Engineering Excellence

Comprehensive Lifecycle Solutions from the Original Manufacturer

At MECALUX RACKING, service extends far beyond system installation. With over 60 years of intralogistics leadership and manufacturing precision, we partner with supply chain leaders worldwide to guarantee equipment safety, minimize downtime, and maintain full regulatory compliance across manual, semi-automated, and robotic storage facilities.

Our dedicated customer care division provides end-to-end support covering accredited structural audits, preventative maintenance contracts, genuine replacement components, and advanced brownfield retrofit consultancy.

EN 15635 Certified Structural Racking Safety Audits
24/7/365 Continuous Remote & On-Site Support
100% OEM Certified Traceable Steel Components
70+ Countries Global Field Engineering Coverage
MECALUX RACKING certified service technician inspecting industrial pallet racks
Service Catalog

Engineered Services for Peak Facility Availability

A full spectrum of technical support solutions tailored to protect your workforce, maximize intralogistics throughput, and safeguard your capital investment.

Operational Longevity Lifecycle Management & Preventative Maintenance

Lifecycle Management

Predictive and preventative service protocols that identify structural wear, floor settlement, and mechanical fatigue before disruptions occur.

  • Customized scheduled maintenance plans
  • Deflection & load capacity verification
  • Detailed analytical lifecycle logs
Certified Auditing EN 15635 Racking Safety Inspection

Certified Racking Inspections

Accredited annual safety inspections conducted in strict compliance with standard EN 15635 and national industrial health guidelines.

  • Green, Amber, Red hazard classification
  • Structural plumb, twist & anchor testing
  • Official compliance safety certificate
Mission-Critical Support Technical Support & Remote Diagnostics

Technical Support & Remote Helpdesk

Round-the-clock technical helpline and real-time remote diagnostics for stacker cranes, conveyors, AMRs, and warehouse software.

  • Dedicated multi-tier SLA response times
  • Remote PLC & software telemetry access
  • Rapid on-site field engineer dispatch
Certified Genuine Parts Warehouse Spare Parts & Replacement Racks

Original Spare Parts

Immediate access to OEM certified replacement components, ensuring full mechanical tolerance and preserving system warranty.

  • Upright frames, load beams & lock pins
  • Column guards, guide rails & mesh decks
  • Fast international parts logistics dispatch
EHS Knowledge Transfer Warehouse Operator and Racking Training

Training Programs

Practical safety and operational training programs designed for warehouse supervisors, forklift operators, and maintenance teams.

  • Safe pallet placement & weight balancing
  • Daily and weekly visual inspection drills
  • Automated equipment safety operation
Facility Evolution Warehouse Modernisation & Consultancy

Modernisation & Consultancy

Engineering consultancy to adapt legacy storage facilities to dynamic SKU volumes, automated handling systems, and heightened seismic codes.

  • Brownfield automation & shuttle retrofits
  • Warehouse re-slotting & layout optimisation
  • Structural seismic upgrading calculations
Regulatory Compliance

Meeting Rigorous International Racking Safety Standards

Industrial pallet racking is a dynamic load-bearing steel structure subjected to severe daily mechanical stress from materials handling equipment. Regulatory bodies worldwide require strict adherence to maintenance and periodic inspection mandates to avert catastrophic collapse.

MECALUX RACKING audit methodologies strictly comply with the European Standard EN 15635, FEM guidelines, and OSHA regulations, establishing clear risk benchmarks for ongoing facility safety.

EN 15635 Standard Application and maintenance of static storage equipment
FEM 10.2.02 / 10.2.06 Racking design codes and operational tolerances
ISO 9001 / 14001 Certified engineering and quality control audits
OSHA 1910.176 Safe material handling and storage practices
Industrial warehouse safety audit and structural inspection
Damage Assessment Matrix

EN 15635 Racking Damage Classification & Action Plan

Our certified inspectors classify every observed irregularity using the standard traffic light color code, ensuring procurement and operations teams have clear, risk-weighted remediation priorities.

Risk Level Observed Deflection / Damage Limit Operational Risk Mandatory Remediation Action
Green Level Upright deformation < 3 mm (in plane) / < 5 mm (out of plane) over a 1 m span. Within acceptable operational tolerance. Document in maintenance log. Re-inspect at next scheduled periodic audit.
Amber Level Deformation between 1.0x and 2.0x of the allowable limit; localized member strain. Hazardous condition developing. Order OEM replacement components. Offload and isolate rack if damaged further before repair.
Red Level Deformation > 2.0x allowable limit; sheared anchors; disengaged beams; sheared welds. Critical danger of structural collapse. Immediate offload of affected bays. Cordon off the entire aisle until repaired by certified engineers.
Methodology

Our Proven 4-Stage Engineering Service Workflow

A systematic, ISO-compliant service roadmap ensuring transparency, safety compliance, and maximum system availability.

01

Inspection & Assessment

On-site physical audit by certified MECALUX RACKING engineers to assess structural tolerances, beam deflections, locking pins, floor slabs, and operational handling practices.

02

Technical Diagnostic Report

Delivery of an exhaustive technical dossier detailing damage classification (Green/Amber/Red), layout drawings, risk mitigation recommendations, and an official compliance evaluation.

03

OEM Repair & Rectification

Supply and precision installation of 100% genuine factory components. Direct replacement of bent uprights, damaged frames, and warped beams without compromise to certified load ratings.

04

Certification & Preventative SLA

Issuance of the annual Racking Safety Certificate and enrollment into a customized preventative maintenance program with guaranteed response times and ongoing training.

Service FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions on Warehouse Services

Key information for operations managers, procurement officers, and environmental health and safety (EHS) directors.

How often should industrial pallet racking be inspected?

According to standard EN 15635 and national labor safety regulations, an annual comprehensive inspection must be carried out by a technically competent expert. Furthermore, designated warehouse safety personnel must conduct weekly visual checks, recording any signs of structural damage, impact, or load alterations in a formal register.

Why is it critical to use genuine OEM spare parts for repairs?

Pallet racks are engineered as complex structural systems where steel grade, profile geometry, slot configuration, and weld properties interact under static and dynamic loading. Utilizing non-OEM third-party components invalidates manufacturer warranties, compromises load capacity ratings, and may violate insurance policies and regional safety standards.

Can existing conventional racking be retrofitted with automation?

In many installations, yes. MECALUX RACKING can convert static drive-in or selective racking channels to semi-automated Pallet Shuttle systems, integrate Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for ground transportation, or add overhead carton conveyors with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. An initial engineering feasibility study assesses floor tolerances and structural suitability.

What does an annual MECALUX RACKING inspection include?

Our comprehensive inspection covers upright alignment, out-of-plumb verification, beam deflections, security lock pins, anchor integrity to floor slabs, floor flatness, pallet condition, clear aisle clearances, and adherence to safe working load (SWL) signage. You receive a legally defensible certificate and actionable remediation plan.

Keep Your Warehouse Operating at Peak Efficiency and Safety

Connect with our technical services engineering team to schedule an accredited EN 15635 racking inspection, establish a preventive maintenance agreement, or explore warehouse modernization solutions.