Why do some warehouses store twice as much inventory in the same footprint? The answer lies in modern engineering—specifically, the heavy duty crank out rack. Let’s dissect how this innovation outperforms traditional storage systems and unlocks hidden warehouse potential.
We compared a 5,400 sq ft warehouse storing 4-inch steel pipes using three methods:
1. Floor Stacking:
a. Capacity: 800 units
b. Issue: Chaotic access, safety risks, and wasted vertical space.
2. Traditional Cantilever Racks:
a. Capacity: 1,200 units
b. Limitations: Wide forklift aisles (10–12 ft) and height restrictions.
3. Roll Out Cantilever Rack System:
a. Capacity: 2,400+ units
b. Advantage: Zero dedicated aisles and customizable vertical stacking.
Result: The durable roll out racks doubled storage density compared to floor stacking and outperformed traditional racks by 40%.
Traditional systems sacrifice 25–30% of floor space to forklift aisles. The crank stacking rack solves this with:
● Narrow Access Zones: 24-inch pedestrian pathways replace wide aisles.
● On-Demand Extensions: Cantilever arms slide out for loading, then retract to save space.
Case Study: A Chicago auto parts warehouse saved $78,000 annually in avoided rental costs by replacing traditional racks with a Roll Out Cantilever rack system.
● Traditional Limits: Forklift height caps rack elevation (typically 20 ft).
● Crank Out Advantage: Overhead cranes access racks up to 40 ft tall.
Example: A Manchester textiles supplier increased vertical storage by 60% using heavy duty crank out racks, avoiding a $500,000 facility expansion.
● Dynamic Spacing: Adjust shelf gaps based on item size.
● High-Density Clustering: Store 30% more pipes, lumber, or machinery parts per square foot.
Upgrading to a Roll Out Cantilever rack system drives cascading benefits:
● Labor Savings: 45% faster retrievals cut hourly wage costs (e.g., 28/hrforkliftoperator→12/hr crane operator).
● Safety Gains: Zero aisle collisions reported at a Dallas metalworks plant post-implementation.
● Scalability: Modular designs let Toronto retailers add storage tiers as inventory grows.
A 10–20% space utilization boost in a 10,000 sq ft warehouse equates to:
● 1,000–2,000 sq ft Saved: Worth 15,000–30,000/year in avoided rent (at $15/sq ft).
● Doubled Inventory Capacity: Handle peak demand without leasing extra space.
Ready to Transform Your Storage Strategy?
Request a free space analysis to see how a heavy duty crank out rack system could:
● Unlock 30–50% more capacity in your current facility.
● Deliver ROI in 12–18 months through rent and labor savings.
→ Stop paying for wasted space. Start storing smarter.
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