Cantilever racking is a specialized heavy-duty warehouse racking system designed for long, bulky, or irregularly shaped materials, such as lumber, pipes, steel bars, and furniture. It’s open-front design with horizontal load-bearing arms attached to vertical columns eliminates front obstructions for easy loading and unloading of products. So, what is cantilever racking?
Key Components
Cantilever racking is made of a few key components that make it safe and efficient.
- Upright Columns: Vertical pillars with pre-drilled holes for adjustable arms.
- Base: Anchors the rack to the floor for stability.
- Arms: Horizontal beams, which can be straight or inclined, used to hold products.
- Bracing: Connects uprights for horizontal and diagonal support.
Advantages and Types
- Unrestricted Access: The lack of front columns allow for easier handling of long, awkward items.
- Versatility: Cantilever racking is ideal for indoor or outdoor use, with options for single-sided or double-sided configurations.
- Structure: This racking is available in roll-formed (lighter, adjustable) or structural steel (heavy-duty) to fit your needs.
Common Uses
Cantilever racking is commonly used to store pipes, steel bar stock, lumber, wood, plywood, furniture, and tubing. Cantilever racking thrives in environments where it is handling differently shaped objects that don’t quite fit on traditional pallets. It’s a efficient, reliable, and safe storage option for the items you have a hard time finding a place for.
Cantilever Pallet Racking Professionals
Simply Rack is here to assist with all of your pallet racking needs, from finding which pallet rack system works best for you to designing and installing the racking. Our equipment is stored in central Texas, easily accessible from anywhere along the I-35 corridor from Oklahoma City, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Contact us today or give us a call at 512-869-2803.
