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Cantilever racking is a highly efficient industrial storage solution designed for long, bulky, or other shaped materials such as timber, steel sections, pipes, panels, and sheet materials. Unlike traditional pallet racking, cantilever racking provides unobstructed horizontal storage, making it ideal for warehouses, workshops, yards, and manufacturing environments across the UK.
At Cantilever Racking Company, we supply robust, configurable cantilever racking systems engineered for strength, safety, and long-term performance, tailored to your exact storage requirements.
Cantilever racking is a specialist storage system made up of vertical columns and horizontal arms that extend outward to support loads without front uprights. This open-fronted design allows materials to be loaded and unloaded quickly using forklifts, side loaders, or manually where required.
Cantilever racking is commonly used to store the likes of: Timber and wooden boards; Steel bars, tubes, and profiles; Aluminium extrusions; PVC pipes and plastic profiles; Sheet materials and panels
Because there are no vertical obstructions at the front, cantilever racking is especially effective for storing products of varying lengths and weights.
Adjustable arms and columns allow you to store materials ranging from short timber boards to long steel beams, without being confined to uniform rack spacing.
With no front columns, operators enjoy clear, obstruction-free access, enabling faster loading and unloading by forklift, boosting productivity and reducing handling time.
Whether you are adding a few bays or revamping your entire layout, cantilever systems are fully modular. Rearranging or expanding is straightforward and cost-efficient, but please speak with the manufacturer for professional advice.
Clear visibility, no tight corners, and structured storage minimize the risk of accidents, protecting both staff and materials.
Choose from durable column-and-arm combinations, powder-coated for indoor use or hot-dipped galvanised for external storage, designed to withstand environmental stress.
Built with structural steel in line with SEMA, FEM, Eurocode, and BS standards, these racks offer high load capacity and long-term durability, delivering excellent ROI.
Cantilever racking is a long-term investment that improves workflow efficiency while reducing handling time and damage to stored materials.
Designed to be installed against a wall or boundary, single-sided cantilever racking provides storage access from one side only. This configuration is ideal where floor space is limited.
Double-sided cantilever racking allows materials to be stored on both sides of the column, maximising storage density and making it ideal for central warehouse aisles.
Engineered for high load capacities, heavy-duty cantilever racking is suitable for steel stockholders, timber merchants, and industrial environments where strength and durability are critical.
Designed to work with specialist handling equipment, narrow aisle cantilever racking increases storage capacity while reducing aisle widths.
Each racking design is engineered for strength, safety, and ease of use, ensuring your business runs smoothly.
While pallet racking is ideal for uniform palletised goods, cantilever racking is the superior solution for long loads.
| Feature | Cantilever Racking | Pallet Racking |
|---|---|---|
| Long materials | ✔ Excellent | ✖ Limited |
| Open access | ✔ Yes | ✖ No |
| Adjustable arms | ✔ Yes | Limited |
| Handling speed | Fast | Moderate |
| Irregular loads | ✔ Ideal | ✖ Poor |
From raw boards to planed lengths, timber can be loaded flat or on-edge, preventing warping and saving space.
Smooth round surfaces sit securely across cantilever arms which is ideal for easy access and load rotation.
Heavy steel, chrome bar, or rebar fit effortlessly across heavy-duty arms, keeping the warehouse and yard floor clear.
Long and heavy, lintels are safe from damage, clearly organised and trusted for construction supply.
These heavy but fragile panels lie flat and fully supported to avoid sagging, great for kitchen or furniture manufacturers.
MFC, MDF, plywood, and OSB boards all stack neatly on arms, making picking and inventory simple and efficient.
From single sheets to bundles, flat stacking on arms ensures stability and prevents edge damage.
We understand that selecting the right racking system can be a big decision, especially when balancing performance, cost, and long-term value. Whether you are running a growing workshop or managing large-scale warehousing operations, choosing between SpeedStock, Medium-Duty or Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking depends on your current needs and future plans.
Store and manage diverse stock including timber, plasterboard, metal profiles, and landscaping products for trade and public customers.
Ideal for storing sawn timber, sheet materials, treated timber, and other wood products with easy access and clear categorisation.
Store structural materials such as steel beams, pipes, and insulation panels in a safe, accessible way on-site or in depots.
Organise raw materials and finished products efficiently to streamline production and distribution processes.
Display and stock large-format items like furniture panels, carpets, and decking boards in a customer-friendly layout.
Safely house long-length metal products such as bars, pipes, tubes, and sheets while maximising floor space.
Organise and store bulky or lengthy stock like PVC piping, copper tubing, and ventilation ducting in a logical, space-saving format.
If you are looking for a reliable, high-quality cantilever racking solution, our team is ready to help.
