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Pallet racking
Palletstelling

Drive-in racking
Inrijstelling

Shelving
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Overview

of available Nedcon documentation

Company Profile

Storage systems
for palletised goods

Storage systems
for small parts

Storage systems
for specific goods

Rack protection
and safety

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Solution-focused by
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by nature
nature

Storage systems
for palletised goods

Pallet racking

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Drive-in racking

Page 1 - 2

Box pallet racking

Page 1 - 2

Double-deep pallet racking

Page 1 - 2

Mobile pallet racking

Page 1 - 4

Pallet live storage

Page 1 - 12

Interlocking roll pallet racking

Page 1 - 2

Racking for satellite technology

Page 1 - 4

Clad rack building

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Pallet racking

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Storage systems for palletised goods

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Pallet racking

Pallet storage
Nedcons extensive range of integrated
pallet racking components offer safe and
effective storage of all sizes and weights.
Innovation, scientific and practical
research, use of certified steels,
high-quality epoxy powder coating and
carefully selected components
characterise all Nedcon pallet racks.

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Sometimes a more original approach is

required when confronted by a particular
application. Nedcon can then supply the
ideal solution by selecting from this
range of components.

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Pallet racking
The hook-in system

Hook-in connectors allow for easy

height adjustability and ensure quick
and efficient assembly.
Often, bracing in the horizontal and
vertical plane is undesirable due to lack
of space. The stability and the strength
of the racks are then determined to a
large extent by the properties of the
hook-in connections.

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The hook-in connection is the heart of

all unbraced pallet racking.

Poor fitting or inadequate design lead to

reduced strength with regard to angular
torsion; giving a reduction in the
rotational spring constant (Cv) and
reduced flexural moment capacity (Mv).
The joints behave like hinges, allowing
increased beam deflection and
instability.

The heavy-duty hook-in connection

The heavy-duty hook-in connection is

is an extra strong model of the

ideally suited for unbraced and heavily

standard hook-in connection, which

loaded, high structure racks due to its

still fits into the same standard

exceptionally high rotational stiffness.

perforation. Height adjustability is

50 mm. The height of the beam
end-connector is 350 mm, so that this
connection can also be used with
mezzanine floor systems.
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The hook-in system

Locking

The standard hook-in connector fits

To prevent the hook-in connectors being

into the conical upright perforations

dislodged by any upward force, they are

without any clearance. Height

secured with a solid safety pin with a

adjustability is 50 mm.

diameter of 10 mm; these fit into the

The height of the beam end-connector is

upright perforation with a minimum of

200 mm. These are made of high-quality

clearance.

micro-alloy steel.

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The bolted connection can be used when

adjustability is not required, and bracing
is not a problem. With this, multi-span
beams are used to reduce beam
deflection.

Nedcon has developed various types of

For wide-span shelving there is also a

connectors, each with their own specific

hook-in connector, allowing height

application. Each type has been

adjustment of 25 mm, available. The

stringently tested by TNO-Construction

height of the beam end-connector is 200

in accordance with the NVN Standard

mm. It has excellent rotational strength,

5053, in compliance with the Arbo

so is suitable for the construction of

(Health & Safety) Information Sheet AI

high racks.

14 of the labour inspection.

A fully patented infinitely adjustable

connector is used for live storage
racking.

Existing installations, which are fitted

with our 100 mm connector can still be
supplied.
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Pallet racking
Upright frames

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Frame constructions

Bolted frame bracing

The Nedcon engineering department has

The junction in the frame between an

available a wide range of combinations

upright and two full width diagonals is

of upright frames and beam types for the

bolted. The ends of the diagonals are

safe design of racks up to a height of

fitted with a bend part to avoid

over 30 metres.

deformation by the bolt connection.

The frame diagonals can be chosen such

This joint being symmetrical, the upright

that the optimum buckling length can be

will not twist under the effect of

achieved for every possible combination

horizontal forces. This form of frame

of height and depth.

bracing is necessary for high-rise rack

constructions, which have to conform to

There are 36 types of upright profiles

the tolerances as laid down in FEM

available, each of which differ in shape,

10.3.01 and FEM 9.831.

dimension, effective material

cross-section and thus in load-bearing

Use of the high-bay system means that

capacity. All types are made of

the admissible frame load is high, as

high-quality micro-alloy steel, so they

30% less buckling length may be taken

can also be installed in cold stores.

into account, in accordance with FEM

10.2.02 and Eurocode part 1.3 for

The upright frames are assembled with

high-bay systems.

bolted or riveted connections. They can

be assembled on-site, or in production
by Nedcon.

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Upright frames

Upright profiles
These profiles are cold-rolled and
perforated very accurately under
electronic control in our own factory and
can be produced in lengths of up to 14
metres in epoxy powdered finish or
sendzimir galvanized.

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Upright profiles are available in 30,

45, 60, 80, 100, 120 and 140 mm widths
and in a range of material
thicknesses (t).
Tests by the TNO have shown that the
cross-section of all profile types is 100%
effective due to our chosen design.

Base plates
The upright profile transmits a pointload on the floor via the base plate.
The dimensions, type of steel, material
thickness and any extra pressure
distribution plates ensure sufficient

Special base plates are used when very

spreading of this point load. Stiffness

high tensile forces need to be

and strength at fixed ends - in other

accommodated, in silo construction for

words, the extent to which the upright

example.

profile cannot hinge freely on the base

plate - is primarily of importance with
unbraced racks. This is tested by
TNO-Construction (NVN 5053 Standard).
With the right choice of upright width
and base plate, load-bearing capacity of
the frame can be increased by up to 30%.
To accommodate tensile forces, the base
plate is flanged and provided with two
anchor holes.
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Pallet racking
Beams

Beams, type CC
This beam type is available in a wide

provides great strength and stiffness in

range of height and width dimensions,

the vertical and horizontal planes. Wide

and in lengths up to 4,500 mm. The box

profiles are recommended for beam

shape is highly resistant to torsion and

profiles in excess of three metres.

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Beams, type NC
This beam type has the same properties of

use with recessed shelves, mesh panels

the type CC. But these NC beams have a

and pallet supports.

profiled shelf support edge, suitable for

Beams, type Sigma

This open profile is resistant to torsion,

Perforated Sigma beams are ideal for use

due to the careful design of the cross-

with suppplements that are bolted, as

force centre, whilst maintaining excellent

with pallet live storage.

load-bearing capacity.

Beams for wide-span shelves

Box-shaped beams, highly resistant to

In the perforated form, these beams are

torsion, with less profile height than the

used in beam type miniload systems.

type CC, are used for wide-span shelving.

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Beams

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Load-bearing capacity of beams

Beam deflection

Lateral stiffness of beams

The load-bearing capacity of the beams is

Independent of the load-bearing

When horizontal forces can occur,

indicated by bay, thus per pair of beams

capacity of the beams, deflection will

especially with long beams on which

and assumes an even distribution of load

occur due to loads used. This deflection

more than two pallets are positioned

over the length of both beams. However,

is reduced as the height of the beam

alongside each other, careful thought

the load at the back may overhang more

profile is increased. The height effects

must be given to the lateral stiffness.

than at the front, and some goods can

bending in the third power.

In general, right-angled box profiles

create point loading. In these cases, the

The thickness of the material is only

behave two to three times better than

load-bearing should be reduced in

of linear influence on the bending.

IPE-profiles. The box profiles are available

accordance with a supplementary

The standard for deflection in pallet

in widths of 40, 50 and 60 mm, so that

calculation. If the operating equipment

racks, is maximum 1/200 of the beam

sufficient stiffness can be accommodated

creates extra dynamic forces, this should

length. With long beams and in

in all circumstances.

be stated, in order to determine the

automated storage systems, deflection is

precise load-bearing capacity.

limited to 1/300 of the beam length, in

accordance with FEM guidelines.
The choice of hook-in connection will
also have a considerable influence on
beam stiffness.

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Supplements

Sprinkler brackets
Sprinkler systems can be accommodated
simply and easily during the rack
construction by using face mounted and
in-rack pipe support brackets.

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Pallet supports
Depending on their quality, it may be
necessary to improve the bearing of pallets
with pallet supports:
model with welded hooks for fitting
on CC-beams.
model for fitting on the shelf support
edge on NC-beams.
model for fitting on a shelf support
edge with perforations, for sideways
fixing.

Push-through protection
If the clearance between pallets in a
double entry pallet rack is 100 mm or less,
push-through protection can be used. This
will prevent the rear pallet being moved
when the front pallet is positioned.
However, when using forklift trucks, there
is the risk that excessive horizontal force
could be applied to the rack.

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Supplements

Shelves, unperforated

1. Type N, in galvanized sheet steel;

profiled with box-shaped leading
edges.
2. Chipboard, in thicknesses of 22, 28
and 38 mm thickness, with melamine
finish if required.

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Shelves, perforated

(allow ingress of sprinkler water)

3. Type Omega, in galvanized sheet
steel; this design provides
considerable strength. Patents:
EP 96.120732.1 and G 296.01819.8
4. Type KA, in galvanized sheet steel;
50% water-permeable.
Patent: G 295.12116.5
Support consoles
Sufficient space is required under the
pallet when containers or pallets with
perimeter boarded bottom deck are
stored by rack-handling equipment with
telescopic forks.

An economical and safe storage solution

is provided by welding four support
consoles to the beams for each pallet
position. The design of these support
consoles ensures great stability in both
length and depth and can also be fitted
with push-through protection.
Patent: EP 98.10.2251.0 pending

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Drive-in pallet racking

Drive-in pallet racks provide a solution
when block stacking is not possible
because of the fragility of goods. With
minimum space loss in aisles, large
quantities of similar products can be
stored compactly in the channels of the
drive-in pallet racks; last-in / first-out.

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With upright widths up to 140 mm,

Nedcon is able to construct very tall
racks, which are hardly affected by
deformation due to sideways bending of
the uprights. The beams can be adjusted
in height every 25 mm. The vertical part
performs as a help to get in lane before
the rack face (eventual minor use of
side shift; see FEM 10.2.03).
Dimensions
Uprights for a drive-in rack are only
connected lengthwise by the top beams,
which means the frames along the aisles
are liable to bend outwards. When a
pallet is positioned against the guide rail
on one side, the load-bearing surface on

the other side (c) must have sufficient

width. Also, sufficient vertical clearance

(a) and sideways positioning space (b)
must be taken into account, particularly
with protruding goods (NEN 5051). ).

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Protection of the rack construction

against collision from a forklift truck is
vital for working safety and the
durability of the installation.
When the stores are in use, repairs are
difficult to carry out, and thus very
expensive.
The most important protection provisions

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are:
pallet guides for the floor positions
entry guides on the beam profiles
upright protectors with impactdeflecting profile

Nedcon drive-in pallet racks are suitable

for cold stores. There is no risk of coldbrittleness due to the use of microalloyed steel and riveted or bolted joints.

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Box pallet racking

Hook-in depth beams

Box pallets and containers, which stand

on four corner supports cannot be stored
sufficiently safely in a standard pallet
rack. In order to be able to do this
safely, Nedcon uses pallet racks with
hook-in depth beams. This method can
also be used when 800 mm deep
Euro-pallets are stacked for
order-picking.

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System characteristics:
the welded hook-in consoles
effectively reinforce the depth beam
profile at the four corners of each
pallet position.
the beams can be adjusted in height
in 50 mm increments.
height loss is reduced to a minimum.
the depth beams have push-through
protection.
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Hook-in depth beams

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Double-deep pallet racking

Double-deep pallet racking saves space,

as fewer aisles are required.
The rack-handling equipment must,
however, have sufficient handling
capacity.

Usually, rack-handling equipment with

telescopic forks is used, which require
extra space under the pallet. This is

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achieved by supporting the pallets on

front to back supports, which in turn are
fixed to consoles mounted on the beams.

System characteristics:
double-deep storage is achieved
without doubling the number of
upright frames and bearing beams,
ensuring economical construction
the consoles, which can be welded to
the bearing beams, are available in
any height
the pallet supports cover the consoles
and are locked on one side with a bolt
connection
this construction can be quickly and
safely assembled, even for great
heights.
Patent: EP 98.102252.8

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Mobile pallet racking

Mobile pallet racking save considerable

space as the number of aisles can be
reduced to a minimum.

Another advantage of this type of

storage is that each pallet remains
directly accessible. Mobile pallet racks
are often used where storage space is
expensive, in freezer and cold stores, for

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example.

Each rack row is mounted on a mobile

baseframe, drive and control
maintenance has been reduced to a
minimum. The construction height of the
baseframe is limited to 245 mm. Wheels
and axles are manufactured from special
high-quality steel, suitable for very high
loads: 12 or 18 tons per wheel as
standard.
The number of motors staggered in the
baseframes ensures that the drive is
distrubuted evenly, even over longer
lengths.

System with two aisles, used in

combination with VNA-truck.
Aisle length: 37 metres, with sprinkler
system incorporated.

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Safety fittings
There are safety guards fitted on both
sides of each baseframe. The rack is
stopped as soon as there is the slightest
contact with the guard.
An infrared safety system can be used
instead of these mechanical guards.

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Remote control
Aisle selection using remote control
saves waiting time. This is of great
practical use in cold stores, allowing
operation from closed forklift trucks.

Night position
For use in cold stores, the control system
can include a night position. With this,
the rack rows are separated, so that all
the goods are properly cooled.

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Mobile pallet racking

For narrow aisle trucks

Mobile racks for narrow aisle trucks

The use of induction-guided trucks
between mobile racks requires extra
fittings. The racks have guide profiles
for the truck side guide wheels. Mobile
rack control can incorporate a
fine-positioning system, so that the
racks can be accurately positioned over
the whole length of the aisle in relation

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to the induction wire in the floor.

The induction wires in the floor cross the
rack rails.

The pallet racks shown have a sprinkler

installation with hinged pipe elements.
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Guiding systems

The guide flange wheel system is the

most common method of guiding mobile
pallet racks. With long, double rows and
high wheel loads, exceptionally high
friction forces can be generated between
rails and guide flanges, with a risk of
de-railing. This can impose such forces
on the baseframe that serious damage
could be caused to the system. Using

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guide flange wheel systems demands

considerable precision in laying the
parallel guide rails and a very flat floor.

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Pallet live storage

Live storage systems provide a compact

storage method, combined with the
first-in / first-out principle. The pallets
roll down a sloping roller track under the
influence of gravity from the loading
face to the picking face.
A gradient of 4% is usual, and this can
be achieved using standard hook-in
beams.

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When damp wooden pallets, or pallets

with differing weights are to be stored in
the racking, extra measures are required,
such as brake rollers, a different
gradient, or a modified roller distance.

There is a Nedcon connector available,

which allows the gradient to be infinitely
adjusted. This connector will withstand
very high loads and makes it possible to
rearrange the rack construction for new
or different product groups.
Patent: EP 87.2012443.0
USA Patent: 4,815,613.

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Steel load-bearing rollers

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Steel load-bearing rollers
These special Nedcon load-bearing rollers
incorporate a full-width axle with a
diameter of 12 mm, instead of the usual
two separate stub axles.

Load-bearing rollers are available with

different types of steel ball bearings with
admissible maximum loads of 160 kg and
even 240 kg per roller.
The bearings are lubricated and can be
used in cold stores. Rollers are available
in steel or galvanized and in any length.
Standard lengths are 862, 1,062 and
1,262 mm.
System characteristics:
virtually no angular rotation of the
bearings
the load-bearing rollers can be fitted
in the roller track without bolts, when
the whole rack has been assembled
easy removal of the rollers is an
advantage when cleaning the floor

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Speed control

Controlling passage speed

High pallet weights and increased track
gradient influence pallet speed, as do
long track lengths and pallets with
hardwood bottom decks. An increased
gradient is usually adopted when
variable pallet weights are stored in the
same lane.
In order to regulate this speed, retarding

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devices, or brake rollers, are often used

in live storage racking. Brake rollers are
also recommended where the pallet loads
are unstable.

Brake rollers are available in two types:

direct brake rollers, with the brake
mechanism inside a load-bearing
roller with limited diameter. These are
not suitable for high pallet weights
and high throughputs.
indirect brake rollers, with a larger
diameter, spring-suspended under two
load-bearing rollers, providing indirect
braking

Indirect brake rollers are recommended

as greater contact and, therefore, less
chance of the pallet slipping, occurs as
two load-bearing rollers are in contact.
Further, impact loads on the internal

Moreover, the system operates with the

brake mechanism is less than with a

same effectiveness in both directions of

direct brake roller, which improves

rotation. Therefore, it can also be applied

durability. The Nedcon brake roller is

in push-back roller systems.

constructed with a new brake system,

Patent: G 296.21925.8

which also allows pallets with widely

differing weights to be separated.

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Separator mechanisms

A separator ensures that pallets can be

properly picked up on the output side,
without being pushed by other pallets.
There are a number of types available:
for shallow racks (two or three pallets
deep) with a simple mechanism
with an interlock for racks where
orders are assembled on the picking

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face
for deep racks, where considerable
line pressure may be a problem
Patents: EP 195.02888.0 and
G 94.04684.0

In very deep channels, it is also possible

to fit two separators into one channel.

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Conf igurations

Full-width rollers are often used in

roller tracks where stacking and
unloading is carried out by forklift
trucks. It is possible to lift up and put
down the pallets on the slightly
sloping roller tracks by tilting the

4%

truck mast. There is also automatic

rack-handling equipment with
adjustable fork dipping.

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Narrow-track rollers are used at the

loading and /or picking face when
handling equipment with fixed-masts is
used. These rollers allow clearance for
the forks between the rollers.

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Pallet guidance

Guide rollers
When utilizing automated rack-handling
equipment, the used positioning system
must be taken into account for fault-free
unloading. Also, the pallets should be
properly centred on the roller tracks in
order to move easily from the loading to
the picking face.

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The roller track profiles are formed in

long lengths in one piece and perforated
under computer control. The fitting of
horizontal bracing ensures that the
rollers are aligned precisely at right
angles to the direction required.
When roller tracks are very long and the
rack stacking system does not have a
fine positioning system, side guide
rollers can be fitted. This method is
preferable to the use of flange guide
rollers, due to the low frictional
resistance.
Patent: G DE 295.11890.3 - AT 1079

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Pallet live storage

Floor tracks

Floor tracks can be constructed with

When the first pallet is removed, any

narrow-track rollers making it possible to

other pallet will automatically also move.

take out pallets using a manual pallet

A foot release mechanism is available to

truck. Because of the track slope, the

control the movement of these pallets

pallet truck must have sufficient lifting

which is an important safety feature.

hight. In this situation protection

against impact damage should be
considered.

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When electric pallet trucks or manual

pallet trucks do not have the necessary
lift height, the front off-load position
can be fitted with a heavy-duty steel
plate. This plate is fixed to the floor
between the tracks at the same gradient
as the roller tracks.

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Narrow-track rollers

Pallet live storage with

narrow-track rollers
Narrow-track rollers with short loadbearing rollers are used in:
cross-track transport of Euro-pallets
automated rack-handling equipment
with telescopic forks
pallets with perimeter boarded bottom
deck

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Characteristics of the Nedcon
narrow-track rollers, which can be
profiled in any length, are:
profile width:

130 mm

roller width:

100 mm

roller diameter:

40 mm

distance between centres: 50 mm

profile pitch (adjustable): 25 mm
load per roller:

160 kg

Assembly is done by means of a click

connection with spring axles.

Brake rollers can be built into the

narrow-track rollers to control pallet
speed, so roller tracks of greater lengths
can be used. A simple ramp stop can be
fitted at the picking side.

Push-back protection can be fitted in

the track to prevent pallets protruding
into the rack operating aisles.

Separators can be built in, which can

also be fitted with a foot release.
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Pallet live storage

Narrow-track rollers

Multi-tier pallet live storage using

narrow-track rollers, as used in
order-picking systems, can be fitted with
mesh panels to provide accidental fall
protection.

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The three-track order-picking system

shown, is used in conjunction with a
pallet-handling crane fitted with
telescopic forks. The tracks are fitted
with push-back protection, a brake roller
and a foot-operated separator.

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Interlocking roll pallet racking

Interlocking roll pallet racking is a

system for automated, compact storage of
goods on roller pallets. With this system,
coupled roller pallets form a train in each
of the deep rack channels.

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Nedcon has developed special, heavy-duty

rail profiles for the trolleys, profiles for the
roller pallets, consoles and backstops.

Nedcon has built installations for high and

low loads up to 25 metres high, also in roof
and wall-bearing constructions.

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The installation shown below has a total

storage capacity of 100,000 pallets and a
turnover of 12,000 roller pallets per day.
Each channel can take a maximum of 44
interlocked pallets.

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Racking for satellite technology

Racking for satellite technology

The handling crane is fitted with a
satellite (pallet carrier) with which the
pallet can be inserted or removed from
deep channels.
This rack structure must be able to
withstand the static load of pallets with
goods, but also accommodate the
dynamic loads created by the satellite. In
high turnover operations, several
satellites can be operating above each
other in the same aisle.

In such a situation, the depth beams

serve as supports for the pallets and as
rails for the satellite. Nedcons
experience and modern technology
enables us to meet the specific demands
of our system partners in the
manufacture of these custom-made
profiles.

Loss of storage space can occur when

bracing systems are required. By using
heavy-duty hook-in connectors loss of
space is minimised.

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Racking for satellite technology

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Racking for satellite technology

Construction - points of interest

The design of the satellite rail can be
specifically adapted to accommodate the
equipment used by our system partners.

Special consoles, welded to the loadbearing beams, are used for connecting
the satellite rail on the load-bearing
beams. This prevents the wheel tracks

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from resting on the load-bearing beams

and reduces the torsion of the satellite
rails over the whole length.
Patent: G 298.02224.9

The wheel contact area is inevitably

subject to bending loads. Crack
formation can occur at the corner due to
metal fatigue and peak loads.
Independent research and many years of
experience enable Nedcon to determine
the exact size, shape and type of steel
required for these profiles.

MODEL:
MODEL:
NEDCON
NEDCON
LC2:
LC2:
Linear
Linear
load
load
nr nr
2 2
ELMNT
ELMNTSXYZ
SXYZSYY
SYY
SURFACE:
SURFACE:
3 3
MAX
MAX
= 294.
= 294.
MIN
MIN
= -372.
= -372.

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300.
281.
263.
244.
225.
188.
169.
150.
131.
113.
93.8
75.
56.2
37.5
18.7

-18.7
-37.5
-56.2
-75.
-93.8
-113.
-131.
-150.
-169.
-188.
-225.
-244.
-263.
-281.
-300.

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Pallet racking
Clad rack constructions for pallets

Clad rack constructions for pallets

The construction of this type of pallet
racking is more complex than that of
standards systems. Additional forces due
to outside elements such as wind and
snow result in extra tension and pressure
forces which have to be taken into
account.
For structures of this type, up to a height
of 30 metres, colled-rolled upright
profiles can be used. A combination of
hot and cold rolled profiles allow the
construction of even higher structures.
In order to prevent possible deformation
caused by wind forces the construction
of single-deep high rise systems is
different from a similar low bay
construction.

Nedcon has developed a completely new

constructional design for heavy-duty and
very high silo constructions. This special
knock-down system has clear practical
advantages over other systems as it
saves freight costs and takes up less
space.
Assembly costs are reduced because of
the simple connections between beams
and diagonals. Fixing the beam profiles
under the frame horizontals ensures
reduced eccentricity at the assembly
points and enables easy fitting of
sprinkler systems and push-trough
protection.
Patent: EP 98.109721.5

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Pallet racking
Clad rack constructions for pallets

Constructional design
In order to create a reliable design, we
always draw a detailed strain model of the
silo with the exact properties of profiles
and joints and run it through a special
calculation programme. By means of a
special computer programme, based on
finite element methods, which also take
into account second order effects, we

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calculate combinations of wind loads,

stored goods, earthquakes and assembly
imperfections, as described in the building
standards.
The results give an accurate picture of the
strains and deformation, which can occur
in the structure and the compression and
tensile forces imposed on the concrete
foundations.
In this way Nedcon can check that the
design conforms to the national standards
for building constructions.

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Clad rack constructions for pallets

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Solution-focused
nature
Solution-focused by nature

Storage systems
for small parts

Shelving

Page 1 - 8

Wide span shelving

Page 1 - 4

Carton live staorage

Page 1 - 8

Miniload systems - open face

Page 1 - 6

Miniload systems - beam type

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t e c h n o l o g y

Storage systems for small par ts

Shelving

Shelving is available in many

configurations in either low or high bay,
and in multi-tier or mobile systems, for
general storage or archive situations.
The system is easily adjustable in height
in increments of 25 mm and has many
accessories to enhance the storage
possibilities.

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With frame load bearing capacity up to

10,000 kg and installation heights
from 2 to 25 metres Nedcons range of
upright profiles allows complete
custom-made solutions possible.
Uprights are available in one piece up
to 14,4 metres long and therefore limits
the need for splices.

Nedcon shelves are available with

load-bearing capacities till 600 kg,
sendzimir galvanized (impact-resistant
powder coat finish on demand).
The shelves are produced in a range of
lengths. Nedcon shelving is also ideal for
high, crane-operated installations, or for
high-rise construction in combination
with mezzanine floor systems.

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The ideal shelf

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Detail of shelf and divider. The rounded

The front plinth also has rounded corners

edge of the divider does not protrude

and can be easily fitted with plastic

below the shelf.

clips.

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Shelving
The ideal shelf

Nedcon shelf characteristics:

the box-shaped edges will not twist
under load, have no sharp edges and
are very strong and stiff, due to the
profile dimensions and shape
the short sides are double folded and
form a 40 mm high U-profile, which
assures all round strength
the front profile is purpose formed to
support magnetic labels and is ideal
for fixing all other forms of location
labels
the double material thickness,
where the shelves fit on the clips,
increases resistance against impact
loads

The unique design and construction of

the Nedcon shelf gives greater load
bearing capacity and less edge bending
The location indicators are protected by

Shelves are sometimes used to stand on.

transparent, self-adhesive label holders

The strong box-section front increases

and are easy to replace or move.

the resitance to this improper loading.

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than traditional shelves.

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Shelving
Supplements

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The following supplements are available:

floor plinths
front plinths
dividers with rounded front, which fit
in the shelf perforations
rails for hanging files
tyre supports
clothing rods
steel drawers, with dividers, can be
pulled out 100% on telescopic guides
back and side panels in various
materials.

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Shelving
Supplements

Bay dimensions
1000 mm

1250 mm

The most common bay length for

shelving used to be 1,000 mm. These
days, the dimensions of plastic
containers and cardboard packaging are
increasingly related to the Euro-pallet
dimensions (1,200 x 800 mm).
So standard containers and cartons with
lengths and widths of 200, 300, 400 and
600 mm fit into 1,250 mm racks without
any wasted space. This also applies to
the plastic containers shown.

Other bay dimensions are also possible

for goods with different dimensions.
The maximum bay length with perforated
shelving is 1,500 mm, while
unperforated shelves can be
manufactured in greater lengths, as
required.

Plastic containers with dividers and

labels for shelf depths of 300, 400 and
500 mm; colour is blue, identical to the
upright frames.
Widths: 90, 118 and 236 mm. Heights: 90
and 150 mm.

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Shelving
Multi-tier construction

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Multi-tier construction can be stack-

Floors can be either solid panels or open

Floor panels are fitted together with

constructed with separate overall floors,

grating. Panel floors are more common

tongue-and-groove joints, where the

or with continuous uprights and

as operating noise can be reduced, pallet

joint is not supported by the steel

intermediate floors.

trucks can be used and there is no risk of

construction. The panel surface can be

dust or other debris falling through.

finished with a decorative wear-resistant

layer (abrasion-resistance class S1, in

Panel floors are available in different

accordance with DIN 68765-1987).

strength qualities (bending strength

The underside of the panels can be

from 10 to 22

N/mm2)

and in various

thicknesses (28 to 60 mm). Nedcon has

finished with a white melamine layer for

light reflection.

developed a heavy-duty floor panel with

sandwich construction, which
withstands very high concentrated wheel
loads from electric pallet trucks.

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Shelving
High-rise construction

High-rise shelving racks are serviced by

cranes and are characterised by the
stringent requirements laid down for
tolerances and stability.

Perfectly vertical positioning, levelling,

anchoring and grouting are vital in
automated systems for accurate crane
positioning.

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With high, shallow depth racks the loadbearing capacity of the frames plays an
even more important roll due to the
frame slenderness.

Upright profiles must be perforated over

their whole length with exceptional
precision.

Precision assembly of the top guide rails

is essential for vibration-free operation.
Any sprinkler system must be
incorporated in the design.

Nedcon has considerable knowledge and

experience of this type of high shelving
construction.

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Wide-span shelving

Wide-span shelving are

constructively similar to light pallet
racks. The slim beams with box section
profile are torsion-free and shaped to
take the recessed shelves between the
beams.

The shelves can be adjusted every 50 mm

(as a standard) or 25 mm, depending on
the system perforations.

The bay length can be chosen in a range

of sizes to a maximum of 3,000 mm.
This means that a robust racking system
can still be economical.

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Wide-span shelving

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Wide-span shelving
Supplements

Shelves, unperforated
1. Type N, in galvanized sheet steel;
profiles with box-shaped leading edges.

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2. Chipboard types, in thicknesses of 28

and 38 mm with melamine finish if
required.

Shelves, perforated
(allow ingress of sprinkler water)
3. Omega type, in galvanized sheet steel,
the design provides considerable
strength. Patents:
EP 96.120732.1 and G 296.01819.8

4. Type KA, in galvanized sheet steel,

50% water-permeable.
Patent: G 295.12116.5

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Multi-tier construction

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Multi-tier construction for wide-span

shelving is possible due to Nedcons
ability to manufacture hook-in
connectors and upright profiles in the
sizes required for constructions of this
type. This illustration shows an
installation with four levels.

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Carton live storage

Carton live storage

Live storage systems are ideal for
efficient order-picking. The goods move
under gravity along a slightly sloping
roller track, from the loading to the
picking face.
There are a lot of easily accessible
locations on the picking side, with a
buffer stock of the same article behind

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each pick-location.

Characteristics:
compact picking area
clearer indentification
first-in / first-out principle
no empty pick locations

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With the fully, easily adjustable

This connector can accommodate very

gradient, the speed of the goods can be

heavy loads, has high rotation strength

very accurately controlled. With longer

and stiffness, even allowing multi-tier

tracks the goods could move too fast.

construction. As with many other

Also, poor packaging could cause

Nedcon systems, the main construction

jamming of goods.

consists of upright frames and load-

Nedcon has developed a beamto-

bearing beams, making other system

upright connector to allow infinite

combinations possible.

adjustment of the right gradient for a

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very wide range of product groups.

Patent: EP 87.201243.0
US Patent: 4,815,613

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Carton live storage

Narrow-track rollers

Narrow-track rollers are used in a

number of combinations, determined
by the quality and weight of the carton
being stored, thus assuring the
functionality of the system. Nedcons
own roller tracks are fitted with high
quality rollers and steel axles, which
gives enormous strength compared to
rollers with plastic axles.

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For heavy boxes and crates, and when

used intensively, in the Food- and Retail
sector, for example, stronger roller
tracks are necessary. To meet this
requirement Nedcon has developed
heavy-duty narrow-track rollers with a
profile width of 55 mm. These have
almost three times the profile strength
and stiffness. The 40 mm wide plastic
rollers are extra impact-resistant and
have 4 mm diameter steel axles.

The load-bearing beams for carton live

storage racking have aluminium profiles
for fitting the narrow-track rollers and
separation brackets. These also allow
easy readable labels to be fitted.
Patent: G 93.03527.6

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Fittings

Retaining clips
Track retaining clips manufactured in
both spring-steel and plastic are
available for both types of track.
Model: plastic or spring-steel.

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Brake clips
Even with finitely adjusted tracks it is
possible for some goods to travel too
fast. By fitting brake clips the speed can
be controlled.

Lane separation
If lane separation is required Nedcon can
supply a standard separator or track
guides, which can be fitted to any
system.

Connector pieces
A connector piece is used to join two
roller tracks together.

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Carton live storage

Ergonomics

With ergonomic order-picking, a

Vertical rack front

Fronts with presentation shelves

distinction is made between:

For use where complete packages are

When goods are picked from open-top

taking out complete packages

taken out, or where articles are collected

containers or boxes, presentation shelves

picking separate articles from

from open-fronted containers.

with an adjustable angle are desirable, to

open-top plastic containers or boxes.

improve access and enlarge the pick

opening. The ideal angle can be adjusted
for each rack level. It is also possible to
install deeper presentation shelves at lower
levels.

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Carton live storage

Conf igurations

Rack configurations
Improved space utilization can be
achieved by creating bulk storage space
above the order-picking racks. Therefore,
the beam lengths of both systems must
be the same, which is possible as all our
systems are compatible.

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Example 1
Aisles between the racks are used for
order-picking and forklift trucks.
No presentation shelves are fitted
because of their vulnerability; this gives
a vertical rack front.

Example 2
Separate aisles for order-picking and
forklift trucks create a safer working
situation.
The rack front for order-picking can now
be fitted with presentation shelves.
There is less space available for bulk
storage.

Example 3
By installing push-back roller tracks, the
maximum amount of pallet space for
bulk storage is created above the orderpicking racks.

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Carton live storage

Components for automated systems

Ramp stops
Brake operating ramp stops can be fitted
as end buffers in conjuction with
heavy-duty roller tracks.

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Anti roll back device
After the crane has positioned the
container at the input side, it can be
manually pushed back up the slope and
held in position by an anti roll back
device. Then, it can be removed and
relocated by the crane.
Patent: G EP 98.100244.7

Push-back protection
When automated handling equipment is
used for positioning containers on the
input side, it is recommended that
push-back protection is fitted on the
roller tracks, so that the containers can
not protrude into the crane-operating
aisle.

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Combinations of automated systems

A mini-load system is often used for the

buffer store in an automated small parts
system. This will automatically replenish
the live storage racks in the
order-picking system.

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Order-picking systems are often

complemented using pick to light,
conveyor and sorting systems.

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Miniload systems open face

Miniload systems are increasingly used

because the automation of small parts
storage provides considerable
advantages. Open face miniload systems
are used when rack cranes pick up the
goods using telescopic forks or forklift
techniques.

Nedcon has developed a range of unique

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racking components for many system

partners and for different load handling
devices.
Nedcon has installed a large number of
systems with structure heights to
30 metres for single or double-depth
storage. A miniload Light version is
available for application under less
demanding circumstances.
Dimensions
In order to fit the maximum number of
containers in the racks, the vertical and

lateral tolerances must be kept as small

as practicle. However, tolerances that are
too small could create operational and
positioning problems. The correct
tolerances are also an advantage for
limiting the eccentric loads on the
angular profiles. The dimensions given in

the drawings have to be determined very

precisely in each case, in consultation

with the system partner, whilst taking

into account the design of the
containers.

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Load carriers

Angular profiles as load carriers

In an open face miniload system, each
rack location has a left and
right-angular profile as load carrier.
The space between the load carriers
allows for the telescopic forks to
position or remove the containers.

Where a narrow telescopic fork is

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fitted with a transverse profile,

cut-outs are also possible, in order to
improve the support of the various
goods.

Load carriers for tapered containers and

Omega-shaped load carriers are protected
by patents.

Production
Nedcon has two automated production
lines for the manufacture of load
carriers, and therefore has an extensive
volume production capacity available, in
order to satisfy the requirements for
large projects.

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Load carriers

Height divisions
The standard perforations in our upright
profiles are 12,5 mm. However, with our
freely programmable perforation
technique project specific combinations
are available.

Design

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The length of the angular profiles

(400 to 2,950 mm) depends on the
dimensions of the goods. Profile
dimensions and material thickness are
dependent on required positioning
tolerances, the shape and weight of the
goods and primarily the extent of
eccentric load transfer. The corner
profiles have entry guides and
push-through protection.

Pull technique
Open face miniload systems are also
suitable for cranes that are fitted with a
system for clamp or pull technique. With
such systems, however, beam type racks
are preferable.

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Constructional fittings

Fittings
Fittings are necessary for all automated
storage systems:
sprinkler fittings
maintenance platforms
support construction for conveyor
systems
platforms for visitors
safety fences and doors with electric

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interlocks
run-out constructions for cranes

Nedcon has the knowledge and

experience to design and produce such
essential fittings.

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System combinations

Small parts management, storage and

order-picking
The replenishment stock of an
order-picking system can be automated
using a miniload storage system.

Combinations of systems, such as

miniload systems and carton live storage

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for small goods offer many advantages.

Nedcon has developed special
components, which combine miniload
systems and carton live storage systems.

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Miniload systems beam type

Miniload systems beam type

Beam type miniload systems can be
serviced by cranes, fitted with a pull or
clamp system for retrieval and deposit.
The beam type racking is better suited to
large construction heights as it has
better load-bearing capacity than the
open face type. The reduced building
time emphasises the cost effectiveness of
the system.

Load carriers
Nedcon has developed a range of Sigma
and Omega-shaped load carriers with
backstops and entry guides. These also
fulfil the requirements laid down for
sprinkler systems. The beams have
exceptionally accurate system
perforations for crane positioning and
for hooking-in the load carriers. These
ensure quick, accurate and safe
assembly.
Patent: US and EP patents pending.
Design: 96.12.0733.9
Hook-in: 97.10.8859.

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Miniload systems beam type

Double-deep storage is possible when

using the pull technique by means of
purpose made trays, giving optimised
space utilization.
With deep racks consideration should be
given to beam type miniload systems, as
the Omega profiled load carriers are both
stringer and stiffer than the angular
profiles used in open face racking. The

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Omega profiled load carrier is also much

less torsion sensitive than the angular
profiles.

Safe, accurate and reliable installations

are possible, even in deep racks, with
Nedcons patented snap-in
construction.

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Solution-focused
nature
Solution-focused by nature

Storage systems
for specif ic goods

Mezzanine floor systems

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Hanging garment racking

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Storage systems for specif ic goods

Mezzanine floor systems

Relocateable concept
An economical, relocateable system has
been developed for the construction of
system floors.

Unlike conventional steel constructions,

this system can be easily expanded,
moved or simply modified for different
load requirements at a later date.

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Serial production is possible due to the

limited number of components in this
system.

The load-bearing components of this

system are:
cold-rolled main and secondary
beams, in the shape of Sigma profiles
special patented profile connectors
to join main and secondary beams
columns in a range of sizes
various types of floor panels

Using these basic elements in different

combinations enables a wide variety of
span lengths to be achieved, giving
permitted loads from 300 to
1,200 kg/m2.

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Flexibility
Mezzanine floor systems are not only
considerably cheaper than structural
floors, but also provide more flexibility
for cut-outs for stairs, lifts and
conveyors. Also, different types of
decking are available.

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The fitting of air ducts, heating panels,

and other systems and accessories is
possible without problems.

As well as the system perforations for

fittings, large perforations in the neutral
line of the profile allow fast and efficient
installation for sprinkler pipes and
electrical cables.

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Sigma prof iles

The Sigma profiles are a development of

in-house technology. The size and
dimensions of these profiles ensure that
they are hardly sensitive to torsion under
load, due to the fact that the shear
centre coincides with the web of the
profile.

Nedcon produces these Sigma profiles in

its own factory, in a wide range of
dimensions (130 to 410 mm profile
height) and with different thicknesses.
All types are cold-rolled from
high-quality, certified micro-alloy steel,
finished with an epoxy-polyester powder
coat.

Profile connectors
The joint between main and deck beams
is a very important connection for the
stability of the structure. High loads
must be transferred from a deck beam to
the main beam. Deformation will occur
unless all of the vertical forces are
transferred through the connecting
element. Nedcon has developed a
connector element that will transfer very
high loads safely, without deformation
occurring at the joint.
Patent: EP 0 699 840 B1

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With very large span lengths, extra

heavy-duty, hot-rolled steel profiles can
be used as main beams. The main beams
can also be installed on concrete
building columns. To do this properly
Nedcon developed constructionally
certified sliding supports.

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Decking

The mezzanine floor systems can be

made as panel or grating floors.

Panel floors are available in a variety of

strength options and a range of
thicknesses from 28 to 60 mm, which
have considerable differences in bending
strength (10 to 22 N/mm2) and modulus
of elasticity (1,900 to 3,500 N/mm2).

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Final choice could be influenced on

whether evenly distributed or
concentrated wheel loads from electric
pallet trucks, for example, are imposed.
The floor panels, which are available in
large sizes, are usually manufactured in
high density particle board. These panels
are connected together by means of a
tongue-and-groove when not supported
by the steel construction.

Steel gratings are used in some areas in

an installation to provide air circulation.
However, they are usually limited to
specific situations, because they can
allow debris to fall through, are noisy
and could prevent the use of pallet
trucks.

Heavy-Duty panels
Nedcon has developed a heavy-duty
panel using a sandwich construction
from very strong material, 60 mm thick,
designed for very high concentrated

If humidity during construction is high,

chipboard panels will shrink as they dry
out, creating gaps. It is recommended
that the panels are fitted only when the
humidity is low or normal.

wheel loads created by heavy electric

pallet trucks.

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Fire Safety
In general, high-compression
chipboard panels are designated to
Class B2, in accordance with
DIN 4102-4. A limited number of models
are available in Class B1 (hardly
combustible). Nedcon can supply
panels with reinforced aluminium foil
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requirements of Class 0 normally

required in the UK.

Formaldehyde emission
All panel types conform to Class E1
(ETB guideline) and Class 1
(DIN EN 312-1); below 8 mg/100 g.

Surface finish
The top of the panels can be finished with a
wear-resistant decorative surface. The wearresistance conforms in full to the most
stringent testing in accordance with
DIN 68765 (87), class S (more than
650 revolutions). The underside of the
panels can be finished with a white
melamine surface for good light reflection.

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Racks for hanging clothes

With Nedcon system components it is
possible to construct complete
installations for hanging garment
storage.
With a modified perforation pattern in
the upright profiles, cantilever arms for
clothing rails can be hooked in.

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This special clothing rail is profiled in

our own factory, sendzimir galvanized or
chromed.
This design ensures strength and
stiffness in accordance with the
superimposed loads of hanging garment
and also minimises installation time.

The hook-in cantilever arms are easy to

Folding cantilever arms are also

A third type of cantilever arm is available

adjust in height, every 50 mm.

available; these allow the racks to be

to allow the fitting of shelves in the

The design allows clothes hangers to

used for long or short clothing, without

same rack.

slide along the whole length of the rail.

removal.

The clothes rail can be fixed to the

Patent: G 94.06517.9

cantilever arm with a bolted or hook-in

connection.

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Multi-tier construction can be realised

Panel floors are usually fitted in the

in two ways:

aisles. Floor gratings can be fitted

using high upright frames and hook-in

beyond the aisles for air circulation.

beams at the floor levels;

with mezzanine floors for large beam
spans.

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Automated hanging garment sor ting and storage

The Nedcon mezzanine floor system is

the ideal load-bearing construction for
special transport techniques for hanging
garments.

With the wide range of profile

dimensions the best possible design for
the steel construction over the desired
spans can be implemented.

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The load-bearing capacity calculations

are carried out for every individual
construction.

The system perforations are very labour

saving and very precise, vital for the
assembly of a hanging garment transport
system.

Hanging garment storage in

high-rise racks is a new development in
the domain of automated garment
storage. This is a system where one or
more loaded garment rails are handled as
a unit by a rack-handling crane.

Nedcon has developed unique depth

beams and brackets with a special
design, which eliminates twist of the
depth beams and creates a slot to
support the garment rail. The brackets
are equipped with blocks for accurate
crane positioning. The click system
ensures fast assembly of the many
brackets.

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Rack protection and safet y

Pallet racking

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Safety accessories

Upright protection
TNO research into load-bearing reduction
caused by the impact of collisions has
demonstrated the importance of
preventing this type of damage. These
photos show profiles, which have
obviously been damaged. Comparative
research on damaged and undamaged
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reduced by between 40 to 80 % due to

damage caused by collisions.
Protective measures are essential for the
safety and durability of the whole
structure.

Upright protectors with impact deflecting

design and wheel deflectors at floor level
can assist in preventing.

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Corner protection
The corners and sides of a rack block are
vulnerable places for damage caused by
collisions. Corner protectors
accommodate impacts and protect the
corner uprights (obligatory in
accordance with AI 14, NEN 5051 and ZH
1/428). Energy absorbing rubber
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corner protectors are damaged, the

concrete floor remains intact. This allows
easy replacement with minimal
disruption to the operation.
Nedcon also uses two anchor bolts, one
on either side of the upright, so that, if
struck, torsional damage is greatly
reduced.

End protection
A combination of sigma heavy-duty
sections and corner protectors provide
substantial protection to end frames.
In addition, Nedcon can use different
frame bracing to eliminate the damage,
which usually occurs at the lowest frame
diagonals.

Cross aisle protection

Damage caused by constant cross aisle
traffic can be eliminated by using single
or double sigma sections with
intermediate floor supports and energy
absorbing corner protectors.

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