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Roll Out Cantilever Rack Perth & WA
High-Density Storage for Steel, Pipe, Tube, RHS & Long Materials
Roll out cantilever racks provide a compact and efficient storage solution for long materials such as steel pipe, tube, RHS, SHS, angle, bar, aluminium extrusion and other lengthy products commonly stored in engineering workshops, fabrication facilities and warehouses.
Unlike conventional fixed cantilever racking, each storage level can be individually rolled out, providing clear access to the material stored on that level. This makes loading and retrieving long or heavy products considerably easier, particularly when using an overhead crane or other mechanical lifting equipment.
At Materials Handling Solutions (MHS), we supply roll out cantilever racking throughout Perth and Western Australia, with systems available in different sizes and configurations to suit your materials, available space and handling requirements.
For other storage options, see our Sheet Metal Storage Systems Perth & WA.
What Is a Roll Out Cantilever Rack?
A roll out cantilever rack is a specialised long material storage system featuring multiple independently extending storage levels.
Long materials are stored horizontally on the cantilever arms. When access is required, the selected level is rolled out from the rack, providing improved access to the material without having to move stock stored on other levels.
This design combines the space efficiency of multi-level cantilever racking with much easier access to individual bundles or material types.
Roll out cantilever racks can be used for storing:
- Steel pipe
- Steel tube
- RHS and SHS
- Angle iron
- Flat bar
- Round bar
- Steel sections
- Aluminium extrusion
- Stainless steel tube and sections
- Timber and long boards
- Plastic pipe
- PVC and conduit
- Other long industrial materials
This makes them particularly useful for businesses that carry multiple sizes, grades, and types of long material.
Why Use Roll Out Cantilever Racking?
Traditional cantilever racks provide an effective way to store long materials, but accessing individual levels can sometimes be difficult, particularly when overhead lifting equipment is being used.
A roll out cantilever storage system allows the required level to extend beyond the levels above it.
This can provide several important advantages.
Easy Overhead Crane Access
One of the major benefits of a roll out system is improved access when handling long or heavy material with an overhead crane.
By extending the selected storage level, material can be accessed from above without the upper levels of the rack obstructing the lift.
Depending on the application, the rack can be positioned beneath or alongside a suitable crane system to create an efficient material storage and handling area.
Store More Material in Less Floor Space
Long steel, tube, pipe and similar products can consume a considerable amount of workshop or warehouse floor space when stored conventionally.
Roll out cantilever racks utilise vertical space by providing multiple storage levels within a relatively compact footprint.
Benefits can include:
- Increased storage density
- Better utilisation of workshop space
- Reduced floor storage
- Improved material organisation
- Easier stock identification
- More efficient production areas
For businesses with limited floor space, increasing vertical storage capacity can substantially improve the use of the available area.
Organise Different Materials, Sizes & Grades
Each level can be allocated to a particular material, profile, size or grade.
For example, separate levels could be used for:
- RHS
- SHS
- Round tube
- Pipe
- Angle
- Flat bar
- Aluminium extrusion
Materials can then be further organised according to dimensions, wall thickness or grade.
This makes stock easier to identify and can reduce unnecessary handling when retrieving materials for production.
Designed for Long & Difficult-to-Store Materials
Long materials present different storage challenges to conventional palletised goods.
Pipe can roll, long steel sections require support over their length, and mixed profiles can quickly become difficult to manage when stored on floors or in conventional racks.
Cantilever storage provides open-fronted access without the vertical columns found on conventional pallet racking.
The roll out design takes this concept further by allowing individual storage levels to extend from the rack when required.
Improve Material Handling Safety
Poorly stored steel, pipe and long materials can create unnecessary handling and workplace hazards.
A purpose-designed storage system helps keep materials organised within designated locations rather than being stacked around workshop floors or leaning against structures.
Roll out cantilever racking can help:
- Reduce unnecessary manual handling
- Keep long materials off workshop floors
- Improve access for mechanical handling equipment
- Reduce workplace congestion
- Improve material organisation
- Reduce unnecessary movement of surrounding stock
The appropriate rack configuration and handling method should always be selected according to the size and weight of the materials being stored.
Ideal Applications
Steel Fabrication Workshops
Store RHS, SHS, pipe, tube, angle, bar and other steel sections close to cutting and fabrication areas.
Engineering Workshops
Organise different sizes and grades of steel, stainless steel and aluminium for easy identification and retrieval.
Metal Suppliers & Service Centres
Provide high-density storage for multiple profiles, material types and stock sizes.
Aluminium Fabricators
Store aluminium tube, extrusion, angle, channel and other long profiles while maintaining easy access to individual product groups.
Manufacturing Facilities
Keep raw materials organised and readily accessible close to production machinery.
Timber & Building Products
Roll out cantilever racks can also be used for suitable long timber products, boards and other building materials.
Pipe & Plumbing Suppliers
Suitable configurations can provide organised storage for steel pipe, plastic pipe, PVC, conduit and other lengthy products.
Roll Out Cantilever Rack vs Standard Cantilever Racking
Both systems are designed to store long materials, but there is an important difference.
Standard cantilever racking uses fixed storage arms. Material is loaded and removed from the front of the rack, typically using a forklift or other suitable handling equipment.
Roll out cantilever racking allows individual storage levels to extend from the rack. This provides greater access to the selected level and can make the system particularly suitable where materials are handled from above using a crane.
Standard cantilever racking may be the more economical option where forklift access is readily available.
Roll out cantilever racking can provide significant advantages where high storage density and overhead crane access are priorities.
Integrating Roll Out Racking with Crane Systems
The real advantage of this type of storage system becomes apparent when it is combined with the correct material handling equipment.
Depending on the workshop layout, roll out cantilever racks can be integrated with:
- Cranes Perth & WA
- Jib Cranes Perth & WA
- Track Crane Systems Perth & WA
- Hoists Perth & WA
- Suitable lifting beams, slings and material handling equipment
This can create a complete system where material is stored compactly and then mechanically lifted directly from the selected storage level to a saw, cutting machine, fabrication area or workstation.
Custom Configurations Available
Long material storage requirements vary considerably between businesses.
A roll out cantilever rack can be configured according to factors such as:
| Requirement | Options |
|---|---|
| Material type | Pipe, tube, RHS, SHS, angle, bar, extrusion and more |
| Material length | Configured to suit stock lengths |
| Number of levels | Application dependent |
| Storage capacity | Selected to suit required loads |
| Bay configuration | Customisable |
| Rack dimensions | Application dependent |
| Loading method | Crane or other suitable handling equipment |
| Installation | Available to suit project requirements |
Before recommending a system, consideration should be given to the maximum material length, weight per level, total storage requirement and intended method of loading and unloading.
Complete Long Material Storage & Handling Solutions
MHS can assist with more than simply supplying the storage rack.
Where required, we can look at the complete process of how long materials are delivered, stored, selected, lifted and transferred into production.
This can include the integration of storage racks with cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment.
For businesses also storing steel sheet and plate, our Sheet Metal Storage Systems Perth & WA provide dedicated solutions for flat materials.
Why Choose Materials Handling Solutions?
Materials Handling Solutions has been supplying lifting, storage and material handling equipment to businesses throughout Perth and Western Australia since 1996.
We can assess the application and help determine the most appropriate solution based on:
- Materials being stored
- Stock lengths and weights
- Available floor and vertical space
- Required storage capacity
- Frequency of material access
- Existing lifting equipment
- Workshop workflow
Where required, we can also assist with the lifting and handling equipment needed to create a complete material storage and retrieval system.
Contact Materials Handling Solutions to discuss a Roll Out Cantilever Rack for your workshop, warehouse or production facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a roll out cantilever rack?
A roll out cantilever rack is a long material storage system where individual storage levels can extend from the main rack structure. This provides easier access to pipe, tube, RHS, steel sections and other long materials stored on individual levels.
What materials can be stored in roll out cantilever racking?
Roll out cantilever racks can be used for steel pipe, tube, RHS, SHS, angle, bar, aluminium extrusion, stainless steel sections, timber, plastic pipe and many other long products.
Can roll out cantilever racks be loaded with an overhead crane?
Yes, this is one of their major advantages. Extending an individual level can provide overhead access to the stored material. The rack and lifting arrangement must be designed for the particular application and loads involved.
What is the difference between roll out and standard cantilever racking?
Standard cantilever racks have fixed storage arms. Roll out cantilever racks allow individual storage levels to extend outward, providing improved access to the material stored on that level.
Can the racks be customised?
Yes. The dimensions, number of storage levels and capacities can be selected to suit the material dimensions, weights and storage requirements of the application.
Do you supply roll out cantilever racks in Perth?
Yes. Materials Handling Solutions supplies roll out cantilever racking and other industrial storage systems throughout Perth and regional Western Australia.
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There’s potentially a very useful new “Industrial Storage Systems” cluster developing here, covering sheet metal, long materials, roll-out racks and vertical sheet/board storage. That could eventually be considerably broader than the existing Sheet Metal Storage Systems category.