Cantilever Racking Systems

Cantilever racking is a specialised warehouse storage system designed for storing long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items that cannot be efficiently stored on traditional pallet racking. This system features horizontal arms extending from vertical columns, allowing for unobstructed access to goods without front-facing beams.

Cantilever racking consists of:

1️⃣ Vertical columns – The main structural support.
2️⃣ Base – Provides stability and weight distribution.
3️⃣ Arms – Adjustable, protruding supports where materials rest.
4️⃣ Bracing – Ensures structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.

Because of its flexible, modular design, cantilever racking is an efficient solution for optimising warehouse storage while improving accessibility, organisation, and safety.

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Cantilever racking is widely used in industries that handle long, heavy, or oversized materials, including:

• Timber yards – Storing wood planks, beams, and sheets.
• Steel & metal storage – Holding pipes, bars, rods, and profiles.
• Furniture & joinery – Organising sofas, panels, and cabinets.
• Construction materials – Storing plasterboard, concrete formwork, and scaffold planks.

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Light-Duty Cantilever Racking

Ideal for: Small-scale storage, retail stockrooms, and workshops.

Load Capacity: Suitable for lightweight materials like PVC pipes, lightweight timber, and conduit.

Key Features:

• Compact design for limited spaces.
• Easily adjustable arms for flexible storage.
• Often used in hand-loaded environments.

Medium-Duty Cantilever Racking

Ideal for: Warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution centres.

Load Capacity: Designed for mid-weight items like timber panels, steel tubing, and furniture components.

Key Features:

• Increased stability for moderate loads.
• Available in single- and double-sided configurations.
• Can be integrated with forklifts for easier handling.

Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking

Ideal for: Industrial and high-load applications.

Load Capacity: Supports thousands of kilograms per level—suitable for steel beams, pipes, and structural materials.

Key Features:

• Designed for high weight-bearing capacity.
• Built from heavy-duty steel for durability.
• Engineered to withstand industrial environments. 

Mobile Cantilever Racking

Ideal for: High-density storage and space-saving solutions.

Load Capacity: Similar to standard cantilever systems but mounted on mobile bases.

Key Features:

• Maximises floor space by reducing aisle width.
• Mounted on motorised rails to allow movement of racks.
• Used in industries where space efficiency is critical.

Double-Sided vs. Single-Sided Cantilever Racking

✅ Single-Sided Cantilever Racking:

• Installed against walls or in tight spaces.
• Suitable for warehouses with limited aisle space.

✅ Double-Sided Cantilever Racking:

• Twice the storage capacity by allowing loading from both sides.
• Ideal for large warehouses with open space.

Unlike pallet racking, which uses vertical frames and horizontal beams to store items on pallets, cantilever racking features horizontal arms extending from upright columns. This design provides unobstructed access, making it ideal for long and irregularly shaped goods.

Yes. Our cantilever racking solutions are available in galvanised finishes for outdoor use, protecting against corrosion and weather damage.

Load capacity varies based on design specifications, arm length, and material. Heavy-duty cantilever racking can support thousands of kilograms per level. Our team can help determine the right configuration for your specific needs.

Cantilever racking must be designed and installed according to AS 4084:2023 standards. Regular inspections, proper load distribution, and securing loads against accidental dislodgement are key to maintaining safety. (Source: AS 4084:2023 Pallet Racking Standards)