Maximizing Storage for Long Materials: Electric Roll Out Cantilever Racks Transform Mechanical Manufacturing Warehouse
Efficient storage of long, bulky materials has always been a challenge for mechanical manufacturing facilities. But one forward-thinking warehouse has found a smart solution: electric roll out cantilever racks, designed to handle a variety of steel profiles with ease.
The warehouse stores rectangular tubes, angle steels, and round pipes in three standard lengths – 3m, 6m, and 9m. Previously, managing these different dimensions required large floor areas and cumbersome handling equipment, leading to wasted space and limited storage capacity.
To solve this, the company opted for electric roll out cantilever racks. These racks feature extendable arms that can be adjusted to accommodate different material lengths and shapes. The electric drive system allows operators to access stored items quickly and safely, without the need for forklifts to enter narrow aisles.
Key benefits realized:
Full space utilization: By storing materials vertically and extending arms horizontally as needed, the racks make use of every cubic meter of warehouse height and depth.
Increased storage density: Compared to traditional floor storage or fixed racks, the telescopic design boosts capacity by up to 50%, storing more materials in the same footprint.
Flexible handling: The system easily switches between 3m, 6m, and 9m lengths, as well as different profiles (rectangular tubes, angle steels, round pipes).
Enhanced safety and efficiency: Electric operation reduces manual labor and fork truck traffic, lowering the risk of accidents and damage to materials.
“Our old storage method was inefficient and took up valuable production space,” said the warehouse manager. “Now with the electric roll out cantilever racks, we have organized, high-density storage for all our long materials. It has significantly improved workflow and inventory management.”
The solution is particularly suitable for steel service centers, metal fabrication shops, and machinery manufacturers dealing with diverse long products. For any business looking to optimize warehouse space while increasing storage volume, electric roll out cantilever racks offer a proven, scalable answer.
