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Corrective Maintenance of Industrial Shelving

Repair and Replacement of Damaged Elements to Ensure the Safety and Functionality of your Warehouse.

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Industrial Racking Maintenance Specialists

At Grupo TICE, we are an engineering team specialising in the maintenance of industrial shelving. We intervene rigorously and safely to restore the structural integrity of any storage system. We understand that damaged shelving poses a direct risk to operations, personnel, and merchandise, which is why we act quickly and with clear technical criteria to restore stability and functionality to the warehouse.

Our approach combines technical inspection, regulatory analysis, and precise action on the affected elements, ensuring that each repair meets the requirements established by current regulations and keeps the installation functioning with complete safety.

What is Corrective Maintenance of Industrial Shelving?

Corrective maintenance for racking consists of the safe and documented repair of structural damage that occurs in a warehouse due to impacts, deformations, corrosion, or wear. These actions are essential to ensure that the facility can operate again within the stability and capacity parameters defined by storage regulations.

At Grupo TICE, we directly intervene on the affected elements, such as frames, props, diagonals, beams, anchors, or plates, combining technical inspection, regulatory evaluation, and precise execution of the repair. Our objective is to restore the system's strength, eliminate risks for operators and goods, and ensure the shelving maintains its intended structural behaviour.

We apply engineering criteria to every decision, allowing us to act without compromising the overall stability of the module or adjacent shelving. Furthermore, we document all interventions carried out to ensure traceability and facilitate internal audits, health and safety inspections, or reviews by mutuals and insurers.

What is included in our industrial shelving maintenance service?

At Grupo TICE, we perform corrective maintenance based on engineering criteria and storage regulations. Our objective is to restore each shelving unit to its structural and operational capacity through precise, documented, and completely safe repairs.

Detailed Technical Inspection of the Affected Area

We examine the damaged elements and their influence on the rest of the system, assessing deformations, impact on stability, and potential associated risks to determine the exact intervention that guarantees a safe recovery of the structure.

Risk Classification according to Regulatory Criteria

We assign a risk level in accordance with UNE-EN 15635, allowing us to prioritise interventions and define whether the racking can remain operational or requires immediate action to prevent structural incidents or compromise warehouse safety.

Replacement of damaged structural elements

We'll replace any damaged or deformed crossbeams, props, diagonals, pins, and protections using components compatible with the original manufacturer and configuration. This will restore the system's strength, stability, and load-bearing capacity without altering its structural behaviour.

Final Verification of Stability and Conditions of Use

Following the intervention, we checked that the repaired shelving is working under safe conditions, validating alignments, supports and structural behaviour to confirm that it can resume operation in accordance with the established usage criteria.

Compliance Guarantee of UNE-EN 15635

All repairs are carried out under the requirements of standard UNE-EN 15635, ensuring that the criteria for maintenance, repair, and safe use of the system are fully covered and can be accredited before technical or Health and Safety at Work (PRL) audits.

Technical Report and Recommendations

We have prepared a detailed technical report that includes the detected damage, the maintenance actions carried out, and preventive recommendations. This documentation provides traceability, facilitates historical maintenance control, and strengthens the warehouse's documentary security for audits, health and safety, and insurance purposes.

When should urgent maintenance of industrial shelving be carried out

Corrective maintenance must be performed whenever there is any damage that could compromise the stability, load-bearing capacity, or safety of the racking. At Grupo TICE, we identify and assess these deteriorations to intervene with technical precision and restore the system's resistance.

Impacts by Forklifts or Handling Equipment.

Impacts are the most common cause of damage to racking. Even a minor bump can lead to deformations in uprights or connections, reducing the stability of the module and increasing the risk of collapse if not corrected in time.

Deformations, Cracks, Corrosion or Wear.

When structural elements show curvature, cracks, corrosion or loss of material, the shelving no longer behaves as originally designed. It is essential to repair or replace the affected components to restore load-bearing capacity.

Overload or Poor Weight Distribution.

Overloading and improper placement of goods generate uncontrolled stresses that accelerate the deformation of transoms, frames, or anchors. Corrective intervention restores the system's geometry and prevents progressive damage.

Deterioration due to Moisture, Corrosive Agents or Demanding Environments.

In environments with humidity, chemicals, or extreme temperatures, metals can degrade rapidly. Identifying these deteriorations and acting upon them is key to maintaining the structural integrity of the entire facility.

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Who is the Industrial Shelving Maintenance Service aimed at?

Corrective maintenance is essential for all warehouses where safety, operational continuity, and structural stability depend on the good condition of their storage systems. At Grupo TICE, we intervene in facilities that require precise, documented, and compliant repairs to restore load capacity and prevent risks arising from structural damage.

Logistics Centres and Distribution Operators.

Facilities with high goods movement and constant forklift traffic, where impacts and deformations are frequent. Corrective maintenance ensures stable, safe shelving that is ready to withstand high operational demands without compromising logistical flow.

Industrial plants for Automotive, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Ceramics, and Manufacturing.

Environments with heavy loads, sensitive materials, or demanding environmental conditions. Technical repairs allow for the integrity of shelving to be maintained despite vibrations, corrosion, chemical agents, or intensive use, preventing structural failures that affect production.

Warehouses with intensive forklift traffic.

Facilities where the probability of impacts is high and structural elements suffer recurring damage. Corrective intervention acts on strits, transoms and joints to ensure each module maintains the necessary strength.

Conventional, Compact, Dynamic, and Cantilever Pallet Racking Systems.

Any storage configuration may require corrective maintenance when deformations or damage are detected in critical components. Restoring the geometry of these systems prevents collapses and extends the lifespan of the entire installation.

Benefits of Carrying Out Corrective Maintenance on Industrial Shelving

The corrective maintenance carried out by Grupo TICE ensures that affected shelving regains its strength and stability, reducing risks and preventing minor damage from developing into more serious failures that compromise warehouse operations.

Increase in Personal and Merchandise Security.

A shelving unit repaired to technical standards reduces the risk of toppling, collapse, or falling loads. By restoring structural integrity, we protect both personnel and stored goods, creating a safer working environment.

Reduction of Legal and Employment Risk.

The correct action on damaged items prevents non-compliance with regulations and situations that could lead to penalties, claims, or workplace incidents. Documented repairs provide legal certainty and strengthen warehouse preventive management.

Extended life of the installation.

Replacing worn components promptly prevents damage from spreading to other system elements. This extends the shelving's lifespan and delays investment in full replacements, optimising warehouse resources.

Prevent Unplanned Downtime due to Structural Failures.

A proper repair eliminates risks that could lead to the immobilisation of entire warehouse areas. Acting promptly allows operations to continue without interruption and reduces costs associated with unexpected downtime or urgent reorganisations.

Traceability and Historical Maintenance Control.

The technical report generated by Grupo TICE allows us to know which elements have been repaired, when, and why. This traceability facilitates audits, H&S reviews, and future decisions on warehouse maintenance, extensions, or reconfigurations.

Why choose Grupo TICE for Industrial Shelving Maintenance

Choosing an expert team is essential when shelving presents structural damage. At Grupo TICE, we guarantee precise, safe, and compliant repairs, aligned with the actual operations of each warehouse and backed by over twenty years of experience in industrial environments.

Accredited Experience

We have over two decades of experience working in industrial warehouses, allowing us to quickly identify damage and apply the appropriate solution in each case. Our technical expertise ensures reliable repairs that restore the system's stability and load-bearing capacity.

UNE-EN 15635 Standard

We rigorously apply the criteria of the UNE-EN 15635 standard, ensuring that each repair meets the established safety requirements. This approach provides legal certainty and facilitates audits, occupational risk prevention reviews, and certification processes within the warehouse.

Specialised Equipment

Our technicians are trained in structural racking repair, precisely replacing uprights, beams, diagonals, and guards. Each intervention respects the system's compatibility to maintain its original structural behaviour and declared capacity.

Operational Adaptation

We work with sound level meters, accelerometers, and professional analysis software to obtain reliable measurements, interpret the acoustic and vibrational behaviour of the facility, and define technical solutions tailored to each case.

Comprehensive Service

We manage the entire process, from initial diagnosis to repair, verification and final documentation, ensuring safe use of the racking with technical traceability and without unnecessarily impacting warehouse operations.

Business Continuity

We intervene to eliminate risks without stopping warehouse operations, applying effective repairs that reinforce structural safety and reduce the likelihood of new incidents in the short and medium term.

Technical Experience and Guarantee in Industrial Racking Maintenance

At Grupo TICE, we have extensive experience in intervening in damaged storage systems, acting with engineering principles to restore the stability and load capacity of each racking unit. Our in-depth knowledge of the UNE-EN 15635 standard and various types of industrial structures allows us to accurately diagnose the real extent of the damage and define the appropriate solution in each case.

Over the years, we have worked in logistics centres, production plants and warehouses across multiple sectors, where the operational pace demands quick, safe, and fully documented repairs. This hands-on experience, combined with our team's technical specialisation, guarantees reliable interventions that restore the system to its intended structural behaviour and reduce the likelihood of future incidents.

Our commitment is to offer durable, traceable repairs that are consistent with the client's operations, supported by established technical procedures and a work methodology that prioritises safety at every stage.

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Working Methodology for Corrective Maintenance of Industrial Shelving

Before intervening on damaged shelving, at Grupo TICE we follow a structured process that guarantees safe, compliant, and fully traceable repairs. Each phase allows for precise action, minimising risks and restoring the stability of the storage system with engineering criteria.

ITA Incident Report.

We start with the technical inspection of racking (TIR), where we identify deformations, impacts, or other relevant damage. With this documented information, we define the scope of the intervention and prioritise elements requiring immediate or scheduled corrective action.

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Risk Level Classification.

We assess each incident according to the UNE-EN 15635 standard to assign its risk level and determine if the shelving can remain operational, requires temporary limitation, or needs urgent intervention to prevent potentially dangerous situations.

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Action and Preventative Advice Plan.

We design a repair plan tailored to the actual state of the system and inform the client about preventive measures to reduce risks during the intervention. This phase ensures an orderly, safe, and consistent operation with the warehouse's workflow.

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Execution of Corrective Maintenance.

We carry out the replacement of damaged components, beams, uprights, diagonals, pins or protections, following technical criteria and structural compatibility. The intervention restores the system's resistance and ensures that the shelving behaves again according to its original design.

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Post-Verification and Stability Test.

Once the repair has been carried out, we check the correct installation of the new elements and verify the stability of the shelving through specific tests. This ensures that the structure is completely secure and ready to resume activity.

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Delivery of Conformity of Use.

Following final verification, we issue the Certificate of Compliance, a document certifying that the shelving has been repaired correctly and can be used safely. This traceability is key for audits, health and safety, and insurance providers.

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Professional maintenance that extends the lifespan of your shelving.

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FAQs About Our Industrial Shelving Maintenance Service

The difference between corrective and preventive maintenance for industrial racking systems lies in their timing and purpose.**Corrective Maintenance:*** **Timing:** Performed *after* a failure, defect, or breakdown has occurred. * **Purpose:** To restore the racking system to its operational state as quickly as possible. This usually involves repairing or replacing damaged components. * **Characteristics:** * Reactive: It is a response to a problem that has already arisen. * Unplanned: Often leads to unexpected downtime and disruption to operations. * Potentially costly: Can involve emergency repairs, increased labour costs, and lost productivity. * Focus: Fixing the immediate issue.**Preventive Maintenance:*** **Timing:** Performed on a scheduled basis *before* any failures or defects occur. * **Purpose:** To identify and address potential issues early, reduce the likelihood of breakdowns, and extend the lifespan of the racking system. * **Characteristics:** * Proactive: Aims to prevent problems from happening in the first place. * Planned: Allows for scheduling of work during non-operational periods, minimising disruption. * Cost-effective in the long run: Generally cheaper than corrective maintenance due to early detection and planned interventions, avoiding major failures and associated costs. * Focus: Inspection, lubrication, minor adjustments, and replacement of worn parts before they fail.**In summary:*** **Corrective maintenance is about fixing things when they break.** * **Preventive maintenance is about fixing things *before* they break.**For industrial racking, a robust preventive maintenance program is crucial for ensuring safety, operational efficiency, and longevity.

At Grupo TICE, we distinguish between both approaches by their objective and the moment of intervention.
Preventive maintenance is carried out in a planned way to keep racking in good condition, detect early wear and tear, and prevent small damages from developing into structural problems. It is a measure focused on anticipation and risk control.

Corrective maintenance, on the other hand, is carried out when the shelving already shows deformations, impacts, or other defects that compromise its safety. In this phase, damaged components are replaced, and the system's stability is restored so that it can operate again with guarantees.

Both are complementary: preventive measures avoid incidents, and corrective measures return the structure to a safe state when damage is already visible.

Los daños más comunes que requieren mantenimiento de estanterías según la UNE-EN 15635 incluyen:* **Deformaciones en bastidores o montantes:** Oleajes, abolladuras o dobleces en los perfiles verticales de la estantería. * **Daños en travesaños o vigas:** Deformaciones, grietas o roturas en las vigas que soportan las cargas. * **Daños en anclajes al suelo:** Asegurarse de que los anclajes estén firmes y no presenten signos de aflojamiento o corrosión. * **Daños en los pasadores de seguridad:** Comprobar que los pasadores (opcionalmente presentes) que bloquean las vigas estén en su sitio y en buen estado. * **Golpes y choques:** Señales de impactos, especialmente a nivel bajo de los montantes, que pueden haber comprometido su integridad. * **Corrosión u oxidación:** Desgaste del material debido a la humedad o agentes químicos. * **Desgaste general:** Pérdida de material, rozaduras importantes que puedan afectar a la resistencia de los componentes. * **Nivelación incorrecta:** Asegurarse de que las estanterías estén perfectamente niveladas para una distribución de carga adecuada. * **Modificaciones no autorizadas:** Cualquier alteración o adición a la estructura original de la estantería que no haya sido aprobada por el fabricante.

The UNE-EN 15635 standard sets clear criteria for identifying damage that must be repaired without delay. At Grupo TICE, we observe that the most common issues are deformations in uprights, caused by forklift impacts or continuous friction. Bent or deformed flange beams are also frequent, which directly affects the load-bearing capacity of the level.

Another type of recurring damage consists of weakened pins or connections, whether due to incorrect use, impacts, or accumulated wear, as well as diagonals and bracing with inadmissible curvatures, which reduce the stability of the module. In more demanding environments, corrosion can also compromise the system's strength.

When these deteriorations exceed the tolerable limits defined by the standard, corrective intervention is essential to restore the safety of the facility and maintain the risk-free operation of the warehouse.

The impact of shelving maintenance on warehouse and personnel safety.

The maintenance of racking is a critical factor for the overall safety of any warehouse. When damaged elements are repaired in time, it prevents small deformations from evolving into structural failures that could lead to falling loads, collapses, or unexpected instabilities. This directly reduces the risk of accidents and protects the operators working in picking, transit or handling areas.

At Grupo TICE, we see daily how well-executed shelving maintenance improves team confidence, prevents recurring incidents, and keeps the facility within the safety limits set by UNE-EN 15635. Furthermore, shelving in good condition contributes to smoother forklift traffic, minimises operational interference, and strengthens the preventative culture within the warehouse.

Ultimately, repairing damage promptly not only protects the merchandise: it also preserves staff integrity and ensures a controlled and safe working environment.

Is it obligatory to document shelving maintenance according to regulations?

Yes. Although UNE-EN 15635 does not act as law, it establishes criteria that are a direct reference for the prevention of occupational risks, and therefore the documentation of corrective maintenance is considered essential to demonstrate that the installation is maintained in safe conditions.

At Grupo TICE, we always provide a detailed technical report where we record the detected damages, the repairs carried out, and the final condition of the shelving. This traceability is key for internal audits, health and safety, insurance companies, and any inspection that requests evidence that the structure has been repaired according to engineering criteria.

Furthermore, keeping this record facilitates future maintenance decisions and contributes to more robust and professional warehouse management.

Corrective maintenance of racking must be carried out by a competent person, in accordance with UNE-EN 15635.

For a repair to meet the criteria of UNE-EN 15635, it must be carried out by competent personnel specifically qualified in storage systems, not by untrained operators lacking structural knowledge, nor by companies without experience in this type of intervention. The standard requires that those carrying out maintenance understand how damage affects the stability of the module and be capable of restoring original strength using compatible components and safe procedures.

At Grupo TICE, we have technicians specialised in the structural repair of industrial shelving, trained to identify the right solution, precisely replace components, and ensure the installation is safe for use once more. Our work includes complete technical documentation, which is essential for audits, health and safety, and insurance companies.

Do second-hand shelves require more corrective maintenance?

In many cases, yes, although it depends on the actual condition of the structure and its usage history. Second-hand shelving often has been through different warehouses, with configurations, loads, and environmental conditions that are not always documented. This increases the possibility of finding hidden deformations, corrosion, worn connections, or incompatible components.

At Grupo TICE, we recommend a thorough review of any reused system before putting it into service. A technical inspection allows for the detection of damage that is not visible to the naked eye and determines whether the shelving can operate safely or requires prior corrective action. This way, the introduction of an overlooked structural risk into the warehouse is avoided.

The correct repairs allow the system's stability to be recovered and ensure that the installation meets the criteria set by UNE-EN 15635.

How long does it take to perform corrective maintenance on damaged industrial racking?

The time required depends on the type of damage, the number of components affected, and the access available in the working area. For routine repairs, such as the replacement of struts, beams, or diagonals, the intervention is usually completed in very short times, allowing the warehouse to resume operations quickly.

At Grupo TICE, we plan each operation to minimise disruption to daily activities, coordinating the intervention with the client and adapting to their operational windows. Before commencing repairs, we clearly define the timelines, so that the warehouse manager knows the estimated time in advance and can organise their resources without unforeseen issues.

Why hire an engineering firm specialising in industrial shelving maintenance?

Industrial racking systems are not simple metal structures; they are systems that must withstand high loads, frequent impacts, and demanding operating conditions. Therefore, when damage occurs, interventions must be based on technical criteria and not on improvised repairs. Specialised engineering ensures that every decision, from replacing a upright to the final verification, is made with an understanding of how it affects the overall structural behaviour.

At Grupo TICE, we have specific training in UNE-EN 15635 standards, which allows us to accurately assess the severity of damage, apply solutions compatible with the original design, and restore load capacity safely. Furthermore, we work with control procedures, technical documentation, and subsequent verifications that provide traceability and legal security for audits or occupational risk prevention.

Choosing specialised engineering means opting for reliable, durable repairs that are fully aligned with warehouse operational safety.

What is the cost of an industrial shelving maintenance intervention?

The cost of shelving maintenance depends on the type of damage, the number of affected elements, and the complexity of the repair. Replacing a deformed upright is not the same as intervening on several modules with structural damage or in areas that are difficult to access. It also makes a difference if it is necessary to work outside operating hours or to adapt the intervention so as not to interfere with warehouse activity.

At Grupo TICE, we carry out a preliminary technical assessment that allows us to offer a precise and transparent quote before starting any repair. This way, the client knows the exact financial scope of the work and can plan for it without unexpected costs. Our goal is to provide safe and efficient solutions, always maintaining a good balance between cost and the reliability of the repaired installation.

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