Cantilever
Racking

For warehouses and facilities that handle long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items, cantilever racking provides one of the most efficient and accessible storage solutions available. Unlike traditional pallet racking systems, cantilever racks feature an open, horizontal-arm design with no vertical obstructions at the front. This makes loading and retrieving oversized goods faster, safer, and easier.

From lumber and steel pipes to sheet materials, furniture, and heavy panels, cantilever racking delivers the strength, flexibility, and accessibility you need to keep your warehouse organised and efficient.

What is Cantilever Racking?

Cantilever racking is a specialist warehouse racking system designed for goods that don’t fit neatly on pallets or into conventional shelving. Instead of beams, it uses upright columns fitted with heavy-duty horizontal arms that extend outward, creating open storage levels.

This design eliminates front-facing supports, allowing products of virtually any length or shape to be stored with ease. Forklifts and cranes can load and unload items directly from the front, improving accessibility and reducing handling time.

Benefits of Cantilever Racking

Perfect for long and bulky items – Timber, pipes, rods, sheet panels, and furniture can all be stored efficiently.

Flexible, open design – Different product lengths and shapes can be stored in the same bay.

Maximises warehouse space – Uses both vertical height and floor space effectively while keeping aisles clear.

Heavy-duty strength – Manufactured from high-quality steel, engineered to handle oversized and heavy loads safely.

Customisable configurations – Available in single-sided or double-sided systems to suit your layout and stock profile.

With these advantages, cantilever racking provides a durable and scalable solution for businesses that need to optimise space while handling difficult-to-store products.

Industries That Rely on Cantilever Racking

Cantilever racking systems are widely used across industries where oversized or irregular stock is common.

Construction & Timber – Lumber, beams, plasterboard, and panels.

Manufacturing – Pipes, tubes, and fabricated parts.

Metalworking & Engineering – Long steel profiles, rods, and sheet materials.

Furniture & Retail – Sofas, mattresses, and bulky furnishings.

DIY & Trade Suppliers – A wide variety of long or heavy stock items.

For these sectors, cantilever racking ensures accessibility, safety, and improved warehouse organisation.

Single-Sided vs Double-Sided Cantilever Racking

Ikon offers both single-sided cantilever racking (ideal for wall placement in restricted spaces) and double-sided cantilever racking (accessible from both sides, maximising density in open warehouse layouts). Our experts assess your stock and facility design to recommend the best cantilever racking system for your operations.

Why Choose Ikon Cantilever Racking?

At Ikon, we understand the challenges of storing oversized goods. Our cantilever racking systems are:

Heavy-duty and safe – Engineered from robust steel for strength and stability.

Custom-designed – Tailored to your warehouse layout, load requirements, and stock type.

Durable – Built to withstand demanding industrial environments.

Fully supported – From consultation and design to installation and aftercare.

By choosing Ikon, you’re investing in more than a product — you’re gaining a SpaceSmart racking solution that keeps your warehouse efficient, organised, and safe.

Smarter Storage with Cantilever Racking

Every warehouse faces the challenge of storing long or irregular stock. Cantilever racking overcomes that challenge by combining strength, accessibility, and efficient use of space. By keeping bulky goods organised and easy to retrieve, it reduces handling time, protects inventory, and creates a safer working environment.