Roll-Out Cantilever Racking System: Dense Storage Solution for Long Steel Materials

The Roll-out cantilever racking system is an updated version of the standard cantilever rack. It adds pull-out trays or sliding arms. This allows denser storage and easier access. It improves warehouse efficiency and material handling while keeping steel organized and safe.

Advantages  

1. Dense Storage
   Pull-out arms or trays allow more materials to fit in the same space.
   For example, if each tray is 800 mm deep, the aisle can also be only 800 mm, increasing storage density compared to standard cantilever racks.

2. Easy Access
   Items slide out on trays. Workers can reach materials without moving others.

3. Reduces Manual Handling
   Single operators can pick materials quickly with Roll-Out Cantilever racking system. This lowers labor time and effort.

4. Supports Long and Heavy Items
   Roll-out racks handle beams, pipes, and rods efficiently.

5. Flexible Layout
   Trays or arms can adjust to different material sizes. This makes storage flexible.

6. Safe for All Material Types
   Rails on trays or arms prevent materials from falling.
   Round bars, tubes, angles, and profiles remain safe during full or partial retrievals.

Disadvantages 

1. Higher Initial Cost
   Roll-out mechanisms cost more than standard cantilever racks.

2. Maintenance Required
   Sliding trays need regular inspection. Costs are low if the rack is manually operated.

3. Not Ideal for Very Small Items
   Short or small steel materials may need trays to store efficiently.

Applications of Roll-Out Cantilever Racking Systems

• Steel Beams and Profiles – Ideal for warehouses needing dense storage of long beams.

• Pipes and Tubes – Perfect for medium to large warehouses with frequent material access.

• Sheet Metal and Bars – Works well when materials need partial retrieval without moving others.

Roll-out racks offer dense, organized, and efficient storage for long steel materials. They improve accessibility, reduce manual handling, and save space. Rails make storage safe for round bars, tubes, angles, and profiles, even during partial retrievals. While initial costs are higher than standard cantilever racks, the flexibility, safety, and space optimization make them a modern solution for warehouses handling pipes, rods,  beams and narrow sheets.

For more on long material storage, see our articles on Cantilever Racking Systems and Honeycomb Racking Systems