Tool, Die & Mold Storage Racks

The real advantage of press brake tool carts is having the right tooling in the right place at the right time. Operators can roll their tooling directly to the press brake, work efficiently without hunting for punches and dies, and return tooling to organized storage when the job is complete. Both American and European tooling configurations are accommodated, making these carts a practical addition to any press brake operation looking to reduce setup time and improve floor organization.

Heaviest Heavy Duty 5,000 LBS Cap. Crank-Out Roll-Out Shelf Rack: When you need to store heavy tools, dies, and molds on roll-out shelves and you need more capacity than standard roll-out racks can deliver, this is your answer. Our heaviest duty crank-out roll-out shelf rack offers up to 5,000 lbs. capacity per shelf in the fully extended position—capacity that most roll-out rack manufacturers won’t touch. A simple crank of the handle extends the shelf for ergonomic access to stored items without pushing or pulling heavy loads manually.

The 75% extension makes this rack ideal for tooling loaded by overhead crane or forklift, allowing the shelf to extend into the aisle for loading and then retract for safe, compact storage. Shelves have a smooth solid steel surface with open back and sides, and can be cranked from either side of the unit. Options include closed back and sides, doors, shelf lips to prevent items from sliding off, and custom colors. If you’ve been looking for a roll-out shelf rack that can actually handle your heaviest tooling, this is it.

No more bending, reaching, and straining to access press brake tooling stored at the back of a cabinet or on a fixed shelf. Our Press Brake Tool Storage Rack with Glide Out Shelves rolls out with 100% extension, bringing the tooling to the operator instead of making the operator go to the tooling. Load dies and punches onto the extended shelf using an overhead crane, forklift, or manually, then push the shelf back into the rack for safe, compact storage.

Shelves handle up to 4,000 lbs. each and include auto-locks that must be engaged when pulling out or pushing back, preventing accidental movement during loading and unloading. The rack includes an adjustable and removable tool holder, and shelves are adjustable to accommodate different configurations. Standard widths range from 24″ to 96″ with a standard height of 76″, and custom sizes and capacities are available for operations with specific requirements. This rack can improve storage density by 40% or more compared to fixed shelf alternatives while dramatically improving the ergonomics of press brake tooling management.

SK4000 Heavy-Duty Structural I-Beam Tool & Die Racks with Solid Steel Decking

The SK4000 is in a category of its own when it comes to tool and die storage. What sets it apart starts with the upright column—heavy tubular steel that resembles a building column. It’s virtually indestructible. If it were cost-effective to build every rack upright this way, we would, but this level of construction is reserved for applications that demand it. If you’re storing dies that weigh thousands of pounds per shelf, this is the rack.

SK4000 shelves handle up to 20,000 lbs. per shelf—and yes, that’s per shelf, not per unit. Cold-rolled structural I-beams and structural C-channels construct the upright frames, beams, and shelf supports, bolted together with A325 structural bolts for strength and rigidity. Solid steel decking, removable deck plates, open beam and fork entry bars, and shelf beam adjustment in 4″ increments give you the configuration flexibility to handle a variety of die sizes on the same rack. These are fixed racks anchored to the floor—they don’t roll out—which is by design. When you’re storing tooling this heavy, fixed is the right choice. Die storage rack users include HVAC manufacturers, automotive parts manufacturers, stamping companies, and tool and die shops.

Tool, Die & Mold Storage Racks with Solid Steel Decking

The SK3000 is our structural steel die rack shelving system for industrial tools, dies, and molds—designed for 20,000 lbs. capacity per shelf with 4″ wide structural upright columns, bolt-on structural beams, and solid steel decking supported by bolt-on crossbars underneath for additional strength. As American manufacturing continues to grow, the need for structural tool and die storage grows with it, and the SK3000 is built to meet that need.

Options include double-reinforced uprights for applications requiring additional structural strength. Our engineering team works with customers to design systems that meet specific load requirements and budget constraints, and we offer the SK4000 with tubular steel uprights and structural beams for the most demanding applications. Whether you need a standard configuration or a custom-engineered solution, Warehouse Rack & Shelf has the manufacturing capabilities to deliver a system that works for your tooling, your floor plan, and your budget.

Extra Heavy Duty Steel Shelving | High Capacity Die Shelving

Sometimes standard metal shelving just won’t cut it. Heavy point load applications from dense tooling damage standard shelving, and using undersized shelving for heavy dies is a safety risk that isn’t worth taking. Our extra heavy duty steel shelving is built for high-capacity storage applications where standard shelving would buckle—with reinforced bolted shelves featuring welded reinforced channels that prevent deflection under load and shelf capacities from 2,000 to 2,800 lbs. based on evenly distributed loads.

These are stand-alone units with bolted connections, not modular units that attach together in a row. Shelves adjust in 1″ increments, and standard units come with 5 shelves in a battleship gray powder coat finish. The 360-degree access and absence of X-braces make these units practical in a variety of floor configurations. For operations that need high-capacity shelving without the full structural steel commitment of an SK3000 or SK4000, these extra heavy duty shelving units provide the right balance of capacity, accessibility, and cost.

3,000 LB Super Heavy Duty Roll-Out Shelf Rack

Here’s the situation: you have heavy dies and molds that need to be stored on roll-out shelves, and standard roll-out racks max out at 2,000 lbs. per shelf. You’re stuck—or you were, until now. Our Super Heavy Duty Roll-Out Shelf Rack offers 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. capacity per shelf while fully extended, making it the solution for heavy tooling storage that standard roll-out racks simply can’t handle. We’re not aware of another roll-out shelf rack on the market that offers this capacity per shelf in the extended position.

Units are sold as starter units with add-on capability, and shelf sizes range from 36″ x 36″ to 48″ x 48″ or larger. The optional auto safety lock feature allows only one shelf to be pulled out at a time, which is an important safety feature when storing heavy molds and dies at multiple shelf levels. If you’ve been storing heavy tooling on fixed shelves because roll-out racks couldn’t handle the weight, this is the rack that changes that.

Heaviest Duty Structural I-Beam Injection Mold, Tool & Die Storage Racking

If your floor is filling up with molds, tools, and dies—if you’re outgrowing your existing die racks, storing heavier dies on the floor because current racks can’t handle them, or running out of space to accommodate larger stamping presses—we have a solution. Our heaviest duty structural I-beam racks with up to 50 KSI construction handle up to 35,000 lbs. per shelf, built for the largest injection molds and heaviest dies in production today. More importantly, these racks are engineered with future capacity in mind so you’re not back in the same situation in five years when dies get bigger and heavier.

The flexibility of these racks matches their capacity. Long-span I-beam shelves with solid steel decking accommodate a variety of die sizes and weights on the same shelf without bowing or deflection. Nut and bolt connections provide the strength of a structural steel system with the configuration flexibility to adapt as storage needs change. We offer a complete turnkey solution—design, engineering, manufacturing, shipping, and installation managed from start to finish. If you’re ready to optimize your tool and die storage and reclaim your floor space for production equipment, contact us at sales@rackandshelf.com or call 800-763-9020 to discuss your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tool, Die & Mold Storage Racks

What load capacity do I actually need for my tool and die storage rack?

The most important question is the weight of your heaviest die or mold, the number of pieces per shelf, and whether you’ll load by forklift, overhead crane, or manually. Weigh your heaviest tooling, determine the maximum number of pieces per shelf, and add a safety margin. Stamping dies often underestimate their weight, leading to safety hazards. Our engineering team can review your tooling specifications and recommend the right rack system based on actual load data. For example, one of our automotive customers needed 14,400 lbs. per shelf capacity for their dies, so we engineered shelves rated for 20,000 lbs. to accommodate future tooling. Think long term when specifying capacity—dies tend to get bigger, not smaller.

What are the installation requirements for structural tool and die racks?

Structural tool and die racks must be anchored to the floor with anchor bolts specified by the rack manufacturer based on the load. The concrete slab must be thick and structurally sound enough to support the anchor bolts and the rack uprights under full load. For very heavy applications, a structural engineer may need to evaluate floor capacity before installation. Racks should be installed level and plumb, with anchor bolt installation verified against manufacturer specifications before loading. Roll-out shelf racks require level floors for smooth shelf extension and retraction. Uneven floors cause binding that affects performance and safety. We offer installation services for our structural tool and die rack systems and can manage the entire project from design through installation if needed.

How should I organize my tool and die storage to improve efficiency?

Try organizing tool and die storage by press or machine assignment, keeping dies for each press together in adjacent rack sections or on dedicated shelves. This reduces travel time during die changes and makes it easier to locate the right tooling quickly. Label each shelf position with die identification information and maintain a simple inventory log that tracks which die is in which rack position. For press brake tooling, organize punches and dies by job or material type on the press brake tool cart and bring the cart to the machine rather than carrying individual tools across the production floor. Roll-out shelf racks work best when heavier dies are stored at lower shelf levels to reduce the risk of instability during loading and unloading, and lighter tooling is stored at upper levels where manual handling is more practical.