Overview of Cantilever Racks
Cantilever racks are the ideal long material storage racks, designed specifically for products that cannot be stored on traditional pallet racking due to their length. The system consists of a central column (or tower) with horizontal arms projecting outward. Because there are no vertical front supports, the loading and retrieval of items using forklifts or cranes is completely unobstructed. We engineer and install both single-sided and double-sided cantilever systems, tailored for products ranging from light PVC to heavy structural steel.
What You Get in Cantilever Storage
A Cantilever Rack System is a structural solution built for heavy, horizontal loads.
Vertical Columns (Towers)
Heavy-duty steel structures that support the horizontal arms and the entire load.
Cantilever Arms
Horizontal steel arms that extend out from the column, designed to bear specific load weights and available in various lengths.
Bases
Structural steel bases bolted to the floor to provide stability and load distribution.
Bracing
Horizontal and diagonal braces that connect the columns, providing lateral stability to the entire system.
Stop Pins (Optional)
End-of-arm safety devices to prevent cylindrical items (like pipe or tubing) from rolling off the arms.
Load Signage
Clearly visible plaques indicating the maximum allowable weight per arm and per column.
Custom Arm Adjustability
Arms that are easily adjustable vertically, typically in 3- or 4-inch increments, to accommodate changing product dimensions
Benefits of Long Load Racking
Industrial cantilever rack systems provide targeted advantages for businesses handling specialized materials.
Unobstructed Access
The open-face design allows for easy placement and retrieval of materials without interference from front uprights.
Flexible Storage
Arm levels and lengths are customizable, making the system ideal for storing materials of various lengths, weights, and diameters (e.g., lumber racking systems).
High Weight Capacity
Engineered with structural steel components to handle the heavy, concentrated loads typical of metal or wood products.
Minimized Product Damage
Smooth loading and retrieval eliminates the risk of product striking vertical columns or pallet rack beams.
Clear Inventory Organization
Provides excellent visibility and easy segregation for different types of pipes, tubing, bar stock, or sheets.
Related Long Material Storage
While cantilever is the gold standard for long goods, these other systems may be necessary for complementary products.
Bulk Shelving
Ideal for storing smaller, non-palletized hardware, fittings, or offcuts that are too small for cantilever arms.
Single Selective Racks
Used for storing standard palletized loads (e.g., boxed fittings, tools, or small pre-packaged bundles).