Why choose cantilever racking?
Cantilever racking(also known as lumber racking) is an excellent cost-effective choice if you’re looking to store long, heavy or bulky items of irregular length such as wooden planks or metal tubing. It’s a really solid structure that can bear a lot of weight too, so it’s a great choice for a lot of different applications.
But first, what is a cantilever? Well, it has been used since the 17th century in various guises but fundamentally it is a structure with girders and beams that is only fixed on one side, meaning no scaffolding or support is required.
Cantilever racking can be single or double-sided, which is great for accessibility in a warehouse. If you choose single-sided to start with and then change your mind, it’s not a problem as it can easily be converted into double-sided, so it’s a very versatile and smart choice for warehouse racking that will continue to suit your needs no matter how your warehouse develops.
It is also a popular practical choice because it offers clear access for loading and unloading by forklift. The forklift can easily grip underneath items that are being stored on the cantilever racking, removing the chance of getting stuck, damaging the racking or damaging the goods being lifted. This makes life a lot easier in the warehouse and means that loading and unloading is an efficient, safe and quick process.
Many different industries choose cantilever racking for their warehouse or other commercial premises. It is a popular choice with vehicle salvage firms, builders’ merchants, window manufacturers, metal fabricators and the timber industry – anyone who wants to store large and bulky items finds that this is by far the best option to suit their needs.
Because it is so strong and durable, cantilever racking can be used indoors or outdoors. If outdoors, it can be supplied fully galvanised to make it totally weather-proof, which means that it’s an investment that will last a very long time indeed without staining, bending or breaking.
You’ll certainly need your cantilever racking to be fitted by a professional to ensure it is safe and robust and meets health and safety requirements. But don’t panic, or rush into a decision; there is plenty of help and advice out there when it comes to choosing the right type of racking for you.
At Racking & Shelving Ltd we have helped countless happy customers over the years, advising them on the right storage solutions for them and arranging design and installation. Give us a call todayto discuss your particular requirements and we’ll help you find the perfect storage solution for you.
