When "Good Enough" Isn't Safe Enough
In industry, storage systems hold more than just tools and materials. They hold the fate of your business operation. A single failure in the field can bring down a site, damage critical equipment, and compromise employee safety. The cost alone is staggering. A single hour of unscheduled downtime can cost over $100,000, and that does not account for reputational risk or regulatory fines.
And this is why Australian businesses are transitioning to custom load-rated racks. These aren’t standard frames. They are engineered, certified systems built to hold precise loads, conditions, and regulatory requirements. It provides your business operations with the strength and reliability they require.
Although convenient-sounding, standard racking configurations are not designed to withstand the multifaceted forces found in aggressive industrial settings. Salt-laden air eats through untreated steel in coastal workshops. On mine or factory floors, intense vibration and uneven load distribution put frames under strain. Even minor oversights, such as the absence of a certified load-rating tag, can result in failed inspections and costly fines.
Custom load-rated racking changes the equation. Every custom rack will meet your site’s specific conditions. Whether built to resist wind loads, handle dynamic vibration, or carry non-standard shapes, a custom rack accounts for every factor that off-the-shelf ignores.
Engineered to Fit—Built to Perform
At ACS Designs and Manufacturing, it starts with accuracy. We don’t generalize; we analyze. We first determine what you store. Your equipment’s weight, shape, and fragility dictate every design decision. We next determine how that weight performs in use, including static forces and dynamic and where the center of gravity lies.
The environment around it is also an essential factor. We check for temperature fluctuations, salt exposure, wind load forces, and possible chemical reactions. If your racks need to be mobile, we consider the optimal integration approach, whether via crane lifting, forklift transport, or fixed mounts.
From here, we utilize CAD modeling and structural analysis to design a rack that complies with all applicable Australian Standards. Each piece, from the crossbeam to the corner weld, is carefully computed for strength, stability, and safety.
Certified, Compliant, and Built for Confidence
Every rack manufactured by ACS Designs is fully engineered and certified. Certified engineers perform structural calculations to ensure that the rack can support its declared load for your specific use. A permanent, easy-to-read load-rating label is tagged onto each frame, ensuring no confusion during audits or inspections.
Traceability is also crucial as it is strength. We trace and record every material, ensuring that we use Australian-standard steel. For environments with salt, chemical, or extreme-temperature exposure, we offer powder coating, galvanizing, or marine-grade finishes specifically designed to provide increased corrosion resistance and reduced long-term maintenance.
Durable for Your Industry and Environment
Our racking systems give optimal performance in industries where strength and safety are paramount. For oil and mining activities, we design shock-resistant frames that can endure the harsh environments of remote and underground sites. Construction crews appreciate crane-mobile shelving, which is well-suited for holding heavy panels and structural components. Production facilities receive precision-engineered racks for sensitive molds and high-tolerance components. Transport and logistics companies count on our modular systems, crafted for quick access and streamlined fleet management. Warehouses nationwide can rely on our certified shelving to consistently pass compliance inspections.
Every solution from ACS integrates seamlessly into your existing process. From lift lugs and stackable units to bracing and access points, we consider all operational aspects during the design process.
Made in Australia. Tested Where It Counts
All our racks are engineered and built in Western Australia from locally sourced materials that can withstand Australian conditions. But our specifications don’t end with the factory gate. And our manufacturing doesn’t stop with racks. We are trailer manufacturers who also specialize in tail lifts and act as crane refurbishment specialists.
We also collaborate with your safety and compliance personnel to guarantee that each rack surpasses the requirements. During auditors’ visits to your facility, your racks will meet the standard.
Why Industry Leaders Choose ACS Designs
For over a decade, ACS Designs and Manufacturing has been the go-to partner for Australian industries needing strength, compliance, and durability. Our method combines mechanical design accuracy, fabrication expertise, and battle-hardened durability. We don’t guess—we measure, model, and certify. And we don’t compromise. We design storage systems that succeed not only on paper but also in real-world conditions, custom-made to your specific location and environment.
Your Custom Rack Starts Here
If your storage solution design doesn’t bear your load, your business is taking a risk it can’t afford. ACS Designs and Manufacturing provides certified, custom load-rated racks custom-made to your exact needs. Whether you are storing tools in the Outback, parts at a seaport, or equipment in a manufacturing hub, contact us.
Call us today to discuss your needs. Whether you require a single rack or an entire fleet of load-rated systems, we will design, manufacture, and deliver storage that’s tested, tagged, and trusted to get the job done.
If you are looking to manufacture pig trailers, dog trailers, fuel trailers, tilt trays, and tail lifts, call us. Additionally, please contact us if you are seeking crane refurbishment specialists, side tippers, or grain tippers for sale.
FAQs
A load-rated rack is an Australian Standards-based, certified shelving unit engineered to withstand a specific maximum weight. Certification will ensure your racks are compliant with the law, workplace-safe, and insurance-compliant. ACS Designs manufactures fully certified, load-rated racks for use in mining, logistics, construction, and other industrial applications.
Yes. In addition to custom storage equipment, ACS is a well-established brand in the trailer manufacturing industry. We are emerging as a leading trailer manufacturer in Australia, producing custom-made pig trailers, dog trailers, and fuel trailers that meet the highest industrial standards for performance and adherence.
Yes. If you need fixed or mobile shelving, we fit into your workflow. We provide forklift pockets and lifting lugs, and can even integrate with tilt tray operations or reach stacker attachments—especially for customers in the port or heavy industry sectors across Perth and the wider Perth area.
Yes. ACS Designs provides complete industrial fabrication solutions. These include tilt trays, tail lifts, and grain tippers for sale, which are ideal for the freight, agriculture, and construction industries. We also have side tippers for sale, as well as complete tilt tray designs suitable for vehicle recovery or logistics purposes.
They do. Each product is made from Australian-standard steel and tested under real-life conditions—outback heat to saltwater corrosion. We apply corrosion-resistant finishes, including powder coating, hot-dip galvanizing, and marine-grade treatments.
Yes. We are not just fabricators—we are solution providers. ACS is also one of the few crane refurbishment specialists in Western Australia, helping to increase the lifespan of your lifting equipment via structural strengthening, compliance updates, and finish refurbishment.
We operate in mining, oil and gas, logistics, construction, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors. Our solutions range from load-rated rack systems to trailer design and site-specific solutions, such as tilt trays or reach stacker attachments, for Perth ports and terminals.