Roll out cantilever racking

The Unseen Art of Storing the Unstackable: Mastering Long-Form Storage with Herochu Roll-Out Cantilever Racking

In every warehouse and fabrication shop, there exists a class of materials that defies conventional organization. These are the long, the bulky, and the awkward—the steel tubes, aluminum extrusions, timber beams, and plastic pipes that perpetually lean against walls or sprawl across the floor in a tangled, chaotic mess. This isn’t just an eyesore; it’s a monumental drain on efficiency and safety. The traditional solution—the static cantilever rack—was a step forward, but it still trapped these valuable materials in a rigid structure, forcing operators to perform a delicate dance with cranes and forklifts to access items buried at the back.

The Herochu Roll-Out Cantilever Racking system is the evolutionary leap that shatters this old paradigm. We haven’t just built a rack; we’ve engineered a dynamic retrieval system that brings the principle of 100% selectivity to the world of long-form storage. Imagine a storage system where every bar, every pipe, and every beam is presented to you, rather than you having to go digging for it. This is the new standard for industrial organization.

The Critical Flaw in Static Storage: The Burden of the Buried Item

The limitation of traditional cantilever racking becomes painfully clear during a routine retrieval. An operator needs a specific 20-foot aluminum extrusion for a critical job order. They locate the correct bay, only to find the required piece is not at the front of the arm; it’s nestled behind several other similar-looking materials. What follows is a time-consuming and hazardous process:

• The Precision Jenga Game: Using a crane, the operator must carefully lift and relocate the front items to a temporary holding area, hoping the stack remains stable.

• The Productivity Sink: This “search and shuffle” process can consume 15-30 minutes of skilled labor and crane time for a single item.

• The Damage and Safety Risk: Each movement increases the chance of items clashing, scratching, or—in a worst-case scenario—slipping from the crane’s grasp.

This operational bottleneck is what Herochu Roll-Out Cantilever Racking is specifically designed to eliminate.

The Herochu Innovation: Dynamic Arms for Instant Access

The genius of our system lies in its moving components. Unlike a static cantilever where the entire storage arm is fixed, our design features individual, roll-out arms or trays at each level. This transforms the storage dynamic from passive to active.

The Operational Workflow: A Study in Effortless Efficiency

1. Locate and Approach: An operator identifies the needed material from the organized rack. There is no guessing what’s hidden behind other items.

2. Engage and Extend: Depending on the model, the operator either manually pulls a handle or engages a simple hand-crank mechanism. The entire loaded arm, with a capacity of up to 5,000 kg per layer, glides smoothly outward on its heavy-duty roller system.

3. Present and Retrieve: The arm extends fully, bringing the entire stock of that level directly into the aisle. The operator now has clear, overhead crane access to every single item on that arm. The specific tube or beam is lifted away cleanly and safely.

4. Return and Secure: The arm is pushed or cranked back into its resting position. The aisle is clear, the inventory is secure, and the process is complete in a fraction of the time required for traditional methods.

This 100% extended arm capability is the cornerstone of our design, ensuring that no item is ever “buried” again.

The Multifaceted Advantages of a Dynamic Storage System

The benefits of implementing a Herochu Roll-Out system extend far beyond simple time savings, creating a cascade of operational improvements.

1. Radical Space Optimization and Density
By eliminating the need for wide aisles to maneuver crane hooks deep into a static rack, our system allows for incredibly dense storage configurations. Aisles can be narrowed significantly, as the crane only needs to operate in a single, fixed position to access an entire arm’s worth of material. For facilities with extreme space constraints, this system can also be installed on a mobile base, creating a compact, high-density storage block where only one aisle needs to be open at a time.

2. Uncompromising Safety and Stability
Safety is engineered into the system’s core. The robust steel structure, featuring vertical bracing and integrated end stops, provides immense stability. The roll-out mechanism itself is a safety feature; it standardizes the retrieval process, removing the unpredictable and dangerous task of manually extracting items from the middle of a stack. The risk of load shifting, item drops, and crane-related accidents is dramatically reduced.

3. Unparalleled Versatility for the “Un-palletizable”
This system is the definitive answer for items that defy standard warehousing solutions. Its design is inherently adaptable to a vast range of goods:

• Long Materials: Bar stock, pipes, tubing, and structural steel.

• Bulky Items: Panels, wooden boards, and large molds.

• Irregular Shapes: Extrusions, angle iron, and finished goods assemblies.
  The ability to customize the arm length, vertical spacing, and load capacity means the system is built for your inventory, not the other way around.

4. Enhanced Inventory Control and Visibility
With a traditional static rack, inventory counting is a guesswork exercise—what you see from the aisle is only a fraction of what’s stored. With the roll-out system, a quick walk down the aisle, extending an arm here and there, provides a complete and accurate visual inventory. This transparency prevents costly production delays caused by “lost” stock and simplifies inventory management.

Configurations for Every Industrial Need

The Herochu system is a platform, not a single product. We offer a range of configurations to suit diverse operational requirements:

• Single vs. Double-Sided Units: Choose free-standing single-sided units to place against a wall, or high-capacity double-sided units that serve as a central storage backbone.

• Manual vs. Electrically-Driven Roll-Out: For most applications, the mechanically-assisted manual roll-out is perfectly adequate. For the highest-frequency operations or extreme loads, an electrically-driven system can be specified for push-button ease.

• Indoor and Outdoor Solutions: Constructed from high-quality Q235 steel with a durable powder-coated or galvanized finish, our racks are built to last. For outdoor applications, we offer roofing options to protect both the structure and your valuable inventory from the elements.

Built to Endure, Certified for Confidence
Every Herochu Roll-Out Cantilever Racking system is a testament to robust engineering. With a starting price of $3,698 and full CE, UKCA, and ISO 9001 certification, you are investing in a system that guarantees performance, safety, and longevity. Our OEM and ODM services mean we can tailor the dimensions, capacity, and features to your exact workshop specifications.

Stop treating your long and bulky materials as a storage problem. Start managing them as an accessible, organized, and efficient inventory.

Contact Herochu today to schedule a consultation. Discover how our customizable Roll-Out Cantilever Racking can transform your most challenging storage space into a model of productivity and safety.