{"id":911,"date":"2025-03-19T10:21:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/?post_type=product&p=911"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:47:34","slug":"cantilever-racking-system","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.speedrackwest.com\/shop\/cantilever-rack\/p\/cantilever-racking-system","title":{"rendered":"Cantilever Racking System \u2013 Customizable Rack Builder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cantilever rack<\/strong> is perfect for storing long objects, such as lumber, pipes, and building materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Storeroom Cantilever Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you own a business that sells lumber, piping, carpeting or any other type of long, bulky item<\/strong>, then you\u2019ve probably already run into the issue of trying to store all those long, bulky items. It\u2019s tempting, but it is not a recommended storage practice to simply pile everything up on the floor! This is where a good cantilever racking system comes in. Be it\u00a0light duty<\/strong>\u00a0cantilever racks, medium duty<\/strong> or\u00a0heavy duty<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structural cantilever racks<\/strong>, made from heavier gauge steel through a hot-rolling process, are a more reliable and versatile solution. These racks can be configured as single-sided or double-sided systems to accommodate diverse storage needs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Structural<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When selecting structural cantilever racks<\/strong>, options commonly include medium-duty and heavy-duty configurations<\/strong>. The primary difference between the two lies in the thickness of the arms and their load capacity<\/strong>, allowing professionals to choose the most suitable type based on specific storage requirements. This clear distinction simplifies the decision-making process and ensures the system meets operational demands effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cantilever Racking System Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rack Configuration<\/strong><\/td>Arm Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>Max Number of Levels<\/strong><\/td>Total Load Capacity (lbs)<\/strong><\/td>Uprights Load Capacity  (lbs) <\/strong><\/td>Arm Lengths (inches)<\/strong><\/td>Upright Height (inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
48″ x 4″ Arms<\/strong><\/td>2,600<\/td>4<\/td>10,400<\/td>11,600<\/td>48<\/td>In Stock:<\/strong>

144″ (12ft.) 196″ (16ft.)

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216 ” (18 ft.)
250″ (20 ft.)
264″ (22 ft.) <\/td><\/tr>
48″ x 5″ Arms<\/strong><\/td>3,000<\/td>3<\/td>9,000<\/td>11,600<\/td>48<\/td><\/tr>
60″ x 4″ Arms<\/strong><\/td>2,000<\/td>5<\/td>10,000<\/td>11,600<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Components of Cantilever Racking Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warehouse cantilever racks are made up of a few different components: bases, uprights<\/a>, arms<\/a>, and cantilever bracing<\/a>. The bases serve as the cornerstone of the racking system and anchor it to the floor<\/strong>, acting as the main stabilizing component for the entire system.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Anchored Base<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, there are the upright columns<\/a>. These connect to the base and have holes in them<\/strong> for the cantilever arms to connect to the system. The cantilever arms, in turn, serve as the actual shelving units where you can place your long and bulky items. They compose each of the storage levels of the cantilever racking system.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Uprights and arms connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The braces<\/a> are another part of the heavy duty cantilever storage rack system that increases stability. They provide horizontal and diagonal support<\/strong>, ensuring that the items you place on the arms will have the support they need.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Braces connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light Duty, Medium Duty and Heavy Duty Storage Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to us if you need any custom cantilever racks. We are ready to help with any cantilever rack system order!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single Sided Cantilever Racks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Single sided<\/strong> cantilever racks are also available. Single-sided cantilever racks are commonly used in warehouses and storage facilities to store long and bulky items such as<\/span>\u00a0lumber, pipes, and furniture<\/strong>. This type of rack system is designed with arms that extend from a single upright, allowing for easy access to stored items from one side. The single sided design makes these racks ideal for placement against walls or in areas where space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Single Sided Cantilever<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Double Sided Cantilever<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cantilever Racks for Steel & Metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cantilever racks for steel can store flat sheets (foil or leaf)<\/strong>, coiled strips, as well as pipes<\/strong>. Since raw material pipes are long and have a large polar moment of inertia, movement, and rocking should be controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cantilever Racks for Steel & Metal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, turn your attention to the arms of cantilever metal racks. Both single-sided or double-sided racks <\/strong>have arms that can be as straight as inclined to the center to prevent goods from rolling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n