Boosting Tube Laser Efficiency with Rolling Cantilever Racks

High-speed tube laser cutters are the heartbeat of modern metal fabrication shops. However, the machine’s “green light” time is often compromised by the logistics of feeding it. If your operator has to walk to a distant yard or wait for a forklift to dig out the next bundle of rectangular hollow sections (RHS), that expensive laser sits idle. Rolling Cantilever Racks solve this downtime problem by bringing high-density storage directly to the point of use. By installing these racks within the crane service area of the laser, you create a buffer of raw material that is accessible in under two minutes, ensuring your laser keeps cutting and your throughput targets are met. Wenden sie sich an experten.

The Cost of “Waiting for Material”

In many fabrication workflows, the hidden killer of profitability is the changeover time. Standard static racking requires a forklift to maneuver long bundles through wide aisles, often halting other traffic. This process is slow and prone to bottlenecks.

Ein Stochere über den träger eliminates the forklift from this specific loop. Because the arms extend 100% out of the rack face, a vacuum lifter or jib crane can pick the specific profile needed immediately. This reduces the material retrieval time from an average of 15 minutes (with a forklift) to just 3 minutes (with a crane), directly increasing the number of sheets or tubes processed per shift.

Integrated electric controls allow for effortless handling of heavy tube bundles.

Space Saving for Lean Manufacturing

Floor space near a laser cutter is valuable real estate. Traditional forklift-serviced racks require aisles up to 6 meters wide to allow for the turning radius of a long load. This wastes massive amounts of square footage.

By utilizing space saving roll out racks, you shrink the aisle requirement to just the width of a person. The rack is accessed from above, not the front. This allows you to place the storage rack just a few feet from the machine’s loading station. The result is a tighter, leaner layout where the operator takes fewer steps and the material travels a shorter distance, reducing the risk of handling damage and fatigue.

Structural Integrity for Heavy Bundles

Storing bundles of 6-meter steel profiles requires a system that resists deflection. Unlike light-duty shelving, our customized roll out cantilever racks are built with a unified transmission shaft connecting the columns. This ensures that when you crank the handle, the entire arm level moves in perfect synchronization.

This structural rigidity is crucial when storing mixed inventory. Whether you are holding heavy solid bars or lighter aluminum extrusions, the rack maintains its alignment. The high-quality bearings and solid steel construction prevent the “binding” issues common in cheaper drawer systems, ensuring a smooth roll-out every time, even after years of heavy industrial use.

Synchronized transmission shafts ensure parallel movement for long loads.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

1. Can this system be integrated with an automated loading system?
Yes. While the rack itself is often manually or electrically operated for retrieval, the precise positioning of the extended arms makes it an excellent staging point for automated vacuum loaders or magnet cranes that feed laser cutters.

2. What is the maximum height for these rolling racks?
We typically design these units up to 5 or 6 meters high. The height is usually limited by the clearance of your overhead crane rather than the rack’s structural capacity. Higher units maximize vertical density in facilities with tall ceilings.

3. Does the rack require electrical power?
Standard models are manually operated with a crank and require no power. However, for loads exceeding 3,000 kg per arm or for high-frequency applications, we recommend our electric drive version, which requires a standard 3-phase power connection.

4. How do you prevent the rack from tipping over when extended?
Safety is engineered into the design. The top of the rack is tied together structurally, and the base is heavily anchored to the concrete slab. We perform tip-load calculations to ensure stability even when a fully loaded drawer is extended to its maximum limit.

5. Can I store different lengths of material on the same level?
Yes. The arms create a continuous support level (especially if decked), allowing you to store a mix of 3-meter and 6-meter bundles. The full visual access means shorter bundles don’t get “lost” behind longer ones.