You may be surprised to learn
that when you employ cantilever rack in your facility,
you are taking advantage of a scientific principle
that has been studied for hundreds of years. The
physics behind cantilever rack is that a beam
can be supported on one end and not on the other,
creating an overhang effect. Even though it is
supported on only one end, cantilever racking
is very strong because of the way it distributes
the load along the beam.
Cantilever rack similarities can
be seen in many different inventions used by mankind.
Think for a moment about the items your cantilever
rack resembles such as diving boards, airplane
wings, and balconies. There are also many bridges
around the world that rely on the same physics
as cantilever racking. Many of these bridges are
considered great feats in engineering; as they
were built it was discovered that the load on
the bridge could be held up by just a few columns.
Gratefully, the same laws of physics
that make cantilever rack possible can be used
in your warehouse to hold long, heavy, bulky items
with ease. At Ace Industrial, we are an industry
leader in providing both new and used cantilever
rack to warehouses across the country. Please
call or e-mail us for more information.