What is cantilever racking?
Modulblok cantilever racking is engineered for the safe, efficient and organised storage of long, bulky and non-palletised loads, including pipes and bars, metal and plastic profiles, sheet materials, mouldings, timber panels, steel sheets and other non-standard items. Its modular structure – consisting of vertical columns, base supports and adjustable cantilever arms – delivers high load capacities and enables the efficient handling of specialised load units that cannot be effectively stored using conventional racking systems. Direct access to stored materials allows faster handling operations, reduced retrieval times and immediate identification of individual SKUs, whether goods are handled manually or by industrial lifting equipment.
Key advantages of Modulblok cantilever racking systems
True operational flexibility
Designed for the storage of long and irregular materials, with adjustable cantilever arms that can be configured according to load dimensions and handling requirements.
Direct access to every load unit
Unobstructed front access provides full visibility of stored materials, enabling faster, safer and more accurate handling operations.
Optimised use of available space
Double-sided configurations and mobile cantilever systems help maximise storage density without increasing the warehouse footprint.
Structural strength and operational safety
Engineered in compliance with applicable standards, with structural performance designed to withstand the impacts and stresses typical of industrial warehouse environments.
Suitable for outdoor applications
Available with protective finishes and dedicated roofing solutions for reliable outdoor storage in demanding weather conditions.
Recommended applications
Modulblok cantilever racking systems are designed to combine efficiency, safety and long-term scalability, transforming the storage of long and bulky materials into a structured and highly efficient process. Typical applications include:
- Metal service centres and warehouses storing profiles, pipes, tubes and bars
- Sawmills, steel fabricators, woodworking facilities and panel distribution centres
- Suppliers of sheet metal, industrial semi-finished products and long materials
Structural components and mechanical integrity
Modulblok cantilever racking systems are engineered as integrated structural solutions, where every component plays a key role in ensuring overall stability, load-bearing performance and operational safety.
The main structural components include:
Structural columns
Manufactured from high-performance steel profiles optimised in terms of geometry, thickness and material grade, ensuring high load capacities and long-term reliability.Structural bases
Produced using roll-forming technology and engineered as an integral part of the column assembly. Their standardised design helps reduce installation complexity and minimise the risk of assembly errors.Column-to-base connections
Engineered to ensure efficient load transfer while simplifying installation and assembly operations.Structural bracing systems
Available in both static and seismic configurations, enhancing system rigidity and improving load distribution throughout the structure.Floor anchoring system
Designed with multiple anchoring points for each column and configurable for both static and seismic applications, with variable anchorage depths to suit different operating and installation requirements.
Cantilever arms are the functional element of the system and are engineered to accommodate different load types and storage requirements. Available options include:
- Tapered arms with a standard inclination of α = 3°, designed to improve load stability and retention
- Parallel arms for applications requiring continuous decking or flat storage surfaces
The system can be further configured with a range of dedicated accessories designed to support specific load handling and storage requirements.
Configurations with continuous slatted decking are also available, transforming the cantilever system into a continuous support surface ideal for storing small, irregular or non-uniform materials.
Load capacity and structural performance
Modulblok cantilever racking systems are engineered to deliver high structural performance through the use of advanced steel grades and optimised manufacturing processes. The adoption of materials such as thermomechanically processed S355MC steel provides an optimal balance between structural strength and formability, enhancing system performance under load while ensuring long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.
System design takes into account:
- Load distribution across the cantilever arms
- Stability of columns and base assemblies
- Operating and environmental conditions
- Dynamic loads and special operating requirements, including seismic applications
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