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.
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.
What Is Cantilever Racking?
Cantilever racking is a specialised storage system designed to store long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items such as timber, steel, pipes, and sheet materials. Unlike traditional pallet racking, it features arms extending from a central column, providing open-fronted access with no vertical obstructions.
This makes cantilever racking ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and builders’ merchants handling products of varying lengths and dimensions.
Constructed from heavy-duty structural steel, each system is engineered for strength, stability, and easy adjustability. All A-Z Storage Systems cantilever installations are fully compliant with SEMA and HSE safety standards, ensuring reliable, long-term performance in demanding industrial environments.
Key Benefits of Cantilever Racking
✅ Maximum Flexibility – Adjustable arm heights and configurations to suit different product lengths, diameters, and weights.
✅ Unobstructed Access – Open-fronted design allows easy loading and retrieval of long or awkward items such as timber, steel, or piping.
✅ Optimised Space Use – Make full use of your warehouse height with efficient vertical storage.
✅ Heavy-Duty Strength – Constructed from high-grade structural steel for maximum durability and load-bearing capacity.
✅ Customisable Design – Available in single- or double-sided layouts, with indoor and outdoor (galvanised) options.
✅ Safe and Compliant – Fully designed and installed in line with SEMA, HSG76, and PUWER safety standards.
Why Choose Cantilever Racking?
Cantilever racking is the go-to solution for businesses storing long, bulky, or irregularly shaped goods. It eliminates the need for pallets and offers unrestricted access, improving handling times and storage efficiency.
This system provides:
Fast, direct access to oversized materials
Greater safety for handling awkward loads
Compatibility with forklifts and side-loader trucks
Minimal maintenance and long-term reliability
If your operation requires safe, organised, and space-efficient storage for long or heavy products, Cantilever Racking from A-Z Storage Systems is the perfect choice.
Need help choosing the right Racking solution? Ask our team
Tailored Racking Solutions from A-Z Storage Systems
Every warehouse is different — which is why we offer a fully bespoke service.
Our team will:
Conduct a free on-site survey to assess your stock, space, and handling methods.
Design a custom adjustable pallet racking layout to optimise efficiency and workflow.
Provide structural calculations and detailed drawings for safety and compliance.
Deliver an installation by our SEIRS Installers ensuring your system meets all UK regulations and SEMA standards.
We also offer racking repairs, maintenance and dismantling as well as racking inspection through our sister company A-Z Rack Inspections Ltd, ensuring your system remains safe and compliant for years to come.
Compatible Racking Accessories and Add-Ons
Enhance your adjustable pallet racking system with:
Rack protection barriers and upright guards
Pallet support bars for irregular loads
Load notices and identification signage
Mesh decking for added safety and visibility
Row spacers for stability
These accessories help extend your racking lifespan while maintaining high safety standards.
Industries We Serve
Our adjustable pallet racking systems are trusted by leading UK businesses across:
Warehousing and distribution
Manufacturing
Food & drink
Third-party logistics (3PL)
Retail and wholesale
Automotive and engineering
Whatever your sector, we’ll deliver a durable, compliant, and future-ready storage system built around your exact requirements.
Professional Installation and Aftercare
All installations are completed by our SEIRS-qualified installation teams, following SEMA codes of practice and HSE guidance (HSG76).
We provide:
Safe and efficient installation
Full compliance documentation
Post-installation inspections
Ongoing support and annual racking checks
Your safety and operational efficiency are always our top priority.
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.
Need help choosing the right solution? Ask our team
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.
10. How do I get a quote for cantilever racking?
Simply contact our team for a free consultation. We’ll assess your needs, recommend the right system, and provide a competitive, tailored quote.
Complete Warehouse Services
We provide solutions for the whole racking lifecycle
