Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles, Pipes & Long Products – Herochu’s Roll-Out Systems with CE Certification

When warehouses need to store long products such as structural steel profiles, industrial pipes, aluminum extrusions, or plastic tubing, the conventional choice has been fixed-arm cantilever racks. However, these traditional designs suffer from a critical flaw: limited accessibility. To reach a profile stored at the back of a fixed cantilever rack, workers often must remove front-loaded materials or use forklifts in a dangerous “fishing” motion. Herochu has re-engineered the concept entirely, creating Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products that incorporate full-extension telescopic drawers. This innovation retains the simplicity of cantilever support while adding the accessibility of a drawer system.

Herochu’s cantilever storage racks differ fundamentally from static cantilever designs. In a static cantilever rack, arms project outward from a central column, and materials are laid across the arms. The user can only access the top of the pile or the front edge. In contrast, Herochu’s Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products mount the cantilever arms onto moveable carriages that roll out horizontally into the aisle. Each level operates independently, so pulling out one drawer does not affect the others. The arms themselves remain adjustable – you can reposition them along the carriage at 75mm increments to accommodate different material diameters. This dual flexibility (drawer extension plus arm adjustment) is unique to Herochu’s design.

The engineering behind these racks centers on heavy-duty linear bearings and precision-rolled steel channels. Each drawer carriage rides on hardened steel wheels guided by machined tracks. For manual operation, a mechanical advantage mechanism reduces the pulling force required – one person can extend a fully loaded 5-tonne drawer with moderate effort. For electric operation, Herochu integrates a gearmotor and chain drive with soft-start/soft-stop control, preventing sudden jolts that could dislodge materials. The control panel can be mounted on the rack itself or remotely, and multiple racks can be operated from a central console.

Load capacities in Herochu’s Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products are industry-leading. The standard line offers 3 tonnes and 5 tonnes per layer, as seen in the HC-G6053D (3t, 6m), HC-G9055S (5t, 9m unilateral), HC-G9055D (5t, 9m bilateral), and HC-G12055D (5t, 12m bilateral). However, custom engineering can push per-layer capacity up to 10 tonnes for specialized applications such as storing heavy drill pipes or thick-walled steel tubes. The maximum rack load – summing all drawers – exceeds 40 tonnes for the larger models. This capacity is achieved through finite element analysis (FEA) optimized frame designs, using thick-wall rectangular tubing for the main beams and double-shear connections at all load transfer points.

Certification is a cornerstone of Herochu’s quality promise. All Herochu Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products carry CE (Conformité Européenne), UE (Ukraine certification, often required for Eastern European markets), and ISO 9001:2015 (quality management system) certifications. CE marking confirms conformity with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the European Standard EN 15512 for steel static storage systems. ISO 9001 ensures that manufacturing processes are audited and documented, from raw material sourcing to final inspection. For multinational buyers, these certifications simplify procurement because the racks meet regulatory requirements across the EU, Ukraine, and many other regions that accept ISO 9001 as proof of quality.

The practical advantages of using Herochu’s cantilever storage racks extend beyond capacity and certification. Consider the challenge of storing mixed diameters. In fixed cantilever racks, arms are spaced for a specific range of diameters – too narrow and large pipes cannot seat properly; too wide and small pipes fall through. Herochu’s adjustable arms solve this: you can set each arm position independently along the 75mm pitch, creating custom slots for different product families within the same drawer. For example, a single drawer could have wider spacing for 200mm diameter pipes on the left and narrower spacing for 50mm tubes on the right. Adjustable divider pins further subdivide the drawer lengthwise, allowing short offcuts to be stored without sliding into the main load area.

Structural trays are another optional enhancement. These sheet metal or expanded mesh trays bolt onto the cantilever arms, converting the open arm design into a solid platform. Trays are invaluable for storing shorter profiles (less than the full drawer length), small bundles of cut material, or fragile items like coated tubes that could be scratched by open arms. With trays, the same Herochu cantilever rack can handle full-length pipe on one level and short lengths on the level above, without cross-contamination.

Warehouse layout benefits significantly from choosing Herochu’s Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products. Because the drawers roll out into the aisle, you do not need wide aisles for forklift maneuvering. A typical static cantilever installation requires aisles of 3.5 to 4 meters to allow a forklift to turn and align with the rack. Herochu’s system requires only a 1.5-meter aisle – just enough for an operator to stand and operate a hoist or for a narrow-aisle forklift to pass. This reduction in aisle width directly translates to more rack rows within the same building footprint. Many users achieve a 50% increase in storage density, effectively doubling their capacity without expanding the building.

From a safety perspective, Herochu’s cantilever racks eliminate the most common accidents associated with long product storage: falling bundles, crushed limbs, and back injuries from manual handling. The roll-out design brings the material to the operator at a consistent, ergonomic height. There is no need to climb onto racks or reach over other products. The drawers lock automatically when fully extended, preventing unexpected roll-back during loading. For electric versions, sensors detect obstructions and stop movement to prevent pinching. All moving parts are guarded to EN 953 standards.

Herochu also offers retrofitting services for existing warehouses. If you already have fixed cantilever racks but want to upgrade to roll-out functionality, Herochu engineers can assess whether your current frames can accommodate telescopic drawer inserts. In many cases, a partial retrofit – replacing the stationary arms with Herochu’s moving carriages – is more cost-effective than a full replacement. Alternatively, Herochu can design hybrid systems where some bays use roll-out drawers and others use static arms, balancing cost and accessibility based on inventory turnover rates.

In conclusion, Herochu’s Cantilever Storage Racks for Profiles Pipes and Long Products redefine what is possible in long material warehousing. The combination of adjustable arms, full-extension drawers, heavy load capacities, and international certifications makes this system the premier choice for steel distributors, pipe manufacturers, and any industrial facility that values efficiency and safety. Whether you need a single bay or a multi-aisle warehouse solution, Herochu delivers engineered cantilever storage that works as hard as your team.