CANTILEVER RACKING SYSTEM

Cantilever racking is ideal for storing heavy, long-profile items such as lumber, pipes, steel bars, fabrics and other bulky materials. Its robust design provides the strength and capacity needed for heavy-duty applications, while the open layout offers easy access and organization for items with considerable length.

The main advantage of the Cantilever Rack system lies in its flexibility and unobstructed design, allowing for the safe and efficient storage of materials with variable lengths and shapes. This configuration maximizes horizontal space and facilitates quick loading and unloading with forklifts or cranes. Our Cantilever Racks are manufactured to handle heavy-duty loads, providing exceptional strength, durability, and compliance with all current safety standards.

CANTILEVER RACKING UNITS

Cantilever Rack Systems provide efficient storage for pipes, lumber, steel sheets, fabric rolls, tubing, and large bulky items. Ideal to store long materials that require unobstructed access and flexible configurations.

Space Plus USA’s Cantilever Racking has been designed for handling larger volume items such as lumber, pipes, and other bulky materials, while ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Each STARTER UNIT includes two columns and brace sets according to its height.

Each base requires four standard anchor bolts to secure it to the floor.

Arms can be vertically adjusted every 4 inches for customizable storage heights.

Each ADD-ON UNIT includes one column and brace sets according to its height.

Single-sided and double-sided configurations are available to optimize space depending on your warehouse layout.

Galvanized and powder-coated finishes are available to enhance durability and corrosion resistance, ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.

The arm length and load capacity can be engineered according to your specific requirements, ensuring safe storage for light-, medium-, or heavy-duty applications.

Optional accessories such as guide rails, removable stoppers, and decking solutions can be added to improve safety and load management.

CANTILEVER ARMS

Cantilever arms support long and bulky materials and come in 36″, 48″, and 60″ lengths. We stock the 48″ size, while 36″ and 60″ variants are made to order.
Capacities range from 1,960 to 3,300 lbs, with higher-duty designs available.

Our Cantilever Arms are manufactured using structural I-beams available in 4″, 4.75″, and 5.5″ profiles, ensuring superior strength for both light and heavy-duty applications.

Arm lengths are available in 36″, 48″, and 60″, allowing flexibility to accommodate materials of various lengths and dimensions.

Each arm features a welded connection plate and locking mechanism that ensures a secure attachment to the column while preventing accidental disengagement under
load.

Optional end stops or pipe retainers can be added to prevent materials from rolling or slipping off the arms.

Arms are finished with a durable powder coating or galvanized treatment for corrosion resistance and long-term performance in challenging environments.

Space Plus USA can custom-engineer arm capacities, profiles, and finishes to meet specific load requirements and storage conditions.

CANTILEVER COLUMNS

High-strength cantilever columns engineered for lumber, pipes, steel plates and bulky materials

Structural columns available in 12 ft and 16 ft heights, with 20 ft available upon request, built with a 5″ x 10″ H-profile for maximum rigidity.

High load capacity ranging from 11,440 to 11,704 lbs per side, suitable for heavy-duty cantilever applications.

Our columns are made with structural steel with a durable blue powder-coated finish for long-term performance.

Arms lock into the column at 4-inch intervals, making it easy to adapt each level to the size and shape of the stored materials

CANTILEVER BRACES

Heavy-duty brace sets in RAL 5005 finish, engineered to maintain alignment and rigidity in medium- and high-capacity cantilever systems

Structural bracing kits designed to connect columns and maintain system stability under heavy loads.

Available in 48″ and 60″ arm spacing, depending on required bay width.

Finished in RAL 5005 (blue) for high visibility and corrosion resistance.

CANTILEVER BASES

Cantilever Bases in 48″ and 60″ lengths using a 5″ × 10″ H-profile for maximum ground-level stability and load transfer

Heavy-duty cantilever bases available in standard 48″ lengths, with 60″ lengths manufactured upon request.

Both sizes use the same 5″ × 10″ structural H-profile as the column, ensuring full load continuity from the arm to the ground.

Engineered to provide a stable foundation for storing long and bulky items such as lumber, pipes, steel plates, metal profiles, and fabric rolls.

CANTILEVER SYSTEM OVERVIEW

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CANTILEVER HEIGHT, ARMS AND CAPACITY

A Simple Guide to select your Cantilever Rack

CALCULATING THE NUMBER OF ARMS AND SPACING

Using the appropriate number of cantilever arms helps protect your products from deflection caused by sagging. Additionally, it prevents damage to the cantilever system by avoiding unnecessary pressure on the arms. In order to determine the number of arms needed, we perform the following test.

1) Place two wooden blocks (each 5 inches wide), such that when you place the load on top, there is a 1/4 of the total load length overhanging on each side (measuring from the center of the wooden block to the edge of the load). Refer to the image below.

2) If you notice any sagging in the product, it will be necessary to add another wooden block, but instead of overhanging 1/4 of the total length of the product, it should only overhang 1/6.

3) If there is sagging in the product, you will need to add another wooden block. However, instead of overhanging 1/6 of the total product length, it should only overhang 1/8.

4) If the product still shows sagging after adding another wooden block, you should continue adding intermediate wooden blocks until no sagging is observed. Ensure the outer blocks overhang by 1/8 of the total product length and keep the distance between the internal blocks consistent.

CALCULATING YOUR ARM LENGTH

The arm’s length should be equal to or greater than the depth of your product. The cantilever arms should be loaded, according to the images shown below.

CALCULATING YOUR CANTILEVER HEIGHT

The cantilevers total height is determined by the following equation.

CALCULATING YOUR ARM CAPACITY

By keeping your load centered and ensuring the load stays within the arms length, the capacity is calculated by dividing load weight by the number of supporting arms.

CALCULATING YOUR CANTILEVER CAPACITY

To calculate the capacity of each cantilever column, use the following formula:

For example, a cantilever configuration of 12 arms, with a capacity of 3,260 lbs each, the total system capacity would be 39,040 lbs. If 3 columns were used the capacity of each column should be 13,040 lbs.