Stop sacrificing your high-value stainless steel tubing to "forklift rash" and buried inventory. In a busy steel service center, every time you move three bundles to reach one, you risk surface damage and lose 20 minutes of machine uptime. Our Heavy duty pipe storage rack systems allow for 100% crane access, eliminating the "digging" process and ensuring your polished tubes remain pristine from storage to the saw.
For operations managers handling ASME BPE standard pipes, sanitary tubes, or precision bar stock, storage isn't just about space—it's about surface integrity and retrieval speed. Traditional static cantilevers or floor stacking compel your team to operate in a "Last-In, First-Out" (LIFO) nightmare.
When a work order for a specific heat number or alloy grade comes in, your forklift operators are often forced into "secondary handling"—shifting top layers of inventory just to access the material needed for the laser cutter or band saw. This creates two critical problems:
Figure 1: Electric Heavy Duty Pipe Storage Rack extended for overhead crane loading.
The operational shift provided by a Roll Out Cantilever Rack is fundamental: it moves you from side-loading (forklift) to top-loading (crane).
By utilizing a crank-out or electric mechanism, each level of the rack extends 100% into the aisle. This exposes the entire bundle of tubing or profiles to your overhead crane. Instead of maneuvering a 20-foot bundle through a narrow aisle with a forklift—risking collision with racks and personnel—the operator simply extends the drawer and uses the crane to lift the specific material straight up.
In industries serving pharmaceutical or food and beverage sectors, the finish of the steel is the product. Our racks are designed to protect that value.
Unlike static racks where bundles are often dragged or pushed, the telescopic movement means the material rests securely until it is lifted. For delicate materials, we offer options like UHMW lining on the cantilever arms to prevent metal-on-metal contact. This ensures that the 20 Ra surface finish you paid for is the same quality that goes into your customer's sanitary valves or heat exchangers.
Figure 2: Precision control allows for smooth extension without jarring sensitive pipe inventory.
Designed for the rigors of heavy industrial metal processing, our racks are engineered to handle the density of solid steel bars and thick-wall pipes.
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | Up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) per arm level. |
| Arm Length | Standard up to 48 inches (customizable for sheet or longer profiles). |
| Material Length | Accommodates 20ft, 24ft, or custom lengths of pipe and tubing. |
| Operation Mode | Manual (Crank-out) or Motorized (Electric with Remote). |
| Structure | Heavy-duty H-Beam base and structural steel columns; Powder coated finish. |
Q1: We store 20ft polished stainless steel tubes. Can this rack prevent them from bowing?
Yes. We customize the number of vertical columns and the spacing between arms based on the rigidity of your specific material. For flexible tubing, we add more support points to ensure the material remains straight and true, preventing permanent deformation.
Q2: Do I need a specific type of crane to use this system?
No, any standard overhead bridge crane, gantry crane, or even a monorail hoist system works perfectly. The key is that the rack drawer extends fully (100%), exposing the load for a vertical lift using straps, chains, or a vacuum lifter.
Q3: How much force is required to crank out a fully loaded drawer manually?
Very little. Our crank out cantilever rack utilizes a high-ratio gear system and precision bearings. A single operator can extend a drawer loaded with 6,000 lbs of steel with just 15-20 lbs of cranking force.
Q4: Can this system be installed against a wall?
Yes. We offer single-sided units designed to be anchored against a wall, as well as double-sided units for center-floor installation to maximize density. See the image below for a single-sided configuration example.
Q5: What are the floor requirements for installation?
Because these racks store high-density loads in a small footprint, a standard 6-inch reinforced concrete slab (3,000 psi) is usually sufficient, but we will calculate the specific point loads based on your inventory weight to ensure your facility's floor is compliant before installation.
