Rack Frame & Posts
The structural frame — folded steel or aluminum posts (not flat strips, but corner-folded for strength) with 19-inch mounting rails, sized to carry the full stacked module load.
Energy Storage · BESS
Battery Module
Battery Module
Rack
Fabrication
Custom battery module racks and BESS racks — 19-inch rack-mount frames, module stacking structures, shelves, and rails in steel and aluminum. Load-rated, seismic-aware, and ventilated. We build the sheet metal rack structure; you integrate the cells, modules, and BMS.
✓ 19-inch standard
✓ Load-rated & seismic-aware
✓ Integration-ready
19" rack standard
19inch
Standard Width
Modular
Stack & Expand
Seismic
Zone-Aware Design
Rails
Slide-In Modules
01 / What We Fabricate
The Rack Structure — The Backbone of a BESS
In a battery energy storage system, cells become modules, and modules stack into racks. We fabricate that rack — the load- bearing sheet metal structure that holds, organizes, and cools the modules you integrate.
Module Shelves & Trays
Load-rated shelves and trays that support each battery module, with ventilation openings that let cooling air flow around the modules while keeping structural strength.
Rails & Slides
Mounting rails and slides so heavy modules slide into the rack along supported guides — then bolt in place — making installation and servicing manageable.
End Plates & Bracing
End plates, cross-bracing, and seismic anchoring provisions that keep the stacked rack stable and secure to the floor or structure where codes require.
Our scope: the sheet metal rack structure
We fabricate the rack structure — frame, posts, rails, shelves, trays, end plates, and bracing — laser-cut, formed, welded, and finished, ready for module integration. Bought-out components such as battery cells and modules, the BMS, busbars and cabling, thermal management, fire suppression, breakers and contactors, and the electrical system are integrated by you or your assembly partner. We build the rack with rails, shelves, and provisions sized to your modules.
02 / Rack Types
Racks for Every Storage Application
We fabricate the rack structure for the full range of energy storage and backup applications, to your modules and design.
19-inch 19-inch Rack-Mount Racks
Standard 19-inch racks for rack-mount battery modules (3U and up) — the building block of scalable BESS, data center backup, and modular storage.
- Standard 19-inch (482.6 mm)
- Module 3U and up
- Use Scalable BESS
C&I Commercial & Industrial Racks
Heavy-duty module stacking racks for commercial and industrial BESS — high load capacity, seismic-aware structure for cabinets and containerized systems.
- Use C&I energy storage
- Load High-capacity stacks
- Design Seismic-aware
Telecom Telecom Backup Racks
Racks for telecom base-station backup — 48V/51.2V rack-mount lithium systems in compact, reliable structures for outside-plant and indoor sites.
- Use Base-station backup
- System 48V / 51.2V
- Form Compact rack
Residential Residential & Solar Racks
Compact stacking racks for residential solar storage — clean, space-saving structures for stackable home-battery modules and small hybrid systems.
- Use Home solar storage
- Form Compact, stackable
- Finish Clean appearance
03 / Technical Capabilities
Load-Rated, Standard, and Ventilated
A battery rack has to carry serious weight, fit standard modules, survive seismic events, and let the modules breathe. Here's what we fabricate to.
| Materials | Cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel; aluminum for lightweight racks |
|---|---|
| Post Construction | Post geometry, material and thickness released from the approved structural design |
| Standard | 19-inch (482.6 mm) mounting; EIA universal hole spacing for rack-mount modules |
| Load Rating | Engineered to your stacked module weight — heavy-duty racks rated to high loads |
| Module Support | Rails/slides for slide-in mounting, plus shelves/trays — bolted in place when seated |
| Seismic | Floor/structure anchoring provisions; seismic-zone-aware design (NEBS-class awareness) |
| Ventilation | Vented shelves and openings for cooling airflow around modules, retaining strength |
| Scalability | Modular — stack modules and gang racks to expand capacity at the same voltage |
| Finishing | Powder coat (RAL match), galvanized; data-center/storage colors common |
We fabricate the rack structure to your modules and load, with rails, shelves, and provisions sized to your design. Cells, modules, the BMS, busbars, thermal management, and fire suppression are integrated by you or your assembly partner.
04 / Manufacturing Process
From Steel to Battery Rack
A battery rack lives or dies on load capacity, fit, and stability. Our process delivers a rack that carries the load, fits the modules, and stays standing.
01
DFM & Load Review
Review your module dimensions, weight, and stack height — confirm material, post gauge, load rating, rail layout, and seismic requirements.
02
Laser Cutting
Fiber laser cutting of posts, shelves, rails, and end plates — with 19-inch mounting holes, ventilation openings, and anchoring points.
03
Forming
CNC press-brake forming — corner-folded posts and rails for strength, accurate bends so modules and rails fit to the 19-inch standard.
04
Welding & Assembly
Welding the frame for rigidity, installing rails/slides and shelves, and fitting hardware — building a rack that carries the full stacked load.
05
Finishing
Powder coat or galvanized finish — corrosion protection and a clean appearance suited to indoor storage, telecom, and cabinet/container environments.
06
Inspection
Dimensional inspection of rail spacing and mounting, load and fit verification, and finish inspection before delivery for your module integration.
05 / Why It Matters
What Makes a Battery Rack Perform
The rack holds the energy — and the safety. Four things separate a rack that performs from one that fails under load or in a seismic event.
Load Capacity
Stacked battery modules are heavy. The rack must carry the full load without sagging or failing — corner- folded posts and engineered shelves are what make it structurally sound.
Seismic Stability
In seismic zones, building codes require racks to be anchored and stable. Proper bracing and floor anchoring keep a heavy, tall battery stack from toppling — a safety essential.
Thermal Airflow
Batteries need to stay cool for safety and life. Vented shelves and airflow openings let cooling air move around the modules — while keeping the structure strong.
Standard Fit & Scalability
The 19-inch standard and clean rail layout let modules install and service easily — and let the system scale by stacking modules and ganging racks as capacity needs grow.
Customer Project
Battery Module Brackets: Lower Weight and Secure Location
Materials, fabrication decisions and results for an anonymous customer project.
Component reference image
The Customer Challenge
Heavy brackets added mass, vibration loosened attachments and poor heat transfer increased module temperature.
Project Measurements & Details
30%Weight reduction
5 g, 10–2,000 HzVibration test
≤20 KTemperature rise
Results apply to the project configuration described on the linked page.
Read the Customer Project → 07 / Why Choose Us
Why Storage OEMs Trust DRAmetal for Racks
01
Energy storage expertise
Part of a full storage range — battery trays, BESS enclosures, and now module racks — for the complete structure.
02
Load-rated structure
Corner-folded posts and engineered shelves rated to your stacked module weight — structurally sound under load.
03
19-inch standard
Standard rail spacing and clean layout for rack-mount modules, easy install and service, simple scaling.
04
Seismic-aware
Bracing and floor-anchoring provisions for code compliance in seismic zones — a safety essential.
05
Ventilated design
Vented shelves and openings for cooling airflow around modules, balanced against structural strength.
06
Prototype to volume
From a first rack through high-volume production, with consistent fit and DFM feedback.
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09 / FAQ
Battery Module Rack FAQ
Do you build complete battery systems or just the rack?
We fabricate the sheet metal rack structure — frame, posts, rails, shelves, trays, end plates, and bracing. The battery cells and modules, BMS, busbars and cabling, thermal management, fire suppression, and electrical system are integrated by you or your assembly partner. We build the rack with rails, shelves, and provisions sized to your modules.
Do you support the 19-inch standard?
Yes — we fabricate to the 19-inch (482.6 mm) standard with EIA universal hole spacing, so standard rack-mount battery modules (3U and up) install cleanly. We also build custom-width racks where your modules require it.
How much load can the rack carry?
The responsible engineer defines the load cases, post geometry, shelf rating and acceptance method. Send the module weight, stack height and released structural requirements for an RFQ-specific fabrication review.
Are the racks seismic-rated?
We design with seismic awareness — bracing and floor/structure anchoring provisions for code compliance in seismic zones, which building codes typically require for tall, heavy battery stacks. We can build to your specific seismic-zone requirements.
How do heavy modules get installed?
We fit rails and slides so heavy modules slide into the rack along supported guides, then bolt in place when seated — far easier and safer than lifting and aligning at all four corners simultaneously.
What's your minimum order quantity?
We support everything from a single rack to high-volume production. Send us your module specs and requirements and we'll confirm MOQ and pricing for your project.
Get Started
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Racks Fabricated?
Send us your module dimensions, weight, stack height, and seismic requirements. Our engineering team will respond with a DFM review, a load-rated structural recommendation, and a quote for the sheet metal rack.
✓ RFQ-based DFM review ✓ 19-inch standard ✓ Load-rated & seismic ✓ Integration-ready