Are you looking at your overflowing Steel Service Center and thinking the only solution is an expensive move to a larger facility? Before you sign that lease, look at your floor plan. The problem likely isn’t the amount of inventory you have; it’s the “air” you are storing.

Traditional static racking combined with forklifts creates a massive “Space Tax.” You are forced to dedicate 4-meter wide aisles just for maneuvering, leaving valuable vertical space completely empty. The Telescopic Cantilever Rack eliminates this waste. By utilizing roll-out arms accessed by an overhead crane, you can slash aisle widths to just 1.5 meters. The result? You can often fit twice the inventory in the same footprint.

Stop Paying Rent for Forklift Aisles

In many metal fabrication shops, up to 60% of the floor area is dead space dedicated solely to forklift traffic. This is prime real estate that generates zero revenue.

By switching to a crank-out cantilever system, you reclaim this territory. Because the arms extend 100% into the open, a crane can pick heavy structural steel profiles or aluminum tubing directly from above. This allows you to place racks closer together or right up against a wall, converting “traffic lanes” into high-density “profit zones.”

Unlock the “Vertical Goldmine”

Floor stacking is the enemy of efficiency. It limits you to a safe stacking height of maybe 1.5 meters. Everything above that is wasted volume.

Our heavy-duty racks allow you to safely stack bar stock and pipe up to 5 or 6 meters high. Each level is a secure, independent drawer capable of holding 5,000 kg. This verticality transforms your warehouse cubic capacity without expanding your building’s footprint. It’s the smartest infrastructure investment you can make to accommodate growth.

Comparison: Static vs. Telescopic Storage

See how a simple change in infrastructure can radically alter your facility’s potential.

Factor Conventional Floor Stacking Telescopic Cantilever Rack
Vertical Usage Low (Max 1.5m safe height) High (Up to 6m+)
Aisle Requirement Wide (4m+) for forklifts Minimal (1.5m) for operators
Accessibility Buried stock requires digging 100% Direct access to any bundle
Space Efficiency ~30% utilization ~85% utilization

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the maximum height for these racks?

We typically engineer systems up to 6 meters high. The limiting factor is usually your building’s ceiling height or the hook height of your overhead crane. We customize the column height to maximize every inch of available vertical space you have.

2. Do we need a special crane to use this system?

No, standard overhead bridge cranes (EOT) or gantry cranes work perfectly. The system is compatible with various lifting attachments, including nylon slings, chains, and vacuum lifters for delicate surfaces.

3. Can we install racks back-to-back?

Yes, placing single-sided units back-to-back creates a double-sided island that is extremely space-efficient. This central storage island can serve production lines on both sides, further optimizing your material flow.

4. What floor requirements are needed?

Because we are condensing a lot of weight into a small footprint, floor load capacity is critical. We will provide specific point load diagrams. Generally, a reinforced industrial concrete slab of 6-8 inches is sufficient, but we verify this during the engineering phase.

5. Can we start small and expand later?

Absolutely. The system is modular. You can start with a single starter bay for your most critical inventory (like high-value stainless steel) and add add-on bays later as you reclaim more floor space and prove the ROI.

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