If you’re considering ways in which you can make your warehouse storage work that little more efficiently from day to day, cantilever racking systems could help to resolve many concerns. From boosting everyday efficiency and making better use of space to protecting stock and personnel, cantilever racks are becoming increasingly popular across a variety of British industry personnel.
Manufactured and installed to wield up to a maximum of 2,500kg per level with a maximum arm length of 2.5 metres, cantilever racking systems are helping warehouse managers rethink how they store, find and pick stock for the better. But what is a cantilever racking system likely to bring to your own operation? Here are a few benefits to keep in mind.
You Can Remove Stock From the Floor
In any industry and any warehouse operation, floor space is vital. The wider the space, the easier and safer it is to manoeuvre – whether on foot or with powered access and forklifts.
Cantilever storage racks help you to remove any stock and inventory from your warehouse floor, instead allowing you to store your items accessibly at height.
You’ll Make More Efficient Use of Vertical Space
The further benefit to cantilever racking in this regard is the fact that you can actively use the abundance of vertical space you may have reaching up to the roof. In many cases, warehouse managers find they change premises for extra storage without monopolising on the vertical.
Cantilever racking is easy to scale up high and is both safe and accessible. It’s a standard built to keep stock within reach, while compacting into space that often goes unused.
More Profit Per Square Metre
The more empty space you maximise with cantilever racking, the more profit you can expect to make per square metre. The more free space, the more stock you can replenish. This means you can effectively expand your product line or offer additional support / supplies to your customers.
They’re Flexible Cross-Industry
Cantilever racking systems are highly versatile. Thanks to their incredible load bearing potential, this racking style can safely withstand the pressures of holding steel, timber, vehicle parts, framing, plastics, tubes, doors, windows, extrusion, metals and more. Awkward, heavy and otherwise unwieldy items that would be difficult to store in a standard fashion find immediate homes on the cantilever rack.
You Can Speed Up Warehouse Operations
With clearer organisation and more space, you can expect your warehouse operations to become more efficient. Picking and storage speed up, there’s more room to manoeuvre, and you can effectively take on more demand from a growing customer base.
It’s another clear reason why maximising your space with cantilever racking is ideal if you’re noticing intensive growth. By restricting your storage potential, you may be restricting your scaling speed.
You’ll Improve Safety Standards
Cantilever storage racks are altogether safer than the average or outdated standards of old. Prodek meticulously designs, manufactures and installs custom racking to ensure heavy, larger items and stock are carefully stored well out of harm’s way.
There is also the fact that you’ll benefit from wider floor space – ergo, there are fewer floor hazards preventing smooth movement on the warehouse floor, on foot or by vehicle.
They’ll Work Inside and Out
Cantilever rack systems are also highly adaptable both indoors and outdoors. You can set up custom racking to scale up inside your warehouse, or under a canopy, you can create an external storage solution that withstands the weather.
When you simply don’t have enough space in-house and need an exterior storage bay, cantilever racking can help you grow your stock and your customer base.
You’ll Better Protect Your Stock
Tying in with the above points, stock that’s stored carefully with cantilever systems are better protected against breakages, warping and weather damage (if stored outside under a canopy).
Efficient cantilever systems allow users to carefully store and manage stock without the danger of overfilling or improperly stacking sensitive goods. They are ideal to scale up and down with if you have delicate or valuable stock.
They’re Heavy-Duty and Long-Lasting
Both inside and outside, leading cantilever rack systems from Prodek are built to last. Not only will they weather years of use as well as everyday damage, they will also withstand an immense amount of pressure, heavy loads, and general weather (providing, again, you generally have a canopy set up).
The heavy duty feature of a cantilever rack means you can expect to store bulky goods and oversized items for time to come without fear of damage or otherwise.
They’re Quick to Install
At Prodek, we’re pleased to offer a speedy, safe and reliable cantilever rack installation service. We can provide and install custom racking for you within a matter of hours – certified Made in Sheffield, and with a robustness you can rely on for the years of growth ahead.
Long-lasting, top quality cantilever racking from Prodek is also highly flexible – easy to relocate, and proofed for the future ahead.
If you are considering making the most of your warehouse space or need to upgrade your existing storage solutions, make sure to contact Prodek now for a free consultation. Call our team directly, or email us to set up a conversation whenever you’re ready.
