In the world of industrial warehousing and material handling, efficient storage is the cornerstone of productivity. For businesses dealing with long, bulky, or heavy items like bar stock, angle iron, tubing, pipes, rollers, and mandrels, traditional storage methods often fall short. Piling these materials on the floor is not just chaotic; it’s a significant drain on time, space, and safety. This is where innovative Roll Out Cantilever Racking systems come into play, revolutionizing how industries manage their Long Object Storage needs. As leading Steel tube storage racks & cantilever racks manufacturers, we have engineered these systems to transform your warehouse operations.
What is Roll Out Cantilever Racking?
Roll Out Cantilever Racking is a dynamic, high-density storage solution designed specifically for lengthy materials. Unlike static shelving, this system features mobile carriages that slide laterally along rails, allowing entire rows of stored materials to be accessed. Each carriage is equipped with robust cantilever arms that provide unobstructed support for long items. When you need a specific item, you simply roll out the required carriage, creating a direct access aisle. This “aisle-on-demand” principle is the key to its space-saving genius.
Why Choose Roll Out Cantilever Racks Over Traditional Storage?
Storing long materials on the ground or in fixed racks requires wide, permanent aisles for forklifts or cranes to maneuver. This wastes valuable floor space and complicates retrieval, as operators must navigate through stacks to find the right item, often moving other materials in the process.
Our Roll Out Racking eliminates these inefficiencies:
- Dramatic Space Savings: By eliminating multiple permanent aisles, you can increase storage density by up to 80%. The only aisle needed is the one you create when a carriage is rolled out.
- Unparalleled Access and Organization: Materials can be sorted and stored by category, size, or project. Finding the right pipe or bar stock becomes instantaneous, slashing retrieval time.
- Enhanced Safety: Removing trip hazards from the floor and providing organized, dedicated storage reduces workplace accidents and damage to valuable materials.
- Heavy-Duty Performance: Built with industrial-grade steel, these racks are designed for serious loads, ensuring your heavy materials are stored securely.
In-Depth Look at Key Features & Benefits
- Crane-Based Material Handling & Space Optimization: Our systems are designed to work seamlessly with overhead cranes. Since the crane can access materials directly from above, there is no need for wide ground aisles for forklifts. This synergy between rack and crane is a primary space-saving feature.
- Sorting and Storing Any Length: Whether you’re handling 6-meter steel tubes or 12-meter trusses, the system is fully customizable. The cantilever arms provide clear, open access from the side, making loading and unloading with a crane simple and safe.
- Direct Crane-to-Terminal Operation: A Major Time-Saver: This is a critical efficiency booster. With a static rack, a crane might need to place a heavy pipe onto a rack, then later an operator might need to move it again. Our roll-out design allows the crane to pick material from the rack and transport it directly to its next processing point (terminal), minimizing handling steps.
- Solid Structure with Massive Capacity: Don’t let the mobility fool you—these racks are incredibly strong. With a maximum loading capacity of up to 5,000 kgs (5 tons) per layer in our standard models, they are built to handle the heaviest industrial loads with stability and durability.
- 100% Extendable Arms for Full Accessibility: Every layer’s cantilever arms can be fully extended. This means no material is ever trapped behind another. Each item is individually accessible, ensuring 100% selectivity and eliminating wasted time moving items to reach the one you need.
- Organized Storage with Tray Options: Keep your storage orderly by categorizing materials by type, diameter, or length. Optional trays or bins can be added to individual arms for storing smaller items, leftovers, or fittings, keeping everything together and inventory clear.
- Flexible Single or Double Units: We offer both single-sided (against a wall) and double-sided (freestanding, back-to-back) configurations. This flexibility allows you to tailor the system to your warehouse layout and storage volume requirements.
- Electrically Driven Systems for Heavy Loads: For the heaviest carriages and highest efficiency, Electrically Drive roll out racking is available. Powered by a PLC with frequency conversion control, this allows for smooth, effortless movement of even fully loaded racks with the push of a button, enhancing operator safety and ease of use.
Understanding Our Standard Specifications
To cater to diverse needs, we offer a range of standard models, all customizable to your exact specifications.
| Standard Model | HC-G6053S | HC-G6053D | HC-G9055S | HC-G9055D | Customized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Sheet Size | 6000mm | 6000mm | 9000mm | 12000mm | Customization |
| Loading Per Layer | 2 tons | 3 tons | 5 tons | 6 tons | Customization |
| Number of layers | 3+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | Customization |
| Single/Double | Single | Double | Double | Double | Customization |
| Total Loading per rack | 8 tons | 25 tons | 35 tons | 42 tons | Customization |
| Length of Arm | 550mm | 600mm | 800mm | 800mm | Customization |
| Distance between layers | 600mm | 600mm | 800mm | 800mm | Customization |
| Operation System | PLC Frequency Control | PLC Frequency Control | PLC Frequency Control | PLC Frequency Control | PLC Frequency Control |
Model Breakdown:
- HC-G6053S: A perfect entry-level, single-sided unit for 6-meter materials with a solid 8-ton total capacity.
- HC-G6053D: A high-density double-sided version for 6-meter items, offering a substantial 25-ton capacity ideal for busy warehouses.
- HC-G9055S & HC-G9055D: These are our heavy-duty champions for longer (9m-12m) and heavier materials, with per-layer capacities reaching 5-6 tons. The double-sided HC-G9055D offers a massive 42-ton total capacity per rack structure.
The Verdict: A Smart Investment for Modern Warehousing
Investing in Roll Out Cantilever Racking is an investment in operational excellence. It directly addresses the core challenges of Long Object Storage: wasted space, inefficient access, and poor organization. By consolidating storage into a compact, highly accessible system, you reclaim floor space, accelerate workflow, enhance safety, and improve inventory control.
As specialized manufacturers in this field, we don’t just sell racks; we provide storage solutions engineered for your specific challenges. Contact us today to discuss how a custom Roll out cantilever racking system can optimize your warehouse and drive your business forward.
