What is a cantilever racking? Advantages and types

Cantilever racking systems are an essential solution in the logistics sector for storing long and heavy materials.

Derived from the English term “cantilever”, this type of structure is an extremely robust metal system used to store items that cannot be accommodated on traditional pallets.

Armes designs, manufactures, and installs high-quality cantilever racking systems. In this article, we will explore the advantages of these solutions, their characteristics in terms of load capacity and dimensions, as well as the different types available, with a specific focus on CANTI4 racking systems.

What are the advantages of cantilever racking?

Cantilever racking systems offer numerous advantages, including customization, modularity, versatility, and maximum strength. These features make them an excellent choice for a wide range of industrial applications.

1. Customization

Racking modules can be adapted in terms of size, height, and load capacity. This flexibility allows companies to optimize available storage space, avoiding the need to expand existing facilities.

2. Modularity

The modular structure of cantilever racking enables vertical storage of load units, making full use of available space while facilitating warehouse organization and management.

3. Versatility

Cantilever racking systems are extremely versatile and suitable for various industrial sectors. They can be used to store a wide range of materials, such as bars, pipes, timber, profiles, and beams. This versatility makes them an ideal solution for companies that need to store long and heavy materials.

4. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

Cantilever racking systems can be installed both indoors and outdoors (a particularly useful feature in the construction industry, where materials often need to be stored in open-air environments). Cantilever structures can also be equipped with roofing systems to protect materials from adverse weather conditions, ensuring their integrity over time.

5. Resistance

The robustness and strength of cantilever racking systems are unmatched. These structures can support very heavy loads, up to several tons, ensuring the safety and stability of stored materials. Their durability makes cantilever racks ideal for storing heavy and bulky items that require solid and reliable support.

Types of catilever racking: single-sided vs double-sided

There are two main types of cantilever racking systems: single-sided and double-sided. The choice between these options depends on storage requirements and warehouse layout.

1. Single-sided cantilever racking

Single-sided cantilever racking is designed to be installed along warehouse walls, maximizing the available storage space.

This configuration is ideal when the goal is to utilize wall areas for efficient storage. The single-sided structure provides direct access to materials from one side only, facilitating loading and unloading operations.

2. Double-sided cantilever racking

Double-sided cantilever racking, on the other hand, allows materials to be stored on both sides of the structure.

This configuration makes it possible to create island-style storage layouts in the center of the warehouse, providing access to materials from either side. Double-sided cantilever racking is particularly useful in warehouses with large central areas, where the available floor space can be utilized to its fullest potential.

Armes cantilever racking system: CANTI4

Armes cantilever racking systems represent an advanced solution for storing long, heavy, and bulky loads. These structures are characterized by a cantilever design that provides outstanding flexibility and strength.

The CANTI4 racking system has 4 main features:

1. the possibility of adjusting the arms in the height thanks to the special slots in the upright
2. assembly is easy and quick
3. the height adjustments of the load levels is simple
4. the range of sizes and load capacities is wide

The versatility of the racking system allows the structure to be adapted to specific storage requirements, optimizing the available space. In addition, CANTI4 cantilever racks can be configured in both single-sided and double-sided versions, offering further customization options.

When installed outdoors, CANTI4 racking systems can be equipped with canopies to protect materials from weather conditions, ensuring durability and integrity.

A wide range of columns and arms makes it possible to provide the right solution for different load capacity and size requirements. In addition to being serviced by side loaders or conventional forklifts, the CANTI4 structure can also be operated by the most modern automated systems.

Weight and dimensions of CANTI4 racking systems

The CANTI4 structure can be adapted to the specific needs of the warehouse, which is why all structural dimensions are variable.

CANTI4 racking systems are available in different sizes to meet various storage requirements. The cantilever columns reach up to 7 meters in height as a standard size, but the company can design a custom structure for the customer with heights exceeding 10 meters.

The length of the arms, and therefore also of the base of the structure, can reach 2,100 mm in the case of a single-sided structure, and 4,720 mm for a double-sided structure.

As for weight, CANTI4 racking systems are designed to support significant loads. The maximum total load capacity exceeds 24 tons.

Conclusion

Thanks to their strength, versatility, and customization possibilities, cantilever racking systems offer numerous advantages for a wide range of industrial applications. Whether storing timber beams, pipes, profiles, or other bulky materials, cantilever racks ensure efficient and safe organization.

At Armes, we develop customized, high-quality solutions to meet the specific needs of every customer. To receive personalized advice on how to optimize your storage space and improve warehouse efficiency, don’t hesitate to contact us.