Should we choose single-sided or double-sided storage?

Choose based on usable access, not storage faces alone. A double-sided run needs an aisle on each side; a single-sided arrangement may work better where only one loading approach is available.

Will long, light parts need extra supports?

Possibly, because stiffness matters as well as weight. Thin sections can sag between supports even when arm capacity is ample, so review the actual part or bundle before setting column spacing.

Can our present forklift load the proposed rack?

Loading a cantilever rack depends on truck capacity at the relevant load center, lift height and maneuvering room. Supply truck details and the load dimensions so those limits can be checked against the proposed arm levels and aisle.

What changes the scope of an Owasso quote?

Arm count, load ratings, run configuration, finish and installation access all change the scope. Existing equipment removal, unloading arrangements and restrictions on work hours should also be identified before pricing.

Cantilever Rack warehouse storage system

Owasso, Oklahoma

Cantilever Rack in Owasso, OK

Cantilever rack in Owasso should be planned around the load envelope, not just the length of an empty wall. Arms mounted on upright columns leave the front open, allowing long or bulky material to be placed without front uprights breaking up the opening. That access is useful only when the truck can approach and withdraw cleanly.

For aviation parts and light manufacturing, separate long raw stock from packaged inventory before deciding on storage equipment. Tube, bar and pipe often suit the open-arm format; lumber, sheet goods and furniture can fit when their support needs are addressed. A cantilever storage rack is not a substitute for understanding where each load can safely bear.

Our team has been supplying and installing since 1997 as a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. We work from actual material dimensions and handling requirements so the proposed arrangement can be reviewed against daily receiving and picking tasks.

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Give Long Loads a Clear Approach

Walk the proposed route with the handling equipment in mind. A counterbalanced forklift needs room to turn with the longest bundle; a side-loader requires a different approach and transfer path. Check doors, building columns and overhead obstructions before treating any floor rectangle as an available rack location.

Anchored bases transfer the cantilever rack arrangement to the supporting slab. Review the slab condition, base dimensions and selected anchoring details before installation is scheduled. Allow room for assembly and component staging without forcing receiving crews through an unfinished rack area.

Indoor installations should use measured clear height, particularly where an older building offers less headroom than newer industrial space. For outdoor storage, assess finish, drainage, supporting surface and protection for the stock itself. Hot weather in a non-air-conditioned building calls for sensible staging and coordination of unloading work.

Lumber, plywood, and sheet goods

Pipe, tube, conduit, and bar stock

Steel service center inventory

Furniture, doors, and windows

Long or awkward loads currently sitting on the floor

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Choosing Cantilever Rack for Mixed Inventory

Cantilever racking makes sense when front posts would interfere with storing or retrieving the product. Long sections can span several arms, while designated levels separate lengths or material types. Avoid allocating a position solely by its empty appearance: a short item may not reach the supports established for longer bundles.

Keep selective pallet rack in the comparison for palletized cartons and packaged assemblies. Those loads are often better served by defined pallet positions than open arms. Where both systems are needed, arrange them around the handling sequence rather than making every storage row the same style.

Free Design Consultation

CAD layout with position counts

Installation coordinated with installation partners

Cantilever warehouse racking holding steel tubing

Cantilever rack storing lumber and wood products

Operations We Rack Around Here

At Owasso Industrial Park and along US-169, aerospace/aviation parts and light manufacturing operations may handle long stock alongside boxed components. Around N Garnett Rd, the same mix calls for checking door approaches and separating pallet traffic from the aisle used to place extended loads.

Regional replenishment

Parts distribution

Light manufacturing

Four Checks for Cantilever Storage Rack Selection

A rating belongs to a defined arrangement of compatible components. Establish arm levels, support spacing and load distribution together, then check the resulting column and base demands. Do not assume that an unused upper level means extra weight can be placed on lower arms.

Depth sets arm reach

Measure the complete bundle depth, including packaging. Select arm length and capacity for the real bearing pattern and the heaviest load assigned to that position.

Stiffness sets spacing

For suitable rigid loads, start with arms roughly half the load length apart and equal end overhang. Flexible stock needs a sag review and may need additional supports.

Shape sets restraint

Flat or squared bundles commonly use straight arms. Round stock may call for inclined arms with lips, along with a defined method of containing loose pieces.

Access sets the run

Single-sided runs fit locations approached from one aisle. Double-sided runs provide two loading faces but need clear truck access to each face.

Recent Installations

Racking projects completed for warehouses across the Tulsa metro and northeastern Oklahoma.

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Plan Your Owasso Cantilever Racking

Share a material list, maximum bundle weights and a marked floor sketch showing receiving doors. We can review cantilever rack options against your truck and available working space. Include photos of existing storage and note whether you need to keep adjacent picking or assembly areas active during installation. Call (918) 296-8162.