MECO Heavy Duty Roll-Out Die Rack for Tool, Die, and Mold Storage

MECO Heavy Duty Roll-Out Die Rack – Tool, Die & Mold Storage Shelving with Roll-Out Trays (Starter & Add-On Units) 

MECO heavy-duty roll-out die racks are built for organized, front-facing storage of dies, molds, fixtures, jigs, and heavy tooling components. Each unit uses roll-out trays that slide forward to bring stored loads directly to the operator, eliminating the need to reach into a fixed shelf or reposition loads from the back. This reduces handling time during changeovers, lowers the risk of damage to high-value tooling, and improves ergonomics for workers moving heavy items with forklifts or hoists.

The system is modular: start with a starter unit, then extend the row with add-on units as tooling inventory grows. Three shelf widths (36" and 48"), two shelf depths (36" and 48"), and three rack heights (62", 72", and 85") combine across 3-shelf and 4-shelf configurations to produce 18 models. All units have 3 or 4 roll-out shelf levels.

Selecting the Right Configuration:

Shelf width (36" or 48") is determined by the widest die or tooling component that needs to be stored on a single shelf level. Allow clearance on each side for safe forklift entry and exit during retrieval.

Shelf depth (36" or 48") is determined by the deepest tooling component. The 48"-deep shelf accommodates larger dies and molds that would overhang a 36" shelf.

Rack height (62", 72", or 85") is determined by ceiling height, available aisle clearance above the rack, and the number of shelf levels needed. The 85" height adds a fourth shelf level for higher tooling inventory volumes.

Use a starter unit to begin each row. Use add-on units to extend the row. Starter and add-on units of the same model series share uprights at the joint between bays, keeping the row continuous and minimizing total footprint.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Stamping and Press Operations: Storage of progressive, blanking, and draw dies near presses for rapid retrieval during scheduled and unscheduled die changes, reducing press downtime between production runs.

♦ Injection Molding Facilities: Organized storage of injection molds, insert molds, and tooling components with front-facing access, allowing mold-handling equipment to engage the load without repositioning the rack.

♦ Automotive and Tier Supplier Toolrooms: Toolrooms managing large inventories of dedicated dies, fixtures, and gauges that require identified shelf positions, clear access, and protection from floor storage hazards.

♦ Maintenance and MRO Departments: Facilities storing specialty fixtures, jigs, and heavy service tooling that are used infrequently but must be retrievable quickly without moving surrounding items.

♦ Die Staging Areas: Pre-production staging of dies and molds near the production floor where fast access and organized positioning reduce setup time and prevent last-minute handling delays.

♦ Contract Manufacturers with Mixed Tooling: Operations managing tooling for multiple customers or products that require labeled, separated shelf positions with individual access, rather than stacked or floor-blocked storage.

All products ship via freight carrier. CustomMHS is an authorized MECO-Omaha distributor. All purchases include the manufacturer's factory warranty.