KEY COMPONENTS TO LOOK FOR WHEN PURCHASING CANTILEVER RACKING SYSTEMS
While industrial shelving and pallet racking systems can provide business owners with great space-saving storage abilities, they are not right for every type of product or material. When your warehouse or facility requires more unobstructed storage options, cantilever racking might be the optimal solution.
It’s important to remember, however, that cantilever racking is not one-size-fits-all. It’s essential to work with an experienced team of consultants, like DACO, that can assist you in designing the best system for your business.
If you want to make the most of your new cantilever system, it’s vital to understand what types of products you need to store.
WHAT IS A CANTILEVER RACKING SYSTEM?
Unlike most traditional shelving and pallet racks, cantilever racking systems eliminate the obstructions caused by horizontal beams.
Instead, they’re built using a series of single columns that’s outfitted with extended arms and sturdy bases to best support your awkwardly-sized products and materials. Some of the most common uses for cantilever racking include:
- Lumber
- Furniture
- Building Materials
- Tubing & Pipes
- Metal Beams
- Carpeting
- Doors
THING TO CONSIDER BEFORE PURCHASING A CANTILEVER RACKING SYSTEM?
Cantilever racking is not an ‘off-the-rack’ purchase. It requires business owners to evaluate how the storage system will be used and what will be most effective for their daily operations.
SYSTEM CAPACITY
Every system capacity requirements are different, based on what types of items you need to store, their length and weight.
COLUMN (UPRIGHT) SPACING
To make the most of your cantilever racking, careful consideration should be given to the layout of your system. This begins with the columns (uprights).
First you need to decide whether you want a single or double sided system. You will also need to figure out what capacity you are needing for each column / arm.
NUMBER OF ARMS & SPACING
Determining the correct number of arms and arm spacing to use in your cantilever racking system is essential to preventing load deflection, or the buckling or sagging of stored materials.
CHOOSE YOUR ARM LENGTH
When selecting the arm length of your cantilever racking system, you’ll need to measure the depth of your stored materials. Your storage load should never extend over the arms of your rack. Therefore, the arm length of your system should equal or exceed the maximum depth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NEEDED
Aside from these primary components, there are other considerations you need to make. For example, do you want straight of tilted arms? What type of weight capacity do you require? How would you like to anchor your system?
COUNT ON THE CANTILEVER RACKING PROS AT DACO
To get the best answer to all of your cantilever racking questions, it’s crucial to speak with an experienced technician like the team at DACO.
Give us a call today at 253-395-8500 or fill out our online form to speak with a friendly customer service representative who can assist you in making the best choice for your business.
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