New Cantilever Inventory Is Coming: How to Choose the Right System for Your Warehouse

New cantilever racking inventory is arriving at Pallet Rack Surplus this month, making this a great time to take a closer look at how your long, bulky, or irregular materials are being stored.

Cantilever racking is an excellent storage solution for products that don't fit neatly onto traditional pallet rack. But choosing the right cantilever system involves more than simply selecting uprights and adding arms. The size and weight of your material, available warehouse space, loading equipment, and future storage needs can all affect which configuration is right for your operation.

Before investing in cantilever racking, here are some important factors to consider.

1. What Are You Storing?

The first step is understanding exactly what will be stored on the rack.

Cantilever systems are commonly used for lumber, pipe, tubing, steel, conduit, sheet goods, building materials, furniture, carpet rolls, and other long or oversized products.

Consider not only the type of material, but also its length, depth, weight, and how it will be bundled or stacked. These factors will help determine the size and configuration of the system you need.

2. How Much Weight Does the Rack Need to Support?

Capacity is one of the most important considerations when selecting cantilever racking.

The weight of the material being stored affects the required capacity of the arms, uprights, bases, and overall system. It's important to consider both the weight of individual bundles and the total amount of material that will be stored on each level.

Choosing rack based on appearance or dimensions alone can be a costly mistake. Always make sure the system is properly rated for the loads you intend to store.

3. How Long Should the Cantilever Arms Be?

Arm length should be selected based on the depth of the material being stored.

You want enough support for the product while maintaining a configuration that allows employees and material-handling equipment to load and unload the rack efficiently.

Different products may require different arm lengths, which is one reason it's helpful to discuss your application with an experienced rack supplier before purchasing a system.

4. How Many Storage Levels Do You Need?

One of the biggest advantages of cantilever racking is its ability to take advantage of vertical warehouse space.

Instead of storing long materials on the floor, multiple arm levels can allow you to organize inventory vertically. This can free up valuable floor space, improve product accessibility, and help create a more organized warehouse.

When planning your system, consider your current inventory as well as what you may need to store in the future. Building in some flexibility today could make it much easier to accommodate growth later.

5. Single-Sided or Double-Sided Cantilever?

Cantilever rack can be configured as either single-sided or double-sided, depending on your warehouse layout.

Single-sided systems are typically positioned along a wall or perimeter where material is accessed from one side.

Double-sided systems can provide storage on both sides of the upright and are often positioned in open warehouse areas where forklifts can access the system from either direction.

The right choice depends on your available space, aisle configuration, material flow, and how your employees need to access inventory.

6. How Will the Rack Be Loaded?

Don't forget about the equipment that will be used to load and unload your cantilever system.

Forklift access, aisle width, turning radius, ceiling height, and other physical limitations within your facility should all be considered when planning the layout.

A rack system may provide plenty of storage capacity, but it also needs to work efficiently with the day-to-day movement of material throughout your warehouse.

7. New or Quality Used Cantilever Racking?

New equipment isn't always the only option.

Quality used cantilever racking can offer significant value, particularly for companies trying to increase storage capacity while keeping equipment costs under control.

The key is knowing what you're buying. Used rack should be evaluated for condition, compatibility, capacity, and whether the components are appropriate for the intended application.

At Pallet Rack Surplus, we specialize in helping customers find practical warehouse storage solutions while getting the most value from their investment.

New Cantilever Inventory Arriving This Month

If you've been considering adding cantilever racking, expanding an existing system, or replacing a storage setup that isn't working efficiently, now is a great time to talk with PRS.

We have new cantilever inventory arriving this month, and our team can help you determine whether the available equipment is a good fit for your material and warehouse.

Whether you need a few components or a larger system, we'll work with you to find a solution that makes sense for your space, storage requirements, and budget.

Need Help Choosing the Right Cantilever Rack?

Not sure what size or configuration you need? Give us a few details about your material and warehouse, and we'll help you get started.

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