Most stock that comes in and goes out of a warehouse facility doesn&#;t always fit easily onto a pallet, which is why the go-to solution for long, irregular-shaped items is cantilever racking. The problem is that you have to figure out how much weight the racks can hold, which often causes problems for a lot of warehouse managers.
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This guide will help you determine the right cantilever rack capacity to suit your facility&#;s needs. If you still have additional questions after reading this blog, contact us for more information. We&#;ll be happy to help!
Understanding the load capacity for a cantilever rack is crucial to the safety of your facility. If the cantilever racks are improperly loaded or overloaded, they will likely fail and objects will fall, which could not only damage your stock but also harm your employees as well.
You also need to make sure you are utilizing your racking to the fullest extent. Otherwise, you may end up wasting vertical space and floor space to accommodate additional racks, thereby unnecessarily spreading items out between multiple rack sections which will reduce loading and picking efficiency.
Both of these factors could negatively affect your overall bottom line.
Many manufacturers will print the load capacities on the cantilever rack components, but you need to be aware that this number is merely an estimate. There are many other factors that can affect the amount of weight your racking can hold. Here are some other important factors to consider when determining weight capacity.
Your loads should be distributed as evenly as possible on your cantilever racking, as uneven loads can reduce your system&#;s overall capacity by up to 50%.
Be sure to account for the other side of your racking if you are using double-sided racks as well as the different levels of racking when you&#;re taking load distribution into consideration.
A 48×4 cantilever arm typically supports up to 2,000 pounds, but the arm measurements alone cannot be used to get an exact estimate of your system. Any size arm can be made from roll-formed or structural steel. Structural steel has a higher capacity, while roll-formed steel is lighter duty and may hold less than the standard 2,000-pound threshold.
Your cantilever racks will be much stronger if they have more columns. Each column provides an additional arm and bears part of each load. If you&#;re storing long items such as PVC pipe or lumber, column spacing is very important. If you space the columns too far apart, any items stored in the center between the columns they are resting on could become damaged because you will have a lower-capacity system.
If you plan to install cantilever racks outdoors or you have a high ceiling in your warehouse, then you have lots of vertical space to take advantage of that can simplify your processes and save on floor space.
Bear in mind that height will need to be considered when you are determining rack capacity. If you have a higher system, you will have a lower capacity per row or arm, meaning that you will have more storage space, but you may not have enough load capacity unless your system is reconfigured or reinforced.
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Cantilever racks are attached to a base that is anchored to your warehouse floor. The gold standard for anchoring and accommodating heavy-duty racking is always concrete. However, you will need to know more about your slab in order to understand a cantilever rack&#;s weight capacity.
What is the integrity of your concrete slab? How thick is it? Is it damaged? The condition of your slab sets the tone for the racking system&#;s overall capacity.
You should also make sure that the floor is level because that will not only impact your rack&#;s stability but also accommodate heavier loads. If your floor is not level, square it up prior to installing your racking.
If you purchase a used cantilever rack and aren&#;t sure how much it can hold, it is likely because most used systems do not include a lot of the information that comes with new racking.
We help our customers solve this issue by checking the stamps on the racking components. Many times, there is a number we can use to determine the capacity. Sometimes, the capacity will be stamped directly onto the cantilever arm, but we may have to look it up. In situations where there isn&#;t any additional information or there isn&#;t a stamp, an engineer may need to be called in to determine the load capacity of your racks.
If you need a system that can hold more than your typical heavy, irregular load, you have several options to choose from. You can add to the system or reconfigure it to increase the capacity, or you can reduce the height of the system or add arms to improve capacity.
Adding cross-bracing is another option. These x-shaped steel braces can increase your system&#;s strength by connecting the cantilever columns together.
Cantilever racks come in a variety of sizes and shapes to handle your heaviest loads. The reason this racking is so popular is due to its versatility. We have an extensive inventory full of cantilever racks that can fit your warehouse&#;s specific requirements. If for some reason we don&#;t have what you are looking for, we will help you find it.
After you have found a suitable racking solution, our material handling experts can determine your load capacity and will also help you install your new system.
Upgrade your storage solutions with our robust Structural Cantilever Rack Arm, designed for maximum efficiency and safety. Measuring 4 inches wide by 48 inches long, this durable arm can support up to lbs, making it perfect for heavy-duty applications. Finished in a high-visibility safety orange, it enhances workplace safety while ensuring your storage system is easily identifiable. The mounting hardware is included, allowing for quick and hassle-free installation. Trust in our quality and expertise to keep your warehouse organized and secure.
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