Cantilever racks make quick work of storing long and bulky items like lumber, plumbing pipes, bar stock or other long raw materials. These racks utilize a center column with arms providing the actual shelf levels for storing items which can allow for uneven overhang. Traditional pallet racks are limited to the length of the beams used in each section.
Loads may be placed anywhere along the entire length of a row on a cantilever rack.
The lack of a front column saves horizontal space normally lost to rack structure. Handling clearance is also more abundant. More selective: Any load or storage slot is immediately accessible.
Both reduced handling times and increased space utilization make cantilever racks more cost-efficient. Additionally, cantilever racks become more economical as load length increases, while standard pallet racks increase in costs.
