--- title: "Cantilever Rack in Grand Rapids, MI" url: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/cantilever-rack description: "Plan long-stock storage for Grand Rapids factory layouts. Compare arms, bundle support and loaded truck clearance. Call (616) 344-5683." lang: en --- Image: Cantilever Rack warehouse storage equipment serving Grand Rapids, Michigan (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-hero-3ef0AkpP.jpg) Grand Rapids, Michigan # Cantilever Rack in Grand Rapids, MI Cantilever rack gives Grand Rapids operations an open loading face for material that extends beyond a standard pallet. Arms project from uprights without front columns, allowing bar, pipe, tube, lumber, and sheet bundles to enter from the aisle without threading between posts. Instead of treating every long item as the same load, we separate bundle weights, lengths, and picking methods. A furniture component picked by hand needs a different arrangement from bundled steel moved by forklift. Cantilever racking makes those differences part of the specification rather than a problem for the operator. (616) 344-5683 ## Why cantilever rack suits mixed production stock Access matters when a saw or fabrication cell needs one length from several choices. Open faces let operators approach the selected bundle directly. Selective pallet rack remains useful for palletized cartons and components; its front columns and beam openings can make long, unpalletized stock awkward to position. A single-sided row can place material along a perimeter, while a double-sided row serves two aisles from a central location. Neither arrangement should be selected from a position count alone. Include the full load projection, handling path, and space needed to remove an entire bundle. Open-front access for long loads Arm ratings tied to actual bundle weight Wall-side or two-face layouts Image: Cantilever warehouse racking holding steel tubing (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-2b-G7pQApUm.jpg) Image: Cantilever rack storing lumber and wood products (https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-3b-HMeRbmPP.jpg) ### Working around legacy factory space North Monroe and the West Side industrial district include legacy factories where existing columns and door locations deserve an early survey. For furniture production, locating lumber near cutting equipment can reduce cross-traffic, but the route must still accommodate full lengths. Connections through US-131, I-196, and I-96 inform receiving patterns rather than determine rack dimensions. Furniture component production Metal fabrication and maintenance stores Industrial material distribution ## How cantilever racking is matched to the load We turn the material list into a drawing and component schedule, checking these four relationships before an order is placed. 1 ### Measure the bundle envelope Record maximum length, width, height, and weight, including packaging. Separate loose pieces from banded bundles so support and handling assumptions remain visible. 2 ### Choose supporting arms Set arm length to the load depth and check rated capacity against the weight each arm supports. Uneven weight distribution needs attention beyond simply dividing total pounds. 3 ### Locate each upright Use material stiffness and length to determine support spacing. Sheet packs and slender tube may need different support patterns even when their overall weights are similar. 4 ### Check the travel path Compare forklift turning requirements or side-loader travel with the longest bundle. Verify entry angles, lift height, and clearance for withdrawing material without contacting neighboring stock. ## Cantilever storage rack details for daily use Indoor storage keeps production stock near its point of use; an outdoor arrangement requires a discussion of exposure, finish, drainage, and the condition of incoming bundles. Winter loading exposure can affect handling at the doorway even when the storage row itself is indoors. New material is supplied for these systems. The proposal identifies uprights, bases, arms, bracing, and attachments, with capacities and elevations coordinated to the drawing. Experienced installation crews we schedule and manage assemble the system, align the rows, and set the specified arm positions. Grand Rapids service overview: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids Long-material system overview: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/products/cantilever-rack Compare gravity-fed pallet lanes: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/pallet-flow-rack Review deep-lane pallet storage: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/drive-in-rack Mixed lengths needing individual access Sheet bundles with planned support points Long stock separated from pallet inventory Call (616) 344-5683: (616) 344-5683 ## Recent Installations Racking projects completed for warehouses across West Michigan. 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As a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., we have been supplying and installing storage systems since 1997. We can compare a perimeter row with an island before you choose a layout. (616) 344-5683. ### Grand Rapids Pallet Rack 5355 Northland Dr. NE Ste C #3102 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 344-5683 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Cantilever rack questions for production buyers ### Can the same row hold both tube and sheet packs? ### How do I specify capacity when bundle weights vary? ### Will my existing forklift work with long bar stock? ### Can arm elevations change after installation? ## Rack Systems & Warehouse Services in Grand Rapids ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack No aisles. The forklift enters the structure, and the floor holds more pallets per square foot than any other system. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/drive-in-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Tear down, label, transfer and reinstall warehouse rack with a plan for the next building. View details https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grand-rapids/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Our delivery and installation territory covers West Michigan, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company. Cantilever Rack in Kentwood: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/kentwood/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Wyoming: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/wyoming/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Walker: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/walker/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Grandville: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/grandville/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Cascade: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/cascade/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Caledonia: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area/caledonia/cantilever-rack View All Service Areas: https://grandrapidspalletrack.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Grand Rapids, we serve the entire West Michigan market with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Grand Rapids Pallet Rack #### Address 5355 Northland Dr. NE Ste C #3102 Grand Rapids, MI 49525 #### Phone (616) 344-5683 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Need Cantilever Rack in Grand Rapids? 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