Racking System Manufacturing Process– The Complete FAQ Guide

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Manufacturing is the process of turning raw materials into finished products. In this process, we ensure the quality and safety of the racking system. Make the final product have certain competitiveness, and finally can be profitable.

But what about the specific manufacturing process of the factory? How does raw material become the final racking system? How are the uprights and beams made?

Racking System Production Process:

1. Raw Material Of Industrial Racking System

For different types of racking system and different parts, the raw materials used can also be different. For raw materials, it is necessary to have a certain understanding and cognition.

Here are some parameters for your reference:

Q235A, Q235B, Q235C, Q235D Steel Material Chemical Component

The table below lists Q235 steel material chemical components based on the heat analysis.

Chemical Composition (heat analysis), %, ≤
Steel Grade	Quality Grade	C	Si	Mn	P	S	Deoxidation Method
Q235	Q235A	0.22	0.35	1.40	0.045	0.050	Rimmed/ Killed
	Q235B	0.20	0.35	1.40	0.045	0.045	Rimmed/ Killed
	Q235C	0.17	0.35	1.40	0.040	0.040	Killed
	Q235D	0.17	0.35	1.40	0.035	0.035	Exceptionally Killed

Q235 steel equivalent grades
China		US		European Union		Britain(UK)		Japan		ISO
Standard	Grade	Standard	Grade	Standard	Grade	Standard	Grade	Standard	Grade	Standard	Grade
GB/T 700	Q235A	ASTM A36/A36M; ASTM A283/A283M	A36 Steel; Grade			BS 970 Part 1	080A15	JIS G 3101; JIS G 3106	SS400; SM400A
GB/T 700	Q235B	ASTM A36; ASTM A283/A283M	A36; Grade	DIN EN 10025-2	S235JR(1.0038)	BS EN 10025-2	S235JR(1.0038)	JIS G3101; JIS G3106	SS400; SM400A
GB/T 700	Q235C	ASTM A36; ASTM A283/A283M; ASTM A573/A573M	A36; Grade; Grade 58	DIN EN 10025-2	S235JO(1.0114)	BS EN 10025-2	S235JO(1.0114)	JIS G3106	SM400A, SM400B	ISO 630-2	S235B
GB/T 700	Q235D	ASTM A36; ASTM A283M	A36; Grade	DIN EN 10025-2	S235J0(1.0114); S235J2(1.0117)	BS EN 10025-2	S235J0(1.0114); S235J2(1.0117)	JIS G3106	SM400A	ISO 630-2	S235B, S235C

Punching Process

A standard interval of punches connects the cross beams along the column. In addition to the many different punching patterns available for roll-formed columns and posts/beams, three other types are also popular.

In spite of the fact that each punch is different, their basic concept is universal. Clip-together type of installation and reconfigurability of the three punches is a common feature of all three punches.

Profiling Process

In this process, advanced equipment and production methods can make production more convenient. The strict control of equipment ensures that products are always within acceptable parameters.

In the process of high-quality profiling processing, specific parameters should be set for each product. And constantly check for errors in each link. Every key point must be paid constant attention to ensure that the final product does not have any quality problems.

In this part of the process, you can number each product to make them unique and identifiable. So you can easily find it when you find out something wrong.

Shot Blasting

Shelves that have not been treated and left for a long time are prone to rust. This affects the later treatment such as spraying.

Therefore, rust removal before spraying is essential. In the whole production process, the process of shot blasting is used to remove rust, so that the rusted surface to restore clean.

Remove the surface of the metal workpiece rust layer, oxide, and welding slag. After the shot blasting, the racking surface can be clean, and show the original luster of the metal.
Increase the roughness of the surface of the racking, which is conducive to the adhesion of the subsequent spraying.
Eliminate the internal stress of the racking, and increase the service life.

Welding Process

Welding is an essential link in the racking system production process.

There are essential differences between equipment welding and manual welding. OKE Storage has advanced welding equipment to make racking system welds smooth.

Also after equipment welding, OKE Storage will arrange for professional staff to remove the welding slag. It can make the surface smooth and benefits the later powder coating.

Finish The Racking System Components

The beams, uprights, bracing, protector, frame barrier, steel panel, wire mesh decking, wood panel, and so on, and all products must be of the best quality according to customers’ requirements and different application areas.

OKE Storage has the following schemes for the surface of the uprights and beams treatment:

Galvanized Upright:

The cost of galvanized racking system is relatively low. And in the replacement and maintenance of the racking system, it is not easy to cause obvious scratches on the racking surface.

Paint Finish:

The beams can be galvanized or powder coating. Spraying the beam can make the color of the racking system itself more vivid, so as to facilitate the work of forklift drivers.

The racking system that needs to be sprayed will be pickled twice first to remove surface stains and form an oxide film. Before spraying, it should be dried and rubbed. It is sprayed with epoxy-polyester and finally compacted by the oven.