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Our Pallet Racking Manual
DC Space & Storage Solutions
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Cantilever Racking
Professional Cantilever Racking
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Are you looking for a storage solution that is easy to install, quickly adjustable and perfect for storing long heavy items?
Cantilever racking is designed specifically for materials that cannot be stored safely on standard pallet racking because of their length, weight or shape. It provides clear, unobstructed access, supports wide load spans and can be configured to suit changing operational demands.
If you need a system that improves handling of long stock and maximises usable space, cantilever racking is a proven solution used across many industrial environments. Speak to one of our specialists today to see how a correctly specified cantilever system could support your operation.
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Get in touch for Cantilever Racking
Looking to Make the Most of Your Space with Cantilever Racking?
Our specialists at DC Space & Storage Solutions design and install cantilever racking systems that maximise usable space and support safe handling of long or heavy materials. We assess material lengths, product weight, arm loading, upright specification, eave height, floor slab capacity, forklift type and site access to ensure the system performs reliably under real operating conditions.
With more than 30 years of experience delivering industrial storage solutions across the UK, we provide installations that improve capacity, streamline movement of long loads and meet recognised safety standards. We supply cantilever racking UK wide and can advise on outdoor installations, corrosion-resistant finishes and load signage requirements to keep your system compliant throughout its service life.
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Alongside cantilever systems, we supply adjustable pallet racking, push back racking and steel and mesh partitioning, giving you a full range of options for building an efficient and well-organised warehouse layout.
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What is Cantilever Pallet Racking?
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Cantilever racking is a heavy-duty storage system designed for long, bulky or awkward materials that cannot be stored on standard pallet racking because of their length, weight distribution or handling requirements. The system has no front uprights, giving clear, unobstructed access for forklifts and side loaders allowing products to be placed anywhere along the run without restriction.
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Cantilever racks can be configured as single- or double-sided systems and can be installed indoors or outdoors using galvanised or coated materials for corrosion resistance. Arm positions are adjustable, allowing the system to be set to the exact height required for each product type. Load capacity is determined by arm rating, upright size, base design and bracing configuration, so correct specification is essential for safe performance.
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Many warehouses rely on cantilever racks for timber, piping, metal sections, panel products and other long stock that require stable support along their length. The structure is engineered for controlled handling, consistent load distribution and secure storage across wide spans, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments where accuracy and safety are critical.
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Who Do We Recommend Cantilever Racking Systems For?
Cantilever racking systems suit facilities that store long or heavy materials that need wide, uninterrupted storage levels. This includes builders’ merchants, manufacturing plants, steel stockholders, joinery workshops, mechanical contractors, vehicle workshops, fabrication facilities and warehousing operations using side loaders or forklifts with long-load capability.
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The flexibility to adjust arm levels, extend runs, install double sided systems and increase storage height makes cantilever racking an effective long-term solution. It can hold timber, sheet materials, steel bar, aluminium, plastic pipe, structural sections, furniture, panel products and other oversized loads. Many sites also use heavy duty cantilever racking systems for boats, vehicles, PVC and iron pipe, bar stock, lumber, plumbing pipe, tubes, wire coils, veneer, plywood, drywall, sheet rock and a wide range of long raw materials that require stable and accessible storage.
What Makes Up a Cantilever Racking System?
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Cantilever racking systems are built from several key components:
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Cantilever Bases: The bases are the anchor of the cantilever rack system. They connect directly to the uprights at the base to stabilise the whole structure and ensure it remains structurally sound. Bases must be specified correctly to carry the overall load safely.
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Uprights: Vertical columns that connect to the bases and support the arms and bracing. Uprights can be used as single-sided or double-sided structures depending on storage requirements. Single-sided cantilever warehouse racks allow materials to be stored on the front side only. With double-sided uprights, material can be stored on both sides of the rack, doubling the storage capacity!
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Cantilever Rack Arms: Arms extend outward from the upright to create storage levels. Arm positions can be adjusted to suit different product sizes. Arms can be straight or inclined. Inclined arms help prevent items rolling.
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Cantilever Rack Braces: Bracing runs between uprights to maintain stability under load. Correct bracing is essential for safe performance across long runs.
Cantilever racking can also be decked to hold smaller or irregular materials. This converts a long-load system into a multi-purpose storage area with clear access.
Common applications include lumber storage racks, cantilever steel racks, pipe racks, panel storage and furniture storage.
Cantilever Racking Design, Installation and Safety
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As experienced cantilever racking suppliers and installers, DC ensures all systems meet UK standards and SEMA guidance. Correct specification is essential because cantilever racking carries point loads that differ from conventional pallet racking.
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Cantilever racking design aligned with load data and handling needs
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Cantilever racking installation completed by trained installers
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Cantilever racking safety checks during handover
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Cantilever racking inspections and ongoing maintenance
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Cantilever racking repairs carried out by qualified engineers
This ensures long-term safety, reliability and full compliance.
Cantilever racking can also be known by many alternative names, such as:
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Lumber storage racks
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Cantilever steel racks
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Cantilever storage racks
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Cantilever shelving
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Furniture cantilever rack
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Cantilever pipe racks
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Cantilever lumber racks
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Amongst many others
Why Choose DC Space & Storage Solutions for Your Cantilever Racking
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We specialise in safe, compliant and durable warehouse storage systems engineered to meet the demands of industrial environments. As Advanced SEMA Members, Altius Assured and Safe Contractor Approved, and with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications, our work follows recognised UK standards for structural safety and quality management.
You are supported by a dedicated specialist from the initial enquiry through to final sign-off, with responses provided within 24 hours. Our team carries out detailed technical assessments covering load data, arm capacities, base requirements, upright specification and site constraints. This ensures every cantilever racking system is designed, installed and maintained to perform safely under real operating conditions.
We provide clear, transparent pricing based on accurate calculations, and our engineers follow SEMA guidance throughout installation and maintenance. Many operators choose DC Space & Storage Solutions because we combine technical expertise with reliable on-site support, giving you a system built for long-term performance and safe handling of demanding loads.
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