Cantilever Rack in Lancaster, NY

Arm length is chosen from bundle depth so material bears fully without excessive overhang. Each arm's capacity, the total upright load and the base width are reviewed together; an arm that holds one bundle shape is not automatically rated for another.

Upright spacing follows material stiffness. Pipe and tube can sag between widely spaced supports, while sheet products may need decking or closer arms so thin pieces stay flat. Short cut lengths left after picking deserve their own support check.

Single-sided rows suit wall positions in shallower Lancaster buildings; double-sided rows need working aisles on both faces. Outdoor storage for lumber or building products calls for a finish selected for exposure and a yard arrangement that keeps snow clearing away from loading faces.

Cantilever racking fits when loads are long, bulky or awkward to palletize. Palletized freight with many SKUs still belongs on selective rack; forcing long goods into pallet bays wastes positions and slows every retrieve.

List the long loads

Record the dimensions and weights of full bundles, partial bundles and remnants. Note which items arrive strapped, crated or loose, and which need a fork attachment.

Measure the building route

Walk the path from the receiving door to the proposed row with the longest load in mind. Include dock staging, column positions and any aisle shared with order picking.

Set arms and levels

Choose arm length, spacing and elevations from the documented loads. Review total upright capacity and base selection before fixing the number of storage levels.

Install around shipping

Agree a cleared work zone and sequence with our managed installation team. Experienced crews set, plumb and anchor the new rack to the floor while your docks keep working.

Why Lancaster distributors choose cantilever rack

Lancaster Lane Storage Planning

Where most freight is palletized, selective pallet rack keeps every position directly accessible. Reserve cantilever rows for the long goods, and keep the two zones separate so bundle handling never crosses the pick aisles.