Canada-wide long-material storage
Cantilever racking built around long loads
Plan open-front storage for steel, lumber, pipe, tubing, panels, and other long or irregular materials. Match the system to the load, handling method, facility, and operating environment.
Cantilever configurations
Configure access around the material
The useful configuration depends on where the rack sits, which sides need access, how the material is handled, and whether the system is protected indoors or exposed outside.
01 / Perimeter access Single-Sided
Open-front storage positioned along a wall, boundary, or dedicated loading face.
02 / Aisle access Double-Sided
Free-standing rows with loading access from both sides of the system.
03 / Exterior storage Outdoor Yards
Site-specific layouts that account for exposure, traffic, drainage, and handling space.
04 / Project-specific layout Mixed Requirements
Arm levels, row lengths, sidedness, and clearances coordinated around the actual inventory.
Before the first column is placed
The material defines the starting point
Begin with the heaviest and longest loads, then account for the full material mix, handling equipment, building or yard, and expected changes. Final configuration and capacity require project-specific review.
Review design + layout support- 01
Material
Type, length, depth, bundle dimensions, condition, and variation across the inventory.
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Loads
Maximum loaded weight, support points, load distribution, quantities, and level spacing.
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Handling
Forklift or side-loader geometry, approach direction, turning space, traffic, and pick frequency.
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Site
Indoor or outdoor placement, slab or foundation, clear height, obstructions, egress, and exposure.
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Change
Future inventory, additional bays, relocation plans, timing, and operational constraints.
System components
Build the rack around the load profile
Columns, arms, end stops, and shelf surfaces work as one system. The selected components and final layout must be reviewed together for the actual application.
01 / Load support Arms
Straight or inclined support arms selected for the material, loading method, and required levels.
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02 / Vertical structure Columns
Single- or double-sided column assemblies coordinated with arm elevations and overall system height.
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03 / Load retention Stopper Pins
Removable end stops used where the load and operating method call for added retention at the arm end.
Pin reference →
04 / Continuous surface Shelf Overlays
Optional continuous shelf surfaces for material that needs support between individual arms.
Overlay reference →Where cantilever fits
Open-front storage for awkward inventory
Cantilever removes front columns from the loading face and allows arm levels to be set around the material. That makes it useful when pallet rack uprights would interrupt access to long or irregular loads.
Connected project services
From first measurements to the next change
Use the same project path for a new cantilever system, an expansion, an inspection, a relocation, or the controlled end of an existing installation.
01 / Plan Design + Layout
Translate material, handling, and site inputs into a coordinated layout.
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02 / Build Installation + Teardown
Coordinate field installation, additions, relocation, and controlled dismantling.
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03 / Verify Safety + Compliance
Review installed conditions, documentation, damage, and required next actions.
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04 / Maintain Repairs + Maintenance
Plan repair and maintenance work for existing storage systems.
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05 / Change Buyback + Decommissioning
Assess removal, teardown, relocation, and buyback options at end of use.
→Frequently asked questions
Planning a cantilever project
Start with the material and site. The remaining system details can be narrowed during project review.
What materials can cantilever racking store?
Cantilever is commonly used for long, bulky, or irregular materials such as steel, lumber, pipe, tubing, conduit, panels, and building products. The exact configuration depends on the dimensions, loaded weights, support points, and handling method.
Is cantilever racking suitable for outdoor use?
It can be, but outdoor systems require a site-specific review of exposure, surface or foundation conditions, drainage, traffic, clearances, and any required protective finish or covering.
Can a cantilever system be expanded later?
Often, but expansion depends on the original system, available space, component compatibility, condition, layout, and current project requirements. Future additions should be considered during the initial planning stage.
What information is needed for a cantilever quote?
Provide the facility city, material type, longest and heaviest loads, bundle dimensions, approximate quantities, desired access, handling equipment, indoor or outdoor location, photos or drawings, and target timing. If some details are missing, send what is available.
Does cantilever racking require engineering or permits?
Requirements vary by province, municipality, site, configuration, and scope. Applicable engineering, permitting, foundation, fire-protection, and pre-start review requirements should be confirmed before equipment is ordered or an existing system is altered.
Does Pac Rac support cantilever projects across Canada?
Yes. Pac Rac supports cantilever projects across Canada. Product availability, delivery, installation, and scheduling are confirmed for the facility location and project scope.
Have a material list, drawing, or just site photos?
Start with what you know
Send the available material and site details. Pac Rac can identify the next questions before the system is configured.
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