Dexco® Cantilever Racking Systems
Dexco® cantilever racking eliminates damage, maximizes accessibility, and lasts decades. Our I-beam construction handles extreme loads without deflection—replacing bent arms and crushed inventory costs far more than the upfront cost of engineered strength.
Dexco® Cantilever Configurations
Single Sided
Maximizes wall space and keeps aisles clear. Ideal for facilities with limited floor area or when storage needs are concentrated along perimeter zones.
Double Sided
Doubles storage capacity per linear foot with back-to-back arm configurations. Perfect for high-density environments where materials are accessed from both sides.
Narrow Aisle
Optimized arm spacing and reduced upright footprint for tighter warehouse layouts. Increases storage density without sacrificing load capacity or accessibility.
Pin Arms
Quick-adjust arms that reposition without tools for fast reconfiguration. Best for operations with frequently changing material sizes or seasonal inventory shifts.
Outdoor
Hot-dip galvanized weatherproof finish engineered to withstand UV exposure, moisture, and temperature fluctuations in open-air yards.
Material Accessibility
- Suitable for handling extremely heavy, bulky, wide, and unusually shaped materials.
- Open front design for easy material transfer to and from each rack.
- Racks are compatible with forklifts, side loaders, cranes, and automated retrieval systems.
- Additional safety guarding features are available for aisle-side protection.
- Accommodates traditional and very narrow aisle layouts.
Featured Cantilever Installations
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Product Specifications and Advantages
Standard Features
- Handles various sizes and weights, supporting loads from 1,000 to 20,000 pounds per arm, or higher.
- Arms can adjust in 4-inch increments and tilt at a 2-degree standard or 4-degree heavy up-tilt.
- Arms, bases, and braces ensure lateral rigidity and are attached with heavy hex A325 structural bolts with a galvanized finish and oversized heads. Grade 5 plated hardware is available upon request.
- Easy-to-install modular design, bundled for cost-effective shipping and expansion with additional bays.
- Includes a standard color factory-applied powder coat finish.
Customizable Features
- Arm adjustments in 3-inch increments, options for single or double-sided systems.
- Stop bars with sockets for bases and arms, options for chains, and can be either welded or bolted.
- Arm stops, weldable or boltable, available in 2-inch and 4-inch sizes.
- Protective vinyl caps for arms.
- Hot-dip galvanized coating for superior protection against corrosion and damage.
- Solid decking options are available.
Technical Data
Specs
Buyer Resources
Standard Components
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Design Options
Stop Bar with Socket-Rack Base
Stop Bar with Socket-Rack Arm
Narrow Aisle with Guardrail
Arm Stop
Single-Sided Rack
Double-sided
Success Stories
Proficiently Stores
- Sheet metal
- Plate
- Pipes and tubes
- Steel bars / Ingots
- Lumber
- Plastic and aluminum extrusions
- Building materials
- Wooden crates
- Rolls (paper, fabric, or film)
- Coils
Cantilever FAQs
How do I know what size cantilever rack I need?
Sizing depends on material dimensions, weight, handling equipment, and facility layout. Dexco provides custom engineering to determine optimal arm length, upright height, spacing, and capacity based on your specific storage requirements and safety standards.
How much weight can Dexco cantilever racks hold?
Capacity varies by design, but Dexco cantilever racks typically support 2,000 to 20,000+ pounds per arm, depending on arm length, upright spacing, and I-beam specifications. Each system is engineered to your exact project requirements and safety factors.
What’s the difference between structural and roll-formed cantilever racks?
Structural cantilever racks use bolted I-beam construction for maximum strength and heavy-duty applications, while roll-formed racks use lighter gauge steel with clip-together assembly for lighter loads. Dexco specializes in structural I-beam systems built for the most demanding environments.
Can cantilever racks be used outdoors?
Yes. Dexco outdoor cantilever racks can have a hot-dip galvanized finish to resist corrosion, UV damage, and temperature extremes. They’re engineered for long-term performance and commonly used in lumber yards, pipe storage facilities, and open-air staging areas.
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