Conventional Cantilever Racking
Conventional cantilever racking is the most common and efficient storage solution for long length, heavy products.
What is Conventional Cantilever Racking
This is the most commonly utilised system that stakapal offer and is designed for the storage and selection of a multitude of long products. The full range is manufactured in the UK at our purpose-built factory in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Racking can be supplied as single or double sided runs supported by aisle feeding racks either side or stand alone runs to suit individual customer requirements.
Stakapal’s Cantilever Racks are designed to the SEMA Code of Practice for the design of Static Cantilever Racking and/or FEM 10-2-09 and/or BS5950 Part 5 and/or BS EN 1993 -1-3 (Eurocode 3).
Looking To Expand Your Racking?
If you are looking to expand your racking system, Conventional Cantilever Racking offers a flexible solution, whether you are extending an existing setup or starting from scratch. Consult with Stakapal – an approved and reputable supplier of Cantilever Racking.
What are the features & benefits of Conventional Cantilever Racking?
- 100% accessibility to individual packs
- Highly versatile adjustable arms means that the system can be designed to suit any pack size to maximise space utilisation
- Adaptable for use with conventional forklift trucks, side loading type trucks or multi-directional reach trucks
- Easily installed or re-positioned
Racking Variations We Offer
- Single-sided or Double-sided variations
- Top quality durable powder coated finish for internal applications
- Hot dipped Galvanised finish for external applications
- Canopy for External Storage
- Heavy Duty Arms in standard or bespoke lengths
Stakapal are full members of SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association), with our installation and inspection teams fully SARI (SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), and SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) registered.
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Single Sided Cantilever Racking
Compared to double sided cantilever racking, single sided cantilever racking is a type of industrial storage system designed as solution for storing long and bulky items such as pipes, timber, panel products, steel bars, extrusions, and more.
Double Sided Cantilever Racking
Double Sided Cantilever Racking designed and installed by Stakapal can be customised to the specific needs of your business, with the durability that allows maximum storage for multiple products.
Fabrack for Accrofab
Stakapal were the preferred supplier for Accrofab’s manufacturing facility in Derby. The East Midland based company – a major supplier to the Aerospace sector, was established in 1977.
Cantilever Racking Systems FAQs
Cantilever racking is designed to store long, bulky items like pipes, timber, and steel bars. It features arms extending from a central column, allowing easy front access for loading and unloading.
Common types of cantilever racking include: conventional racking, free path racking, and guided aisle racking.
It offers easy access, flexibility, and is ideal for items of varying lengths. It can handle heavy loads and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor storage.
Yes, Stakapal’s hot-dipped Galvanised Cantilever Racking for external applications can also be supplied with a canopy roof for additional protection from the elements. Traditionally utilised by Timber and Builders merchants who have a large requirement for storing Carcassing Timber, a canopy roof is frequently requested as part of the installation in yard areas. We work with the customer to find the most cost-effective solution.
Typically made from steel for strength and durability, and it can be galvanised for corrosion resistance, especially for outdoor use.
Our tapered arms are available in a wide range of lengths from 600mm up to 2100mm, depending upon bespoke requirements. Our most common arm lengths are 1220mm and 2100mm which are widely used in the Timber and Panel Products industries. Arm loadings are available from between 500kgs to 2000kgs.
