Is your warehouse drowning in narrow aisles and towering stacks of inventory? The culprit isn’t a lack of space—it’s inefficient storage design. Discover how roll out storage solutions can reclaim 200 square meters (2,150 sq ft) of capacity without expanding your facility.
Traditional layouts require 3–4 meter (10–13 ft) forklift aisles, consuming 30–40% of floor space. In a 5,400 sq ft warehouse, this wastes 1,600–2,150 sq ft—enough to store 800+ steel pipes or machinery parts.
Ground-stacked materials demand 0.5–1 meter (1.6–3.3 ft) safety gaps, silently devouring 5–10% of usable space while increasing collision risks.
Regulatory requirements like fire lanes and column spacing lock away another 5–10% of capacity—equivalent to 270–540 sq ft in mid-sized warehouses.
The roll out rack system eliminates forklift aisles by combining overhead cranes with telescoping arms:
● Retracted State: Shelves align tightly, reducing aisles to 1 meter (3.3 ft) for pedestrian access.
● Extended State: Arms slide out to create temporary loading zones, enabling crane access without fixed aisles.
● Space Saved: Aisles shrink from 40% to 10% of floor space, freeing 200+ sq meters for storage.
● Height Advantage: Overhead cranes access racks up to 12 meters (40 ft) tall—tripling vertical capacity vs. forklift-limited systems.
● Case Study: A Chicago logistics firm stored 3,200 steel tubes in 5,400 sq ft using rolling cantilever rack, achieving 98% space utilization vs. 65% with traditional racks.
● Heavy-Duty Capacity: Supports up to 3 tons per layer, ideal for steel pipes, tubing, or machinery parts.
● Custom Configurations: Adjust shelf spacing for irregularly shaped items, maximizing density.
Reclaiming 200 sq meters saves 28,800/year∗∗ (at12/sq ft annual rent). Over a decade, this equals $288,000**—enough to fund facility upgrades or expansion.
● 45% Faster Retrievals: Overhead cranes reduce manual handling, cutting labor costs by 40%.
● Zero Aisle Collisions: A Dallas metalworks plant reported no accidents post-implementation.
Modular designs let businesses like Toronto retailers add storage tiers incrementally, avoiding costly rebuilds.
From automotive suppliers in Germany to textile warehouses in India, roll out cantilever storage systems are trusted for:
● OSHA-Compliant Safety: Dual locking mechanisms prevent accidental sliding.
● Fast ROI: Most clients break even in 12–18 months through rent and labor savings.
