Cantilever Rack
Cantilever Rack Systems
Unobstructed storage for long, bulky, and odd-shaped materials. No front columns means easy loading with forklifts or by hand.
Full Access
No front columns block loading
2,000 lbs/Arm
Rated for lumber, pipe, and steel
Up to 12' Arms
Sized for your longest material
Cantilever racking is an open-face storage system designed for long, bulky, or irregularly shaped materials such as lumber, pipe, steel bar stock, and furniture. Its arm-and-column design eliminates front uprights, providing unobstructed access for forklifts and overhead cranes.
The Right Application
Built for What Standard Pallet Rack Can't Handle
Long-Format and Oversized Materials
Lumber, steel bar, pipe, tube, conduit, and sheet goods can't be stored in standard pallet rack bays without overhang, blocking access, or creating structural risk. Cantilever arms support these materials along their length without the bay constraints.
Irregular Shapes and Non-Palletized Product
Product that can't be unitized on a pallet (bundles, coils, long singles), needs a storage system that accommodates its actual geometry. Cantilever rack arm spacing configures for any product profile.
Agricultural and Industrial Inputs
Irrigation equipment, hardware, structural components, and bulk materials that don't fit standard warehouse profiles are exactly what cantilever rack is . Heavy-duty capacity with open access from any side.
Technical Specifications
Key Specs & Configuration
| Arm Length | 12"–72" standard; custom lengths available |
| Arm Capacity | 500–20,000+ lbs depending on structural design and arm length |
| Column Heights | 6'–25'+ |
| Configuration | Single-sided (wall mount or space-constrained) or double-sided freestanding |
| Construction | Structural steel for heavy industrial; roll-formed for light/medium duty |
| Best For | Lumber, pipe, bar stock, sheet goods, furniture, oversized and non-palletized product |
| Arm Adjustment | Arms relocate vertically on column, no structural modification required |
| Code Notes | Standard building permits required; height and load capacity determine structural engineering level |
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How It Works
The Right Configuration for Your Product
Cantilever rack consists of a vertical column and horizontal arms extending to one or both sides. The arm length, spacing, and capacity are specified for your product dimensions and weight. Systems can be single-sided (wall-mounted or space-constrained) or double-sided (accessible from both sides) and can handle everything from lightweight lumber to heavy structural steel.
We design cantilever systems around your actual inventory dimensions and weights, not catalog assumptions. Arm lengths, spacing, and capacities are specified to your products. We engineer base plates and anchoring for your floor conditions and handle permitting from the start.
What You Get
Built In, Not Bolted On
Open Access Face
No front columns means forklifts, cranes, or manual handling can approach from , essential for long-format material handling.
Adjustable Arm Spacing
Arms relocate vertically to accommodate different material lengths and bundle sizes. Change your product line, adjust , no structural modification required.
Engineered and Permitted
Heavy-duty cantilever systems require structural engineering specific to the loads involved. We provide stamped drawings, permit coordination, and seismic compliance built in.
Best Suited For
Common Applications and Industries
Agriculture
Irrigation equipment, pipe, bulk materials, and oversized inputs that don't fit standard pallet bays.
Warehouse Distribution
Lumber, building materials, and long-format product stored alongside palletized inventory.
Commercial Real Estate
Spec industrial buildouts serving tenants in construction, building supply, or industrial distribution.
Manufacturing
Bar stock, sheet metal, tubing, dies, and raw materials that don't fit on standard pallet rack.
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Common Questions
What weight ranges can cantilever rack handle?
Arm capacity ranges from a few hundred pounds for light-duty roll-formed systems up to 20,000+ lbs per arm for heavy structural steel configurations. The right design depends on your heaviest individual product. We engineer for your actual loads, not a generic spec.
Can cantilever rack be used outdoors?
Yes, with appropriate material and coating specifications. Outdoor cantilever systems require hot-dip galvanizing or industrial-grade powder coating for corrosion resistance, and anchoring designs that account for wind loads. We design outdoor systems to the same engineering standards as indoor installations.
What permits are required for cantilever rack?
Standard building permits apply, with the engineering level driven by your height and load capacity. Very tall or heavy-duty systems require stamped structural calculations. We coordinate all permitting as part of the installation and provide complete documentation.
Storing Long Materials, Sheet Goods, or Oversized Inventory?
Let us design a cantilever system sized to : arm lengths, spacing, and capacity specified for what you're actually storing. Free site visit, no obligation.
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