Home » Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking
Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking
Specialists in Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking
At the Cantilever Racking Company, we specialise in designing and installing heavy-duty cantilever racking systems for businesses across the UK. Whether you are storing steel sheets, timber, copper pipes, or panel products, our racking is engineered to handle high-capacity loads safely and efficiently, both internally and externally.
Our heavy-duty systems are ideal for high-throughput, industrial settings such as steel stockholders, timber merchants, fabricators, and construction yards.
We offer:
- Fully bespoke system designs based on your materials and space
- Expert advice and CAD layouts from our in-house design engineers
- Nationwide delivery and professional installation carried out by our in-house SEIRS installers
- Optional aftercare, annual inspections, and maintenance


What Is Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking?
Cantilever racking is a storage solution that consists of upright columns and horizontal arms that extend outward, without vertical obstructions, allowing easy storage of long, heavy, or bespoke items.
Our heavy-duty cantilever racking is made from hot-rolled structural steel and reinforced to support large stock volumes and heavy loads, typically up to 2,500 kg per arm (or more depending on configuration).
Key Features & Benefits
Here is what makes our heavy-duty cantilever racking systems stand out:
- Engineered Strength & Durability.
- High Load Capacities.
- Bespoke Design Flexibility.
- Internal & External Use.
- Easy to Expand & Adapt.
- Compliant with UK Standards (SEMA & HSE).

Not Sure Which Grade of Cantilever Racking Best Suits You?
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.

Materials Stored on Heavy-Duty Racking
Our systems are designed for long, heavy, and non-palletised items, such as:
- Timber – Carcassing, Softwood and Hardwood
- Steel – Bars and Tubes
- PVC and Copper pipework
- Aluminium and plastic extrusions
- Sheet materials – Plywood, MDF, Plasterboard
- Panel Products
- Concrete Lintels
Our Process: Design to Installation
- Free Site Visit & Consultation
We visit your premises to assess your space, floor condition, and stock. - CAD Design & Quotation
We provide accurate layouts and a fixed-price quote for your custom system. - Manufacture & Delivery
All components are made to order and delivered directly to your site. - Professional Installation
Our trained team installs your system safely and efficiently, UK-wide. - Inspection & Aftercare Options
We offer ongoing safety inspections, signage, and servicing if required.

Why Choose Cantilever Racking Company?
- Employee’s that have an immense amount of Industry Expertise
- SEMA Compliant Systems, Installers & Inspectors
- Custom CAD Designs for Every Job
- Nationwide Supply & Installation
- Competitive Pricing with No Hidden Costs
- Fast Turnaround Times
- Dedicated Project Managers from Start to Finish

Need a Bespoke System?
At Cantilever Racking Company, we ensure every system is built to your specifications, delivering value and performance you can trust. Our full range is manufactured in accordance with the SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) Code of Practice for The Design of Static Cantilever Racking and/or FEM 10-2-09 and/or BS5950 Part 5 and/or BS EN1993-1-3 (Eurocode 3). Contact our expert team today to learn more about cantilever racking technical specifications or for a tailored quote and CAD layout suited to your exact storage needs.
FAQs
• Arm lengths: 600 mm, 1 000 mm, 1 220mm (up to 2 400mm bespoke)
• Arm load capacity: 500kg @ 600mm up to 3000 kg @ 2 400mm
• Column pitches in 75mm increments
• Finish options: powder coated for internal use or hot dip galvanised for external use