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.
Stamping Dies & Tooling
Automotive stamping operations run on heavy dies that need secure, crane-served storage between jobs. Engineered die racks hold multi-ton tooling on structural I-beam shelves, cutting changeover time.
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Steel & Aluminum Coils
Coil-fed stamping lines depend on coils staged safely near the decoiler. Cradle and widespan coil racks hold automotive coils in eye-to-aisle or eye-to-sky positions without deformation.
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Sheet Metal & Blanks
Body-panel blanks and coil-fed sheet stock warp and scratch when stacked loose. Widespan shelving supports flat automotive blanks evenly, protecting surface finish for the paint and assembly line.
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Vehicles Components
Bumpers, body panels, and assembled components need open, damage-free access for fast retrieval. Cantilever racks organize long and irregular automotive parts and keep the assembly floor clear.
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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
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