Your polished stainless steel tubes and anodized aluminum profiles are losing value the moment they are touched by a forklift. Stop sacrificing your 10 µin Ra surface finishes to "secondary handling" damage. Adopt the storage system designed for Zero-Contact retrieval.
In the high-purity metal fabrication world—whether you are supplying pharmaceutical-grade ASME BPE components or aerospace aluminum extrusions—surface integrity is not just a feature; it is the product.
The traditional method of storing long stock (stacking bundles on the floor or shoving them into static cantilever racks) is a quality control nightmare. Every time a forklift operator needs a bundle from the bottom of the stack, they must move the top layers. In the industry, we call this "Secondary Handling."
For your Telescopic Cantilever Rack needs, the math is brutal: every move is a risk. Forks scrape against the passive layer of stainless steel. Bundles collide. By the time the material reaches your laser cutter or band saw, you are already dealing with material that requires re-polishing or, worse, ends up in the scrap bin due to deep gouges.
The solution requires a fundamental shift in physics: stop sliding material out, and start lifting it up. This is where Roll Out Cantilever technology changes the game.
Unlike static racks, our drawers extend 100% out of the rack structure. This allows you to use an Overhead Crane (Bridge Crane) instead of a forklift for retrieval.
High-mix, low-volume production is the new standard for metal service centers. If your Trumpf laser or Amada saw is waiting 15 minutes for raw material because the forklift driver is digging through a pile, you are bleeding money.
By placing a crank out cantilever rack directly next to your in-feed station, you reduce changeover time from 20 minutes to under 3 minutes. One operator can crank out the drawer, attach the crane sling, and feed the machine. This is not just storage; it is a Lean Manufacturing buffer that keeps your spindle turning and your laser cutting.
We don't build light-duty shelves. These are structural steel systems designed to hold the weight of solid bar stock and thick-wall tubing while maintaining smooth operation.
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Manual Crank (Rack & Pinion) or Electric Drive |
| Drawer Extension | 100% Full Extension (Clear access for overhead cranes) |
| Load Capacity | Up to 6,600 Lbs (3,000 kg) per arm level |
| Profile Lengths | Standard 20ft, 24ft, or Custom Lengths for Extrusions |
| Surface Protection | Optional UHMW / Polypropylene lined arms to prevent scratching |
Because the center of gravity shifts when a fully loaded drawer (weighing up to 3 tons) is extended, proper installation is critical. Our teams use heavy-duty expansion anchors to secure the rigid H-beam base to your concrete slab. This ensures that even when fully extended, the rack remains perfectly stable, allowing your team to walk up to the material with confidence.
Q1: We store polished stainless steel (Mirror Finish). Can this rack prevent scratches?
A: Absolutely. This is the primary use case. By using overhead cranes and nylon slings, you eliminate the metal-on-metal friction of forklifts. Furthermore, we can line the cantilever arms with UHMW plastic strips to ensure your mirror-finish tubes rest on a soft surface.
Q2: Can I store 24ft aluminum extrusions without them sagging?
A: Yes. We customize the number of vertical columns (towers) to match the deflection properties of your material. For flexible 24ft extrusions, we would add more arms to reduce the span between support points, ensuring the material remains straight.
Q3: How much space can I actually save compared to floor stacking?
A: Typically, you can reduce your footprint by 50% or more. By utilizing vertical space and eliminating the wide maneuvering aisles required for forklifts (since you are using cranes), you can condense a sprawling floor stock area into a compact, organized footprint.
Q4: Is the electric version necessary for steel bar stock?
A: Not necessarily, but it reduces operator fatigue. Our manual crank system is geared such that a single operator can move 6,000 lbs of steel with minimal effort. However, for high-frequency cells feeding automated lasers, the electric version offers faster cycle times.
Q5: Do you support ASME BPE compliant storage requirements?
A: Yes. For hygienic piping, we can provide racks with specific powder coatings or galvanized finishes to prevent carbon steel contamination of your stainless inventory, helping you maintain segregation standards.
