Stop treating your high-value stainless steel tubes and precision bar stock like scrap metal. In high-mix, low-volume fabrication, digging for the right heat number buried under five tons of steel isn't just annoying—it kills your laser cutter's uptime. Our Retractable Cantilever Racking eliminates the "dig," bans the forklift from the aisle, and lets your overhead crane feed your saws with surgical precision.
If you are managing a Steel Service Center or a specialized metal fabrication shop (like those supplying sanitary stainless components to the pharma or food industries), you know the reality of "The Honeycomb Effect."
You have premium 316L stainless steel tubes or polished aluminum profiles. When they are stacked on the floor or in static racks, the bundle you need for the urgent order is invariably at the bottom. To get to it, your forklift operator has to perform "double handling"—moving 3,000 lbs of blocking material just to access the target stock.
This creates three specific industry hazards:
Figure 1: 100% extension capability allows for immediate visual inventory and crane access.
The Telescopic Cantilever Rack fundamentally changes your workflow by shifting from "horizontal entry" (forklifts) to "vertical entry" (overhead cranes/vacuum lifters).
Unlike standard cantilever racks, our system features adjustable arms that extend 100% out of the rack structure. This transforms your static storage into a dynamic drawer system. Whether you use a manual crank or an electric drive, a single operator can roll out a drawer loaded with 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) of steel bar stock in seconds.
Once the drawer is extended, the material is completely open from above. Your overhead crane can lower nylon slings or a vacuum lifter directly onto the bundle. There is no dragging, no friction, and no contact with adjacent bundles. For manufacturers of cosmetic-critical metal parts, this feature alone often pays for the racking system by reducing scrap rates.
Figure 2: Electric Motorized systems allow operators to control heavy loads safely from a distance.
Consider a recent deployment for a high-precision tube manufacturer similar to GHWA. They were struggling with space constraints and damage to their polished inventory.
The "Before" Scenario:
The "After" Scenario:
This is not light-duty shelving. It is structural steel engineering designed to hold solid bar stock, thick-wall pipes, and tool steel.
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Structure Material | High-grade Structural Carbon Steel (Q235/Q355 equivalent) |
| Load Capacity (Per Level) | Up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kg) - Custom Heavy Duty Available |
| Arm Length (Usable Depth) | Standard 31" to 48" (800mm - 1200mm) |
| Control Mechanism | Manual Crank (Geared reduction) or Electric Motorized |
| Material Lengths | Ideal for 20ft (6m) or 40ft (12m) tubes and profiles |
| Finish | Industrial Powder Coating (Resistant to cutting fluids/oils) |
Because these racks consolidate massive weight into a small footprint, proper installation is non-negotiable. The system requires a reinforced concrete slab capable of handling high point loads. Our teams use heavy-duty chemical anchors to secure the H-beam base to your facility floor, ensuring stability even when fully loaded drawers are extended.
Yes. The system is modular. For 24-foot (approx 7m) lengths, we simply add more vertical columns/towers to the array. This reduces the span between arms, preventing deflection (sagging) in flexible materials like small-diameter tubing or plastic profiles.
No—and that's the point. While you can use a forklift, the primary design intent is to use an overhead crane or gantry crane. This allows you to place racks much closer together, as you don't need a wide turning aisle for a forklift.
We offer optional UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) liners or rubber stripping for the cantilever arms. This creates a soft, non-marring surface that protects high-polish finishes (like Ra 20µin) from metal-on-metal contact.
Crank-Out (Manual): Uses a reduction gear system. One person can easily move 6,000 lbs with one hand. Best for low-to-medium throughput.
Electric: Push-button operation. Best for high-volume environments (like feeding a laser cutter 24/7) or for extremely heavy loads (over 10,000 lbs per level).
Yes. We can install steel decking or wire mesh trays on the cantilever arms. This creates a solid shelf, perfect for storing "drops" (short leftover pieces from the saw) or irregular jigs and fixtures, keeping your floor clear of trip hazards.
