Warehouse managers and logistics professionals consistently look for ways to increase floor space utilization without sacrificing accessibility or safety. When storing long, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials such as steel bars, pipes, timber, or large fabric rolls, conventional static racking often falls short. Forklift access becomes awkward, picking times increase, and the risk of product damage or operator injury rises. The Heavy Duty Pull Out Forklift Rack directly addresses these pain points by combining robust structural engineering with a user-friendly pull-out design. Wanka has refined this rack category over two decades of manufacturing excellence, delivering a system that allows operators to slide entire levels into the aisle smoothly, pick or replenish with a standard forklift, and slide them back into the dense storage position. The result is a dramatic improvement in storage density, faster handling cycles, and a safer work environment. Our Sheet Metal Storage series includes products such as 1560 Heavy Duty Pull Out Forklift Rack, 2060 Heavy Duty Pull Out Forklift Rack, and so on.
Not all pull out racks are designed to handle extreme loads around the clock. A true heavy duty pull out forklift rack begins with the base structure. Wanka employs high-tensile structural steel with full-profile upright frames and reinforced horizontal braces. Each pull-out deck is assembled on precision ball-bearing carriages that travel along heavy-gauge guide rails, ensuring smooth movement even under load. The decks are engineered to remain perfectly level throughout the extension process, preventing forward tilting and keeping the load stable. Locking mechanisms engage automatically when the deck is fully retracted, preventing unintended movement during seismic events or accidental bumps. Additionally, Wanka subject every rack to finite element analysis and full-load cycle testing in the factory before shipping. This ensures that the specified load capacity is achievable over hundreds of thousands of cycles without deformation or wear.