The IMS Roll-Out Sheet Metal Racks are purpose-built for organising and managing a wide range of materials, including steel sheets, aluminium, plates, flat products, and tools.

With a roll-out drawer design, these racks provide quick and safe access to materials while reducing heavy lifting and the risk of damage. By maximising both vertical and floor space, they keep your workshop organised, improve workflow efficiency, and create a safer working environment.

Key Benefits

• Quick, safe access to materials with roll-out drawers
• Reduced heavy lifting and lower risk of material damage
• Maximises both floor and vertical storage space
• Keeps the workshop organised and efficient

The IMS Hybrid Sheet Racks combine the benefits of fixed storage with the flexibility of roll-out drawers, creating a versatile storage solution for sheet metal, plates, and flat products.

With hybrid design, you can store bulk material on top levels while keeping frequently used sheets in roll-out drawers for quick and safe access. This reduces heavy lifting, improves workflow, and makes better use of both floor and vertical space.

Key Benefits

• Hybrid storage: bulk above, roll-out drawers below
• Quick, safe access to frequently used sheets
• Reduced handling and lower risk of material damage
• Maximises storage space and improves efficiency
• Available in manual or motorised roll-out options

Perfect for small sheets, scattered pieces, large scraps, leftovers, semi-finished sheets, or any special storage requirements, these racks help protect valuable materials from damage while improving overall workshop safety and efficiency.

Main Features

• Full visibility for quick and accurate material selection
• 100% roll-out sliding units for easy access
• Load capacity up to 700 kg per roll-out unit
• Single-person operation saves time and reduces labour
• 3° slant prevents slipping and secures materials
• Saves floor space and keeps workshops organised
• Available in front-back or left-right configurations

This intelligent storage system not only saves time but also maximises space and keeps materials neatly organised. Ideal for workshops, fabrication shops, and metal suppliers looking to boost efficiency and safety in their daily operations.

Key Advantages

• Automated operation for easy sheet retrieval and return
• Reduced manual handling, minimising operator strain
• Faster material access and improved workflow efficiency
• Organised storage that keeps sheet stock sorted and accessible
• Built-in safety features to protect both operators and materials

Built with forklift access as a core feature, each pallet is fitted with precision-positioned sleepers, creating clear channels for forklift tines. Operators can load or unload sheets quickly and accurately without the risks associated with manual lifting or unbalanced sheet stacks. The result is safer handling, reduced labour effort, and dramatically improved material-flow efficiency.

Designed for modern metal-processing environments—including fabrication shops, manufacturers, distribution centres, and construction workshops—the IMS system increases storage density by utilising vertical space, enabling up to 12 layers of sheet storage in a compact footprint. Each layer is engineered to handle heavy plate materials and is supported by a durable, powder-coated steel frame built for harsh industrial conditions.

Whether storing 2000 × 1000 mm plates or larger 3000 × 1500 mm sheets, the system accommodates a wide range of sheet sizes and thicknesses. Its drawer-style structure, classified layout, and forklift-ready design enable fast retrieval and accurate inventory organisation—helping reduce downtime and prevent sheet damage during handling.

Fully customisable, the IMS High-Density Metal Storage System can be configured to your workshop’s unique requirements—layer count, spacing, load rating, and sheet dimensions. It is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to improve capacity, increase safety, and streamline their material-handling process.

Key Features

• Forklift-Accessible Design – Integrated sleepers guide forklift tines for safe, simple loading and unloading.
• High-Density Storage – Utilise vertical space with 8–12 storage layers.
• Efficient Material Handling – Quick access to sorted, classified sheets boosts daily workflow.
• Heavy-Duty Construction – Engineered for up to 2 tonnes per layer, built with reinforced steel.
• Durable Finish – Powder-coated for corrosion and scratch resistance in demanding environments.
• Organised Inventory Management – Store by size, grade, material type or job.
• Versatile Sheet Compatibility – Fits 2000 × 1000 mm to 3000 × 1500 mm sheets (larger custom options available).
• Customisable System – Adjustable layer spacing, sheet size, load rating and layout.

In traditional workshops, operators spend significant time manually searching through stacked plates, moving material around with forklifts, risking sheet damage, and leaving high-value machinery idle. The IMS system eliminates that hidden cost by turning your raw material inventory into a smart, high-density automated vault. Using PLC control and a touchscreen interface, operators simply select the required sheet, and the system retrieves it automatically — safely, accurately, and without physical labour.

Centralised & Intelligent Control
All materials are stored within a single automated structure, replacing scattered floor stacks with an organised, digital inventory. Automatic warehousing, retrieval, and onboard weight detection ensure sheets are stored safely and efficiently. The integrated control system allows classification by thickness, grade, material type, or job number, giving you real-time visibility and complete confidence in your inventory.

Engineered for Precision & Longevity
A heavy-duty linear guide and chain-drive system ensures smooth and precise movement under full load. With 3-tonne and 5-tonne per-layer options, high-strength steel construction, and engineered low-deflection pallets rated at 667 kg/m², the IMS system is built to operate reliably for decades.

Customised for Your Workshop
Every factory is different, which is why the IMS system is fully customisable. Choose floor height, number of pallets, load rating, and sheet sizes — from 3015 mm up to 6020 mm and beyond. The system can be adapted for steel, aluminium, stainless, non-ferrous metals, or delicate materials requiring specialised support.

A Tangible, Measurable Advantage
The 3015 model occupies just 4.8 × 4.8 m (approx. 23 m²), consolidating up to eight different sheet sizes into one compact footprint. This reclaimed floor space can be used for an additional laser, bending cell, or improved workflow layout — without expanding your building.

One-person operation eliminates the need for continuous forklift work, reduces labour costs, and supports the transition toward lights-out or semi-autonomous manufacturing cells. Integration with laser cutters, punch presses, and automated loading systems transforms your workshop into a connected, uninterrupted production line.

Who It’s Designed For

The IMS Automated Sheet Metal Storage System is ideal for manufacturers who:

• Need to expand capacity without building extensions
• Handle multiple material types across small-batch or high-mix production
• Want to reduce forklift use and improve safety
• Are building automated processing cells or pursuing lights-out manufacturing
• Require perfect sheet condition for high-value work (aerospace, automotive, architectural steel, aluminium fabrication)

This system is an investment in long-term efficiency, safety, and growth — a foundation for the smart factory of the future.

Single Tower

Double Tower

Multi-Tower

Connect to Laser Cutting Machine – Fully Automatic Loading / Unloading and Storage

The Sheet Tower from Roll Out Racks makes easy work of handling and storing sheets of raw material. They greatly facilitate the delivery by forklift of raw sheet material to laser, plasma, and water-jet cutting machines.

Steel cartridges replace and improve upon pallets and clutter, while doubling storage space, allowing for increased productivity and safety. By freeing a considerable amount of floor space, the Sheet Tower allows personnel to move more freely and securely within the workspace. The additional floor space also allows for additional production machinery within the same layout, for increased productivity.

FEATURES OF THE ROLL OUT SHEET TOWER

THE UTILITY OF THE ROLL OUT VERTICAL SHEET RACK

The Roll Out Vertical Sheet Rack is designed for storage of smaller pieces, cut pieces, partial sheets, and leftovers from cutting and other operations.

CHARACTERISTICS

DIFFERENT NEEDS, DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES