What’s Cantilever Racking?
Cantilever racking is a system for storing long, bulky, or oddly-shaped items. It has vertical frames with long arms that extend from one or both sides (single-side and double-side cantilever racks). The arms is adjustable to fit various item sizes. This makes it suitable for materials like lumber, pipes, and long construction supplies. You’ll often see cantilever racking in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and retail stores like Home Depot and Bunnings. It helps make the most of vertical space for long items.
Features Of Cantilever Racking
Core Structural Feature:
1.Column Free Front Access:
No vertical obstructions allow full-length item loading and unloading freely
Great for long, bulky, or oddly shaped items like pipes, lumber, or sheet metal.
2.Adjustable & Telescoping Arms:
Arms is adjustable for flexible height options.
Arm can be flat or with tilt angle to prevent item from moving to other end.
The cantilver arm can be telescoping to save space. If cantilever rack is empty without cargo, arm can slide into upright frame to allow extra space. It’s flexible for warehouse have limited space for cantilever racking.
3.Heavy-Duty Construction:
Coulum can be made from structural steel, roll-formed double column frame or as I-beams & H Channel steel
High weight capacity per arm can be up to 3000kg per arm
Galvanized or powder-coated finishes protect against corrosion.
4.Freestanding Design:
Base plates can be anchored to the floor, ensuring stability for cantilever rack system.
Diagonal bracing between uprights connect all the column together, helps resist lateral forces.
5.Single- or Double-Sided Configurations:
Single-sided: Fits against walls or aisles with one side arm.
Double-sided: Maximizes space efficiency in open areas with double side arms.
6.Modular Design
Systems can be easily expanded or reconfigured when storage needs change.
China & Vietnam Cantilever Racking Supplier
T Racking start to export Cantilever Racking to USA & Australia since 2003. With the help of our 3 factories in China & Vietnam, we ship more than 300 containers of cantilever racking annually.
Cantilever Pallet Racking By Features
Cantilever Rack Component
1. Column: Vertical supports that hold the entire loading.
2. Bracing: Provide lateral stability against side to side forces (e.g., forklift impact, seismic activity).
3. Arms: Horizontal tube supports that hold stored items.
Straight Arms: Standard design for general storage (lumber, furniture).
Tapered Arms: Sloped upward to prevent pipes from rolling off.
Reinforced Arms: Thicker steel for extreme weights (steel coils, stone slabs).
Mounting: Slide into upright slots and secure with locking pins or bolts.
4 End Drop Pins:Prevent cargo from falling down
5.Base: Connect with post and have holes to anchor complete sytem down to ground
6. Column Protector: Protect Cantilever Rack system from forklift damage
7. Wire Decking Shelf: wire deck shelf between arm for small item
8. Arm Support Bar：support structure between arms for heavy items.
9. Base Support Bar：support structure between bases for heavy items.
Applications of Cantilever Racking
Industry / Sector | Materials Stored |
Building & Construction | Lumber and timber (various lengths) |
| Pipes, tubing, and conduit | |
| Plywood, drywall, and sheets | |
| Molding and trim pieces | |
| Panels and siding | |
Manufacturing | Metal bars, rods, and steel profiles |
| Extrusions (aluminum, steel, plastic) | |
| Long manufacturing parts | |
| Sheet metal and flat bar stock | |
| Pre-fabricated parts and assemblies | |
Retail & Wholesale | Furniture display and storage |
| Carpet and flooring rolls | |
| Window blinds and treatments | |
| Door and window frames | |
| Garden products (fencing, timber, posts) | |
Automotive Sector | Auto body panels |
| Exhaust systems | |
| Bumpers and trim pieces | |
| Long automotive parts | |
| Windshields and glass panels | |
Other Applications | Textile industry (fabric rolls) |
| HVAC components (ductwork) | |
| Signage materials | |
| Packaging materials (long boxes) | |
| Outdoor equipment (ladders, poles) |
Key Benefit Of Cantilever Pallet Racking
Benefit | Why It Matters | Industry Example |
1. Unobstructed Access | No front columns = Full side loading of long/bulky items freely | Construction: Load 20-ft steel beams without moving around obstacles. |
2. Adjustable Flexibility | Arms adjustable vertically → Reconfigure heights in minutes for new inventory sizes. | Manufacturing: Switch from aluminum extrusions to steel bars using existing cantilever racks |
3. Heavy-Duty Capacity | Holds 1,000–10,000+ lbs per arm (structural steel arms). | Metal Wholesale Centers: Store 8-ton steel coils safely in limited Warehouse |
4. Space Efficiency | Vertical storage → Utilizes ceiling height (up to 30+ ft), freeing 40%+ floor space. | Warehouses: Stack Expensive kayaks vertically instead of on the floor |
5. Specialized Material Handling | Tapered arms (pipes), roll-out carriages (sheet metal), stoppers (rolls). | HVAC Suppliers: Keep copper tubing rolls from unraveling. |
6. Durability & Safety | Galvanized steel resists corrosion; anchored bases prevent tipping. | Coastal Facilities: Store lumber outdoors in humid and salty air. |
7. Scalability | Add arms/uprights as needs grow; compatible with most brands. | Retail Expansion: Add more display levels for new furniture. |
8. Cost-Effective | Lower cost/ft² vs. mezzanines; used/refurbished options available. | Startups: Buying second-hand racks for budget-friendly warehousing. |
Why Choose Us For Cantilever Racking
Our Key Advantage | What We Deliver | Your Benefit |
1. Engineering Expertise | • Certified structural engineers team | Zero risk of collapse • Custom designs for unique loads and special requirement. Audit-ready safety documentation |
| • Site-specific load calculations & CAD drawings | ||
| • Compliance with AS4084, OSHA, SEMA | ||
2. Competitive Cost | • Stock 10,000 ton of steel coils material | Get unbeatable product cost |
| • 3 factories in China & Vietnam with advanced equipment | Get low tariff for USA customers to reduce overal cost | |
| • Advanced automatic galvanize line | Enjoy unbeatable hot dipped galvanize cost | |
3. Turn Key Service | • Supply + Professional installation | Flawless execution • 30% faster project completion • No hidden costs |
| • Anchoring to seismic codes | ||
| • Free site assessment | ||
4. Heavy Duty Available | • 10,000–20,000 lb/arm capacity racks | Store ultra-dense loads (granite, steel) • 50-year lifespan • Corrosion resistance for harsh environments |
| • Structural steel & hot-dip galvanized options | ||
| • Meco/Interlake/Jarke-certified | ||
5.Material-Specific Kits | • Pre-configured systems for: | 50% faster implementation • Damage-free handling • Optimized for your inventory |
| – Pipe storage (tapered arms + stops) | ||
| – Lumber (outdoor roof kits) | ||
| – Sheet metal (roll-out carriages) | ||
6. Safety First | • Load capacity placards on every arm | Eliminate OSHA fines • Prevent $100K+ collapse losses • Protect workers |
| • Post-install inspection reports | ||
| • Annual maintenance packages | ||
7. Fast Action | • 15 days quick delivery | No shipping delays • Minimize downtime • Recoup costs on upgrades |
| • 24-hour emergency repairs | ||
| • Used racking buyback program | ||
8. Quality Warranty | • Life Time Warranty | Zero Risk of Quality Issue |
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