Cantilever Racks for Efficient Long-Load Storage

Cantilever racks help you store long, bulky items such as lumber, pipes, metal, and more all without front posts getting in the way. Open-front bays speed forklift access, while adjustable arms fit changing inventory and protect product edges. Whether you run a yard, fab shop, or distribution center, our team designs cantilever racking systems that maximize vertical space, streamline picks, and improve safety. Get models and details to spec your layout: download Revit files, explore options, and request a consultation to tailor capacity, arm lengths, and accessories to your workflow.

Industrial storage area with automatic overhead cranes and cantilever racking for material handling

Cantilever Racking System: Open-Front Storage for Long, Bulky Loads

Cantilever racking systems remove front uprights, so forklifts can approach directly and handle lumber, pipes, steel, and other oversized stock without obstruction. Adjustable arms let you set levels that fit current material lengths and profiles.

Use a cantilever racking system to separate product types by bay, keep aisles uncluttered, and improve handling for long-term storage. Single- and double-sided configurations scale capacity and maintain clear access for safer operations.

Benefits include:

Clear front design for easy loading
Adjustable arms to match inventory needs
Single- or double-sided layouts available
Ideal for lumber, steel, and pipe storage
Direct forklift access improves throughput

Cantilever Racks That Maximize Vertical Space

Cantilever racks support light- to heavy-duty loads while making better use of vertical height. Uprights carry the load, wide spans reduce the number of aisles, and open sides keep staging areas organized for faster picks.

By consolidating long materials into dedicated bays, these cantilever rack systems improve safety, visibility, and accessibility. Teams move less, pick faster, and maintain consistent lanes for large or irregular items.

Benefits include:

Wider spans mean fewer aisles
High stacking supported by vertical uprights
Organized bays help separate product types
Open sides for clear approach paths
Added safety and accessibility for long-term storage

Cantilever racking systems ideal for efficiently storing long or oversized loads in industrial settings

Mobile cantilever racks in a warehouse to allow for flexible and compact storage of large items

Mobile Cantilever Rack Options for High-Density Aisle Reduction

When floor space is tight, mobile cantilever rack carriages compact aisles and increase capacity without adding square footage. Long items remain accessible while inactive aisles stay closed to free up space.

Mobile cantilever racks pair open-front access with high-density movement, helping facilities store long stock in fewer aisles while retaining safe, direct forklift approach for loading and retrieval.

High-density mobile carriages to compact aisles
Keeps long materials accessible when needed
Improves capacity without new construction
Maintains direct forklift access to bays
Suited for lumber yards and fabrication shops

Modular Cantilever Rack Systems That Grow With You

Whether expanding a yard or retrofitting a shop, modular cantilever racks adapt as inventories change. Arms and columns adjust to new lengths and weights so you can reconfigure without starting over.

Add tie bars, end stops, or decking to stabilize loads and improve safety for unique profiles. Choose single- or double-sided layouts to balance density, selectivity, and traffic flow over time.

Benefits include:

Adjustable heights and arm lengths
Add-on uprights for future expansion
Single- or double-sided configurations
Scales from light- to heavy-duty applications
Integrates with tie bars, stops, or decking

Cantilever racks in an industrial facility for storing long and heavy loads safely and efficiently — Straightforward storage for long boards & panels.

Outfit lumberyards and millwork shops with cantilever racks that keep plywood, framing lumber, trim, and panels organized and off the floor. Adjustable arms reduce damage, simplify picks, and help teams sort by species, grade, or size.

The open-front design improves visibility and speeds restocking while protecting materials from dents and warping. Configure single- or double-sided rows to match forklift aisles and throughput.

Prevent warping by storing wood off the ground
Sort by wood type, grade, or length
Faster, lower-strain retrieval and restocking

Cantilever racks holding pipes and long materials in a water supply warehouse — Store pipes, tubing & conduit with confidence.

Cantilever pipe racks stabilize long cylindrical inventory—PVC, copper, steel, and conduit—while keeping front access clear for faster picks and safer handling.

Add end stops, tie-downs, or containment to prevent rolling and protect stock during putaway, travel, and retrieval.

Open face speeds loading and picking
Containment options reduce shifting or falls
Ideal for mixed pipe diameters and lengths

Industrial-grade cantilever storage racks organizing heavy-duty sheet and bar stock — Organize sheet metal & bar stock by size or type.

For plate, extrusion, and round stock, cantilever racking provides wide, unobstructed bays that protect edges and surfaces while maximizing vertical space.

Pair with forklifts or side-loaders to stage heavy material near saws, brakes, and lasers for higher throughput.

Great for sheet goods, tube, and bar
Horizontal storage reduces dents and damage
Supports heavy industrial inventories

Mobile cantilever racks compacting aisles for bulky retail inventory — Efficient, safe storage for bulky inventory.

Improve visibility and access for oversized retail stock—rugs, blinds, poles, and display cartons—so replenishment and staging move faster with fewer touches.

Label arms and bays for accurate counts and rapid cycle checks while reclaiming vertical cubic space.

Arm labeling accelerates restocking
Eliminates wasted vertical space
Compatible with varied retail SKUs

Frequently Asked Questions

Cantilever Racks (CRs)—also called Long-Load Racks—are open-front storage systems used for pipes, lumber, steel bars, panels, and other long or bulky materials that can’t fit on standard pallet racks.

Unlike pallet racks with front beams, Cantilever Rack systems use arms projecting from vertical towers, leaving the front open for unobstructed loading with forklifts or cranes.

Cantilever Rack arms can be 24"–72" long and hold 1,000–5,000 lbs per arm, while overall rack heights range 10–30 feet, depending on load type.

Yes, single-sided racks are placed against walls, and double-sided racks serve aisles accessible from both sides.

Yes, galvanized or painted structural steel Cantilever Racks are commonly installed in outdoor yards for weather-resistant storage.

Cantilever Racks are static structural systems that require no power.

Typical lead time is 10 – 16 weeks, depending on size, coating, and engineering.

Honest Results

“Thanks for getting our Compact Pallet Rack system completed on time with little disruptions to our operation. Jim did a great job of listening to understand our needs and was able to design a system that works well for us. Kerry and the installation group were great. They were well organized and left the area very clean every day and at the end of the project.”

“I wanted to say thank you for all the guys that installed the remaining two active racks this week. They did an outstanding job and we couldn’t have asked for a better group of guys to install. Thanks again to Chester, Bruce, Jay, Donald, and Christopher"

“Just wanted to reach out and tell you how pleased I am with the renovation. I have been at SMU for quite a long time and for a while I thought that I was destined for inefficient, terrible storage spaces. The transformation that took place was absolutely mind blowing."

Southwest Solutions Near You

With 7 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, plus teams covering every major metro area nationwide, Southwest Solutions Group delivers expert cantilever rack sales, design, installation, and maintenace support wherever you need it.

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Texas

Offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston & San Antonio w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Edmond w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Lenexa w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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Office in Englewood w/ sales, design, and installation coverage statewide

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