CANTILEVER RACK

We provide five basic capacity series to fit your storage requirements –
from Series 1000 Medium Duty through the Series 5000 Extra Heavy Duty.

Available in upright heights from 6' to 20' with 2' through 10' brace widths 
(measured on center). Arms are completely adjustable on 3" centers to 
accommodate an infinite variety of items. Straight arms are available in 
nine different lengths with or without lips. Heavy Duty and Extra Heavy 
Duty arms are both available in seven lengths with or without lips. Inclined 
arms are available in seven lengths with or without lips. A wide range of 
base sizes allows custom designing of rack systems to your individual 
needs. Uprights are punched on both sides for versatility. They can be 
used single sided or double sided depending on the base used. Note that 
arms must never be placed on the back side of a single-based upright.

The CANTILEVER RACKS are modular within each basic capacity series so
that additional arms, uprights and cross braces may be ordered at any time
to add to your existing system. 

Single sided uprights can be converted to doubles when used with longer bases designed
to accommodate placement of arms on both  sides. Upright capacities can be computed
by multiplying the number of arms per upright by the individual arm capacities—NOT TO
EXCEED  TOTAL UPRIGHT CAPACITIES LISTED. Arm capacity is based on EVEN DISTRIBUTION
OF LOAD. All racks are designed for quick assembly and come with complete instructions
and hardware for installation.

Completely adjustable CANTILEVER RACKS eliminate storage problems. Heavy duty steel
construction permits storage of  tubes, bars, structurals and other long heavy items that
must be kept off the floor. Bases can be used for extra storage. Forklift easily loads off
and on arms and bases. Fast, convenient handling of heavy, long unwieldy  stock. Instant
accessibility to one piece or a full load. For longer materials,  simply add braces and
uprights to fit your requirements.

Specially designed CANTILEVER RACK systems may be required to meet your needs.
Our representatives will work  with you to develop the most feasible and economical
rack system for your special situation. Special labeling requirements can be met at an
additional cost. Ask us to quote prices and specifications for rack systems not covered
here.

Cantilever Rack is a freestanding storage unit with 
horizontal load carrying arms extending outward 
from a single vertical column. The absence of a vertical 
support on the outboard ends of the arms permits 
uninterrupted storage of long lengths of material.

Cantilever Rack is the ideal system for storing 
furniture, steel bars, pipe and tubing, lumber 
and other long, heavy items that must be kept 
off the floor...provides instant accessibility to one 
piece or a full load. Forklift easily loads off and on 
arms and bases. Being modular in nature, additional 
arms, uprights and braces may be added as storage 
requirements change.

Cantilever Rack is comprised of four components: 

Holes are provided in the base to 
anchor the upright to the floor. 
Uprights must never be attached 
to walls, columns or other structures. 
Anchors are not provided.

When determining the height of the upright, it is important to consider the ceiling
height, forklift reach,  sprinkler systems. Local building codes could also affect the
overall height.

The height of the upright in figure C1 is determined by adding the base height,
the number of loads to be stored, the arm thickness plus 6" clearance between
the  load and next arm. Contact our sales professional for various rack dimensions
such as base  height and arm thickness.

IMPORTANT:  The load placed on the base does not diminish the rated capacity
of the upright. Thus, the  heaviest loads should be placed on the base.

As previously discussed, each arm supports an equal amount of the load’s weight.
By determining the number of arms per  level and dividing it into the weight per
level, the required  arm capacity can be determined (see example at right).

To determine the required capacity of each upright, multiply the number of
arms per side by the load on each arm. In  figure D1, each arm holds 2,500 lbs.
Twelve arms per side  times 2,500 lbs. per arm equals 30,000 lbs., which when 
divided by three uprights, results in a required minimum capacity of 10,000 lbs.
per upright.