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Can the warehouse use heavy-duty beam racks to store chemical products?
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2025-07-21
Warehouses can use heavy-duty beam racks to store chemical products, but the following key points must be noted to ensure safety and compliance:
Applicability of Heavy-Duty Beam Racks
- Load-bearing capacity: Heavy-duty beam racks typically have a load-bearing capacity of 1 to 4 tons per layer, or even higher, capable of supporting commonly used heavy containers for chemical products (such as drums and IBC totes), meeting the storage needs of the chemical industry for heavy goods.
- Structural stability: The rack is assembled using uprights, beams, and braces, resulting in a stable structure that reduces the risk of rack collapse and is suitable for storing high-density or heavy chemical materials.
- Space utilization: By freely adjusting the layer height, it can adapt to different sizes of chemical containers, improving the vertical space utilization of the warehouse.
Safety Measures to Note
- Classification and isolation of goods: Chemical products must be stored according to their hazardous properties (such as flammability, corrosiveness, and toxicity), avoiding mixed storage that could lead to chemical reactions or cross-contamination. It is recommended to set up independent areas or racks for different types of chemicals.
- Leak prevention: Chemical products prone to leakage should be placed in leak-proof trays or collection devices to prevent leakage from spreading. Space can be reserved at the bottom of the rack, or a leak collection trough can be designed.
- Ventilation and environmental control: The warehouse must maintain good ventilation to reduce the concentration of volatile gases; chemicals sensitive to light should be protected from direct sunlight. This can be achieved by installing shading facilities or choosing a shaded storage location.
Rack Installation and Operation Standards
- Installation distance: The rack must maintain a distance of at least 30cm from the walls to prevent hazardous chemicals from hitting the walls, causing container breakage or corrosion of the walls.
- Safe access: When using equipment such as forklifts, careful operation is required to avoid collisions with racks or chemical containers. It is recommended to install anti-collision guards or railings at the edges of the racks.
- Labeling management: Racks and storage locations must be clearly labeled with the chemical name, hazard level, and operating instructions for easy identification and management.
Regulations and Emergency Preparedness
- Compliance requirements: It is necessary to comply with regulations such as the "Safety Management Regulations for Hazardous Chemicals" to ensure that the storage method meets national safety standards.
- Emergency plan: Develop emergency response procedures for incidents such as fires and leaks, and equip the facility with explosion-proof lighting, fire-fighting equipment (such as dry powder fire extinguishers, foam fire suppression systems), and emergency decontamination equipment.
Heavy-duty beam racks, with their high load-bearing capacity, flexibility, and space utilization, are suitable for storing chemical products, but reasonable planning must be combined with chemical properties, safety regulations, and protective measures.
Companies can refer to professional warehousing design schemes and strictly follow operating procedures to achieve safe and efficient warehouse management.
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