Cantilever Rack Systems

Industrial material storage requires racking designed to handle unbalanced loads and unyielding geometries. Through a direct product partnership with Cogan, Storage Systems USA configures heavy-duty cantilever rack systems tailored to specific load capacities, stock dimensions, and facility footprints.

While heavy structural cantilever metal shelving accommodates industrial inventory, Storage Systems USA also supplies specialized cantilever library shelving for media and archival collections. Every project includes end-to-end support, from initial layout planning and structural evaluation to certified installation and ongoing maintenance.

Store Long, Bulky Materials with Custom Cantilever Rack Systems

Traditional pallet racks can make long materials difficult to load because front columns obstruct access. Cogan cantilever rack systems use projecting arms and open fronts so lift operators can place or retrieve materials without working around front uprights.

This layout suits aerospace, lumber, pipe, tubing, steel stock, furniture, building materials and other products that do not fit neatly on standard pallet shelving. Cogan manufactures single- and double-sided configurations, and arm positions can be adjusted as inventory changes.

A cantilever shelving system designed for industrial loads also helps consolidate awkward inventory into defined storage positions. This can reduce floor-level storage and improve access to material. While industrial cantilever metal shelving handles heavy structural loads, Storage Systems USA also supplies specialized cantilever library shelving for books, media, and archival collections.

Key Operational Benefits of Structural Cantilever Racks

Eliminating front vertical columns removes the primary physical barrier when staging non-standard materials. The open-front design resolves several core material-handling bottlenecks:

• Unobstructed material access. Forklift operators can approach rack arms directly without navigating around front upright obstacles.
• Adjustable arm elevations. Factory-punched uprights enable rapid vertical arm adjustments as inventory profiles shift.
• Versatile footprint configurations. Systems can be anchored flush against perimeter walls in single-sided layouts or configured as double-sided center aisles.
• Environment-specific protective coatings. Standard configurations utilize interior powder coatings, while outdoor installations receive liquid polyurethane paint over columns and bases to prevent corrosion.
• Integrated retention accessories. Optional fixed or removable stopper pins prevent cylindrical or loose materials from rolling off arm edges.

Structural Upright and Arm Engineering Specifications

Structural racking performance depends on matching I-beam geometry directly to maximum anticipated deflection and weight. Cogan structural cantilever systems utilize two core I-beam upright configurations to accommodate light-to-heavy load profiles:

• Light/medium-duty (LD) uprights. Built with 4” structural I-beams featuring 3” vertical arm adjustment increments.
• Heavy-Duty (HD) uprights. Engineered with 5” structural I-beams featuring 4” vertical arm adjustment increments.

System engineers specify upright series and brace spacing based on required arm quantities, center-to-center distances, and concentrated arm loading limits. Arms are manufactured in straight or inclined profiles ranging from 12 to 96”. For continuous solid decking or specialized unit loads, arms can be fitted with steel shelf overlays, pipe sockets, or retention stoppers.

Cantilever Rack Specifications

Design engineers and procurement teams should define the stored material and loading conditions before selecting a rack configuration. Useful project criteria include:

• Load. Maximum weight per arm and total rack loading.
• Material dimensions. Length, depth, diameter, and shape of stored items.
• Rack configuration. Single-sided or double-sided.
• Arm style. Straight or inclined.
• Environment. Indoor or outdoor installation.
• Handling method. Forklift type, aisle width, and loading approach.
• Protection requirements. Post, aisle-end, or other impact protection.

Cogan’s cantilever specifications call for structural design under the supervision of an engineer experienced in cantilever rack design.

Why Choose Storage Systems USA?

Storage Systems USA has supplied storage solutions since 1988 and serves industrial, warehousing, government, library, healthcare, and other markets. Its customer support extends from initial space planning through installation and follow-up service.

We maintain a 12,500-sq.-ft. showroom and design resource center and an 87,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Services can include project management, design consultation, structural evaluation, installation, relocation, and preventative maintenance. Customers can also explore custom mezzanine systems when vertical space should become part of a broader storage plan.

Contact Storage Systems USA to Optimize Facility Capacity with Engineering-Backed Storage

Selecting the right storage system requires balancing load weights, handling equipment clearances, and facility floor space. Storage Systems USA partners with your team from initial site evaluation and structural layout through turn-key installation and preventative maintenance.

Whether your application demands heavy structural industrial racking or high-density cantilever library shelving, our technical specialists ensure long-term operational safety and efficiency. Contact us today to get started.