Pallet racking is a modular steel storage system that holds palletised goods on multiple levels, making full use of a warehouse’s height rather than just its floor area. VVN’s HX pallet racking system is GS-certified by TÜV Rheinland and built to EN 15512, the European structural design standard for static steel pallet racking. It is compatible with EPAL-EUR, FINPAL and industrial pallets, and can increase usable storage capacity by up to 200%.
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A pallet racking system is a vertical steel structure designed to store goods on pallets across multiple height levels. The VVN HX system is built from two uprights (profile, foot plate, bolts and nuts) joined by horizontal and diagonal bracing to form a rigid frame. Load beams are then fitted into the frame at the required heights, and pallets are placed directly onto the beams.
Uprights are made from perforated, open steel profiles measuring 82×70, 102×70 or 122×70 mm, with two rows of mounting holes spaced every 50 mm – allowing beam height to be adjusted freely to suit different pallet or box sizes. Two bracing types are available: S (horizontal bracing, standard loads) and ZZS (horizontal plus diagonal bracing, higher loads and roughly 35% greater resistance to forklift impact damage at the base of the upright). All components are joined with bolts and clamps only, so the system can be reconfigured, extended, or fully reused at any point.
Pallet racks (HX series) are the basic equipment of these warehouses, in which goods are stored on pallets. The dimensions of the shelves are adapted to EPAL-EUR (1200 x 800 mm) pallets, finnish/FIN (1200 x 1000 mm) and industrial pallets (1200 x 1200 mm).
The idea of a rack system consists in offering a possibility to arrange rack alleys comprising one, two and multiple segments, with a possibility to provide various storage levels in each one of them.
All elements are assembled with the use of bolt and clamp connections only, which makes it possible to reuse all components in the future.
The configuration of warehouse racks – pillar and beam pitch, storage heights, location of rack alleys and other crucial dimension – is determined based on the Customer’s individual needs, taking account of permissible structural load and coditions safeguarding their stability.
The HX warehouse shelving system is designed and manufactured in accordance with international construc-tion standards. The shelves have a GS safety certificate, issued by the German institute TUV Rheinland. This certificate is a confir-mation that the shelves have been evaluated and tested for quality and safety according to strict German and European regulations.
The GS mark (German Geprüfte Sicherheit, ‘tested safety’) means an independent German institute, TÜV Rheinland, has physically load-tested the structure rather than simply reviewing paperwork. EN 15512 is the European standard that specifically governs the structural design of static steel pallet racking – distinct from general metalworking standards – and is what procurement and health & safety teams typically look for when qualifying a supplier. Together, GS certification and EN 15512 compliance give buyers independently verified proof that the racking has been both calculated and physically tested.
1 – pillar (profile, foot, screws with nuts);
2 – horizontal bracing;
3 – diagonal bracing;
4 – screw, nut, spacer sleeve (elements 1-4 form the frame (stand) of a rack);
5 – cross beam;
6 – cross beam- safeguard.
7 – corner rack guard;
8 – front rack guard;
12 – fender beam.
9, 10 – separators;
11 – crossbeam.
The HX system provides for a truss structure composed of two pillars joined by bracings. Pillars are made of perforated, steel open profiles with external dimensions of 82 × 70, 102 × 70 and 122 × 70 mm. The pillars include two rows of assembly openings positioned vertically every 50 mm.
HX 82 PILLAR PROFILE
HX 102 PILLAR PROFILE
HX 122 PILLAR PROFILE
The foot, which forms the frame’s basis, provides appropriate distribution of load to the floor and anchorage of the rack to the ground.
Bracings serve the purpose of joining two pillars into a frame. When it comes to a mounting method, we can distinguish two types of bracings:
• horizontal, mounted perpendicularly to pillars
• diagonal, mounted between two consecutive horizontal bracings.
The HX system provides for mounting of frames with two bracing systems, labelled as “S” and “ZZS”. The “ZZS” system allows distributing slightly greater loads than the “S” system.
The “ZZS” system considerably enhances resistance of the lower part of the pillar to destruction as a result of being hit by a forklift.
HX FRAME WITH A “ZZS” BRACING SYSTEM
HX FRAME WITH A “S” BRACING SYSTEM
A series of HX racks, mainly used for fitting high storage warehouses, can also be used to arrange sales areas. Application of relevant series of types of frames and traverses allows building structures that constitute a functional reflection of racks used by DIY (do-it-yourself) concepts or DIY discount stores. Application of a group of accessories perfectly meets expectations concerning exposure and sales in the abovementioned facilities.
FRAME WITH AREDUCE DEPTH 82 (S) LOWER TRAVERSE
HX 82 (S)
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 810 | 780 | max. 670 | 4000 |
| 830 | 800 | max. 670 | 4000 |
| 910 | 880 | max. 570+210 | 4000 |
| 1050 | 1020 | max. 670+210 | 4000 |
| 1130 | 1100 | max. 670+210 | 4000 |
HX 102 (ZZS)
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 810 | 780 | max. 670 | 4000 |
| 830 | 800 | max. 670 | 4000 |
| 910 | 880 | max. 570+210 | 4000 |
| 1050 | 1020 | max. 670+210 | 4000 |
| 1130 | 1100 | max. 670+210 | 4000 |
TWO FRAMES
FRAME 82 (S) DOUBLE INTEGRATION 2 FRAMES
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 510 | 480 | max. 370 | 4400 4600 |
| 610 | 580 | max. 470 | 4400 4600 |
| 710 | 680 | max. 570 | 4400 4600 |
| 810 | 780 | max. 670 | 4400 4600 |
| 910 | 880 | max. 770 | 4400 4600 |
FRAME 102 (ZZS) DOUBLE INTEGRATION 2 FRAMES
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 510 | 480 | max. 370 | 4400 |
| 610 | 580 | max. 470 | 4400 |
| 710 | 680 | max. 570 | 4400 |
| 810 | 780 | max. 670 | 4400 |
| 910 | 880 | max. 770 | 4400 |
TWO-SIDED INTEGRATION – GONDOLA IN ONE FRAME
HX 82
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 4000 |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 4200 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4000 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4200 |
| 1330 | 1300 | 2 x 570 | 4000 |
| 1330 | 1300 | 2 x 570 | 4200 |
HX 102 (S)
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 4200 |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 4800 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4000 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4200 |
| 1330 | 1300 | 2 x 570 | 4000 |
HX 102 (ZZS)
| Commercial depth Gh | Depth Gz [mm] | Integration Gh shelf | Height H [mm] |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 4600 |
| 930 | 900 | 2 x 370 | 5000 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4600 |
| 1130 | 1100 | 2 x 470 | 4800 |
| 1330 | 1300 | 2 x 570 | 4600 |
| 1330 | 1300 | 2 x 570 | 4800 |
International brands active in the region typically rely on outsourced local installation teams, while many local suppliers lack independent third-party certification. VVN combines both: a GS-certified, EN 15512-compliant structure, backed by our own installation teams operating across seven Baltic and Nordic countries.
Feature | VVN | Local suppliers | International brands |
EN 15512 compliance | ✓ Yes | Partial | ? |
TÜV Rheinland GS certificate | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
In-house installation team | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No (outsourced) |
48-hour response guarantee | ✓ Yes | Sometimes | ✗ No |
Free warehouse audit | ✓ Yes (EUR 500 value) | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Installs across 7 countries | ✓ Yes | ✗ Usually one country | Partial |
Regional track record | 85+ projects | Varies | Limited |
VVN’s HX pallet racking system combines TÜV Rheinland GS certification, full EN 15512 compliance, and a track record of 85+ completed installations in Latvia alone, with further projects across Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Its modular design adapts as your storage needs change, and a free warehouse audit (EUR 500 value) gives you a clear picture of the right configuration before you commit.
