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Warehouse Solutions

Cantilever Racking

Bespoke Cantilever Racking Solutions

Ideal for storing long or bulky items like timber, pipes, and sheet materials, cantilever racking offers clear, open-fronted storage with easy access.

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Heavy-Duty Cantilever Racking Systems

Specialist Storage for Long and Bulky Items – Built to Last

At A-Z Storage Systems, our cantilever racking systems offer a strong, reliable solution for storing long, heavy, or awkwardly shaped items such as timber, pipes, metal bars, and sheet materials. Engineered to handle the tough demands of industrial storage, these systems are especially popular in the construction, manufacturing, and building materials sectors.

Constructed from hot-rolled structural steel for maximum strength, our cantilever racking is available in both single and double-sided formats, with arms that can be easily adjusted to accommodate varying load sizes. For outdoor use, we also offer a hot-dip galvanised finish to ensure long-term resistance to corrosion and weather exposure.

Our experienced team will work closely with you to deliver a fully bespoke cantilever racking solution, including structural load calculations to guarantee safety, stability, and full compliance.

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Cantilever Racking You Can Trust – A-Z Storage Systems

At A-Z Storage Systems, our Cantilever Racking is purpose-built to handle long, heavy, and awkward loads with strength, safety, and stability. Constructed using durable steel uprights and reinforced with horizontal bracing, our systems are designed to provide exceptional load-bearing capacity while maintaining clear, open access for ease of handling.

Whether you’re storing timber, steel tubes, pipes, or sheet materials, our cantilever shelving offers a safe and space-efficient solution tailored to your warehouse or yard environment.

Safety is at the core of everything we do. Our experienced SEIRS-approved installation team ensures every racking system is fitted to the highest standards, fully compliant with UK health and safety regulations, including SEMA guidelines and fire safety legislation.

A Flexible, Future-Ready Storage Solution

Cantilever racking is engineered for flexibility—making it an ideal long-term investment for businesses with changing storage demands. With options for fixed, adjustable, or removable arms, these systems can be easily reconfigured without specialised tools, allowing you to adapt quickly as your inventory evolves.

Built for versatility, our cantilever racking systems can be tailored to suit a wide variety of industrial applications—from manufacturing and distribution to retail and construction. Whether you're storing timber, pipes, steel sections, or awkward oversized goods, the open design allows for quick, efficient access, reducing handling times and streamlining your operations.

At A-Z Storage Systems, we deliver cantilever storage solutions that grow with your business. Designed for durability and configured to meet your exact needs, our systems enhance workflow efficiency while ensuring safe and compliant storage.

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Cantilever Racking – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is cantilever racking?

Cantilever racking is a heavy-duty storage system designed for long, bulky, or awkwardly shaped items such as timber, steel tubes, pipes, and panels. It features horizontal arms attached to vertical uprights, allowing for open and flexible storage without front columns.

2. What types of cantilever racking do you offer?

At A-Z Storage Systems, we supply a range of cantilever racking systems, including:

Single-sided and double-sided configurations
Light-duty to extra heavy-duty systems
Indoor and outdoor options (with galvanised finishes)

3. Is cantilever racking suitable for my business?

If you handle long, oversized, or irregularly shaped items, cantilever racking may be ideal. Commonly used in timber merchants, steel stockholders, construction, and manufacturing sectors, it helps maximise horizontal and vertical space while improving accessibility.

4. Can the racking be customised to my needs?

Yes. Our cantilever racking systems are fully tailored to your exact load requirements, product dimensions, site conditions, and available space. We offer adjustable arm levels and a variety of finishes and load capacities.

5. Is cantilever racking safe and compliant with regulations?

Absolutely. All our systems are designed and installed in line with SEMA and HSE (HSG76) standards. Our SEIRS-certified installers ensure each system is safe, structurally sound, and built to last.

6. Do you offer installation and maintenance services?

Yes. We provide full design, supply, and installation services, along with repairs and maintenance to extend the life of your cantilever racking. We also offer racking inspections via our sister company, A-Z Rack Inspections Ltd, for full safety compliance.

7. How much weight can cantilever racking hold?

Weight capacity varies depending on the system design, but we offer solutions ranging from 500 kg to over 15 tonnes per arm. Our team will conduct all necessary structural calculations to ensure your racking safely supports your products.

8. Can I use cantilever racking outdoors?

Yes. For external storage environments, we offer hot-dip galvanised cantilever racking to prevent rust and ensure long-term durability in all weather conditions.

9. Can I relocate or modify my existing cantilever racking?

Yes. We can help you safely relocate, reconfigure, or upgrade your current system to better suit your business’s growth and changing requirements.