Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency with Cantilever Racking Systems

Cantilever racking systems are specialized storage systems designed to store long, bulky, or irregularly shaped products such as pipes, lumber, and steel bars. They have arms that protrude on a central column, making access and loading easy.

In companies that handle long, heavy, or irregularly shaped materials, conventional pallet racks are not applicable. Cantilever racking systems are designed for these types of materials.

They have arms that protrude on a central column, making access and loading easy. They are perfect for warehouses because they maximize space and ensure heavy materials are clean and secure.

Why Cantilever Racks Are the Powerhouse of Heavy Storage

The Cantilever racking systems are designed to hold long, bulky products such as steel bars, lumber, pipes and tubes, furniture, and sheet materials.

Cantilever systems do not have vertical barriers at the front, unlike pallet racks, making them easier to load and unload goods of different lengths.

• Every system includes three different components:
• Bases that hold the rack to the floor and give stability.
• Uprights that ascertain the height and weight capacity.
• Arms that project out of the uprights to support the stored materials.

Perfect for Storing Lumber, Steel, and Oversized Materials

At Space Aid Manufacturing, cantilever racks are manufactured from high-grade structural steel to ensure durability and a long service life. We create and test our racks to meet Canadian safety and load-bearing standards.

They have single- and two-sided versions, depending on space and storage needs. The arms are height-adjustable to suit the size of different products, and they also come with optional stop pins and arm lips to prevent items from dropping off.

When dealing with large volumes of heavy material, heavy storage is required. Since you are operating under a single system, you can purchase cantilever racks or warehouse racks to provide strength, flexibility, and safety.

Optimizing Storage Height for Maximum Efficiency

A warehouse is a square foot universe. This is the reason why cantilever racking systems can be adapted to maximize the use of both horizontal and vertical spaces.

Space Aid’s high-density cantilever systems enable companies to expand storage space without necessarily expanding floor space. Our racks can be used on narrow-aisle or guided-rail systems, allowing forklifts to operate safely in tight spaces.

Also, angle runners can be introduced as part of custom equipment in materials handling to ensure easy, safe movement. This helps minimize clutter, ease workflow, and make storage space more organized.

Making Material Handling Safer and More Efficient

Cantilever systems are fitted with floor guide rails, entry guards, and optional security accessories to guard workers, equipment, and products.

Cantilever arms can be reconfigured easily, so operators can reconfigure racks quickly when inventory is changed. This contributes to its flexibility in storage for facilities with a varied range of products.

The open-front design allows unrestricted access and minimizes the chances of damage during loading or offloading. These racks are either forklift-assisted, crane-assisted, or manually handled, but they simplify operations and help maintain safety standards.

Applications Across Multiple Industries

Cantilever racking is commonly used in industries that handle long, irregularly shaped products. Some of the most used applications are:

• Construction: Storage of steel bars, rebar, and scaffold.
• Lumber & Woodworking: The organization of planks, panels, and sheets is made effective.
• Manufacturing: Stocking of machine parts, pipes, and metal profiles.
• Furniture & Fixtures: Handling of big pieces of furniture and crooked frames easily.
• Plumbing & HVAC: Long tubing and ducting are stored.

Ready to Upgrade Your Warehouse Storage?

If your facility requires a robust solution for handling heavy or oversized materials, it’s time to consider cantilever racking. Allow professionals to maximize your space, streamline your operations, and enhance your storage capacity.

When strength and accessibility matter most, trust Space Aid engineered systems. Order cantilever warehouse racks for heavy storage and upgrade your facility with long-lasting efficiency.