to 120 microns) or undergo hot-dip galvanization (HDG). This ensures the structural steel does not corrode or weaken over decades of operation.
Unlike the flat plains of southern regions, parts of Northern Vietnam require seismic safety coefficients to be integrated into building construction and load-bearing structures. Our industrial engineering team calculates horizontal ground acceleration factors when engineering the frames, ensuring that multi-tier high-bay pallet flow setups remain dynamically stable, avoiding buckling under seismic events.
Logistical reliability is critical. Ciho Racks leverages established transport corridors to service Hanoi. Clients can choose between sea freight shipping to the deep-water Hai Phong Port (followed by short inland trucking to Hanoi) or expedited overland shipping through major border crossings like Lang Son. We handle import/export procedures, clear customs, and supply standard certificate documents to reduce tariff expenses and avoid clearance delays.
For operations aiming for industry 4.0 paradigms, Pallet Flow Racking represents a vital bridge technology. By removing manual transit within the aisle blocks, gravity flow layout cuts travel time for Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The logic of gravity lanes integrates with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and stacker cranes. At Ciho Racks, we assist enterprises in future-proofing their storage assets:
Technical guidance, product compatibility details, and supply chain answers for regional industrial procurement managers.
The industry standard incline is generally configured between 3.5% and 4.0%. However, this is adjusted based on total weight distribution, the quality of the pallet runner surface, and whether the system utilizes a split-roller configuration. We test customer pallet prototypes in-house before manufacturing the roller frames to establish exact slope metrics.
Our custom structural separator locks subsequent pallets behind the leading pallet. As the forklift lifts and removes the front pallet from the picking station, the mechanical lock releases, allowing the next pallet to slide forward. This prevents pressure build-up and keeps pallets from jamming against the loading frames.
We construct all uprights and support beams from premium certified Q235B and Q355B high-tensile structural carbon steel. This ensures high structural yield strengths and resistance to deflection under heavy vertical storage pressures.
Yes. We frequently build custom pick-module configurations where the lower levels utilize carton flow roller tracks for case picking, while the upper levels support high-density pallet flow storage for raw material replenishment. This maximizes floor space utilization.
Under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, imports of steel racking systems (HS Code 7308.90) into Vietnam are eligible for preferential tariff rates. Ciho Racks provides complete documentation, including Form E Certificate of Origin, to ensure our buyers benefit from tax reductions.
With proper preventative maintenance, our heavy-duty roller tracks, speed controllers, and bearings are designed for a service life exceeding 10-15 years. Components are built modularly so wear parts can be replaced without replacing entire lane sections.
Plastic pallets, due to their smoother bottom runners, have different friction coefficients than standard wooden pallets. We optimize the roller pattern and install custom friction-braked rollers if plastic pallets are the primary logistics carrier inside your facility.
Ciho Racks works with certified installation partners in Northern Vietnam. We provide engineering drawings, loading charts, and assembly layouts. For large-scale projects, we can also dispatch supervisors to guide the local installation teams on-site.
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