Cantilever
Rack: An Economical Choice
Maintaining a warehouse is expensive,
so warehouse managers must do everything they
can to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently.
One of the first considerations of warehouse space
is the best way to store the products inside,
including what type of pallet rack to buy. Every
item in the warehouse should be easy to arrange,
locate, and obtain. Boxes are relatively simple
to store since they are stable on a variety of
surfaces. However, if you’re dealing with
long, cumbersome items, cantilever rack is usually
the best choice.
Does your warehouse stock sheets of metal or planks
of wood? How about plumbing pipes or mattresses?
Many companies have successfully opted for cantilever
rack to store their oddly shaped merchandise.
Some cantilever racks are constructed especially
for a certain type of merchandise, for example,
furniture
cantilever racks.
The “Christmas tree” theory behind
cantilever rack is what makes it so appealing.
There are three main parts to the cantilever rack
concept:
-
Uprights: vertical columns in the back that
are bolted to a base
-
Arms: strong “limbs” extending out
from the uprights
-
Braces: the hardware holding the arms, uprights,
and base together
Using these three components, the cantilever
rack is able to hold a heavy load without
any front column at all. The front of cantilever
rack is left completely open, resulting in these
cantilever rack advantages:
-
Easy, fast loading and unloading
-
Every storage slot is immediately visible and
accessible
-
Any type of load can be stored, from rolls of
carpet to boxes
-
Stores more items in a smaller space
-
Gives you more handling clearance
-
It’s open to accommodate sprinkler systems
-
Reduces employee injury and product damage
-
You’re able to add arms and uprights as
needed
Cantilever rack is one of Ace Industrial’s
specialties. Call us at (800) 300-6034 and our
material handling experts will advise you on which
pallet rack option is best for your warehouse.
|
