Automotive Industry
High-Performance Storage
for High-Precision Manufacturing
From stamping dies and sheet metal to coils and vehicle components, Dexco’s custom-engineered I-Beam racking systems support high-volume automotive manufacturing environments where speed, safety, and precision matter.
Stop Digging, Start Working
Say goodbye to cluttered aisles and buried materials. With Dexco racking, every item has a defined place — no more wasted minutes searching through piles of stamping dies, tubing, coils, or assembled parts.
Organized storage means faster retrieval, safer handling, and a cleaner, more professional production floor that reflects your operation’s quality standards and throughput goals.
Reimagine Your Space
Whether your operation expands or retools, Dexco’s modular systems adapt to new vehicle models, material sizes, and automation equipment, extending the life and flexibility of your investment.
Production Efficiency Matters
Maximize cubic space utilization with storage solutions instead of inefficient and dangerous stacking.
Integrate with automated storage and retrieval systems to further streamline inventory management.
Create dedicated zones to separate maintenance items or scrapped inventory from active production areas.
Cradle Racking Systems
Safely support barrels and cylindrical inventory. Designed to prevent deformation and improve handling efficiency, cradle systems are ideal for heavy materials requiring controlled, secure storage.
- Steel and aluminum coils
- Fabric and wire spools
- Stamping dies and heavy tooling
Widespan Racking Systems
Provides high-capacity, shelf-based storage. Structural beams support extreme point loads while maintaining clear access for forklifts, cranes, and transfer systems.
- Sheet metal blanks
- Long metal extrusions
- Coils stored on pallets
Cantilever Racking Systems
Offers open, column-free access for long, wide, or bulky automotive components. Custom arm spacing and load ratings allow fast retrieval while minimizing damage to finished or semi-finished parts.
- Body panels and assembled components
- Salvaged or service parts
- Large, irregular assemblies
Safety Built Into Every System
Safety isn’t an add-on — it’s engineered into every Dexco system. Proper load distribution, controlled access, and clear material organization reduce the risk of product damage and workplace injuries.
Our systems support safer forklift interaction, crane loading, and manual retrieval while helping facilities meet internal safety standards and insurance requirements.
- Safer separation of active, staged, and scrap materials
- Reduced material shifting and rolling
- Clear access points for handling equipment
- Improved visibility of stored inventory
FAQs
How do Dexco racks integrate with JIT staging and lean manufacturing?
Dexco systems are engineered to create defined staging zones directly adjacent to production lines. This supports just-in-time delivery, minimizes excess WIP inventory, and improves line-side material flow.
How do you maximize storage density without slowing retrieval time?
By designing storage vertically and aligning rack layouts with your handling equipment, we increase capacity while preserving clear access paths. The result is higher density with faster, safer retrieval.
What standards and capacities are used for stamping die storage?
Our die racks are designed to AISC standards using 50 KSI structural I-beams and can be PE-stamped. Systems routinely support multi-ton dies with engineered safety factors.
Can Dexco racks integrate with mold and die transfer systems?
Yes. We design racks to interface with die carts, transfer rails, forklifts, and overhead cranes, ensuring smooth movement from storage to press.
How do your systems reduce tooling and part damage?
Custom cradles, dividers, and protective surfaces prevent metal-to-metal contact, reduce handling steps, and maintain part alignment—significantly lowering damage rates.
Let’s begin your transformation
Tell us about your storage needs so we can create the perfect solution together