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Cantilever Racking

Cantilever Racking Systems for Canadian Warehouses

Cantilever Racking is an arm-supported storage system built for long, bulky, and irregularly shaped items that don't fit on standard pallet racking. Arms extend from a single line of vertical columns with no front beams or uprights in the way, so lumber, pipe, steel tubing, and other oversized loads can be placed and retrieved along their full length. NAS Group's Cantilever Racking systems are available in Bolted, Bar Rack, and Deck Rack configurations for both indoor and outdoor use across Canada.

Weight Capacity
Up to 4,000 Pounds (Per Arm)
Arm Length
24 to 72 Inches
Sides
Single or Double
Environment
Indoor / Outdoor
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Key Features & Benefits

  • Open-front design gives unrestricted access for long and oversized loads.
  • Stores items like drywall sheets, furniture, and lumber.
  • Columns act as backstops, keeping loads secure on the arms.
  • Open structure allows sprinkler water to reach stored product.
  • Flat or tapered arms available to suit different load types.
Outdoor covered blue Cantilever Racking structure fitted with a protective shed roof and loaded with wrapped lumber units.

Outdoor Storage

Cantilever Racking's column structure is strong enough to support a roof, making it a practical choice for outdoor storage in lumber yards and building supply facilities. Steel siding can be added for extra weather protection and rigidity, keeping products covered without the cost of a full building.
Low-angle view detailing blue structural steel Cantilever Racking bases and adjustable load arms with yellow safety tips.

Cantilever Racking Varieties

Not every load calls for the same setup. The Bolted system uses hot-rolled steel with adjustable arms for heavier structural loads, while the Bar Rack offers a lighter option for hand-loaded bar stock and reels up to 12 feet. For bulky, lightweight goods like home furnishings, the Deck Rack adds transverse beams to support wire or sheet decking. NAS Group can help you choose the right system for your loads and layout.
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Adjustable Design

Arms can be repositioned vertically to match changing load heights, so the system adapts as your inventory changes. Optional guide rails help direct handling equipment for safer, more efficient loading, and the all-steel construction keeps maintenance to a minimum.

Storage Solutions, Installed Across Canada

With teams based in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs storage solutions for facilities nationwide. Find the service area nearest your facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cantilever Racking used for?
Cantilever Racking is used for storing long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items that don't fit on standard pallet racking, such as lumber, steel bar and tube, pipe, furniture, and building materials. Its open-front design with arms extending from a vertical column lets forklifts load and unload from the front without the obstruction of front columns or beams.
What's the difference between Cantilever Racking and pallet racking?
Pallet racking relies on horizontal beams between vertical frames to support palletized loads, which limits load length to the space between frames. Cantilever Racking uses arms cantilevered off a single column line with no front obstruction, making it better suited to long or oversized items that would overhang or jam standard pallet rack beams.
How much weight can Cantilever Racking hold?
Capacity depends on arm length, column height, and configuration, with light-duty units holding less and heavy-duty structural steel systems supporting up to 4,000 pounds per arm. NAS Group engineers each system around your specific load dimensions and layout to confirm exact ratings.
Can Cantilever Racking be used outdoors?
Yes. Cantilever Racking is a common choice for outdoor and yard storage because its open structure allows for better airflow and drainage, and heavy-duty versions can be treated for weather exposure. It can also support a roof and siding for added protection, and it's frequently used outdoors for lumber, pipe, and steel storage where indoor space isn't practical.
Can the arms on Cantilever Racking be adjusted?
Yes. Arms are typically bolted or pinned to the column at set intervals, so they can be repositioned up, down, or removed entirely to match changing load heights and profiles. This makes Cantilever Racking easy to reconfigure as inventory needs shift, without having to replace the whole structure.

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