5 Benefits of Cantilever Racking
Cantilever racking provides many specific advantages that are usually not offered by standard racking system. These type of racks maximizes storage space and are Ideal for storing long and bulky items such as lumbers, pipes, steel tubes, bars, beams and even pre-packed furniture.
Here are a few more reasons why cantilever racking is the best storage solution for your business!
1. Easy to install and configure
A cantilever system comprises of two side arms and an I-beam placed over the arms with practically no shelf, unlike traditional racking systems. It doesn’t require any external bracing and can be installed and un-installed quickly saving time and labour associated with handling costs.
2. Long-lasting
Cantilever racking has a powder coating finish which makes them very tough under hard working conditions. One can choose from medium-duty or heavy-duty cantilever racks depending on the storage requirements. What’s more, it doesn’t require difficult manoeuvring. Lightweight loads can be handled manually or by the means of forklifts or trucks.
3. Best use of available storage space
Materials like pipes, lumber or tapestries take up space when stored on the floor. However, cantilever racking allows you to store these items in bulk in an organized way, freeing up floor space. These racks make optimum use of the vertical space, allowing you to store more products and retrieve them easily as well.
4. Enhances safety
Cantilever racking enhances warehouse safety in multiple ways. It eliminates tripping hazards by getting materials off the floor and reduces the risk of injuries associated with manoeuvring products in small spaces and bumping into people.
5. Product visibility
This racking system offers optimum product visibility making it easier for floor employees to locate specific products from the inventory. Increased product visibility not just improves item picking but also enhances overall warehouse productivity.
Besides these advantages, cantilever systems can be easily employed in a variety of settings such as electrical and plumbing supply warehouses, retail stores, shipping yard, industries, manufacturing facility, building supply companies etc. Hence, cantilever systems would be the best choice, particularly if you are planning to accommodate more products (for business growth) or organize your existing warehouse!