Cantilever Rack in Wilmington, NC
Cantilever rack supports lumber, pipe and long building materials on projecting arms without front columns between loads. Suppliers planning storage in Leland, Hampstead and Holly Ridge need arm spacing and aisle turns based on their longest bundles, not a standard pallet footprint.
The fast-growing coast creates demand for building materials, while coastal wind changes outdoor storage design. Outdoor cantilever serving US-17, Camp Davis Industrial Park or Belville must be engineered for coastal wind; humid, salt-air exposure also calls for a deliberate finish selection.
Cantilever Rack Arms Sized for Long Loads
Bundle length
Measure the shortest and longest loads. Column spacing and the number of supporting arms must suit both, with support points that limit material sag.
Weight per arm
Determine how the heaviest bundle distributes its weight across the arms. Arm length, load placement and column capacity all affect the configuration.
Access from one or both sides
Compare single-sided runs with double-sided rows. Include forklift approach and the full loaded turning envelope on each working side.
Cantilever Warehouse Racking for Indoor and Outdoor Use
Indoor rows follow clear height, columns and forklift reach. Pipe and lumber lengths can make turning space the limiting dimension even when there is room for more arms.
Outdoor systems are engineered for coastal wind and the specified material arrangement. Discuss galvanized or protected finishes for humid and salt-air exposure; do not treat an indoor configuration as an outdoor specification.
Cantilever Rack Layout and Yard Access
Warehouse Consultations start with bundle lengths, weights, pick frequency and the truck or side loader. The drawing shows arm elevations, run lengths and turning space so individual bundles remain accessible.
We coordinate experienced installation crews we schedule and manage. June–November hurricane season can affect deliveries and outdoor installation, so yard access and the work sequence are agreed during scheduling.
Request a Layout for Lumber and Pipe
Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (910) 597-4473.
What's Included:
- Free warehouse consultation
- CAD layout drawings
- Itemized project quote
- Rack type recommendations
- Installation timeline
Cantilever Rack Planning Answers
Where We Install Cantilever Rack
Delivery and installation across the Cape Fear region and the I-40 and I-95 corridors.
Other Rack Systems We Supply
Pallet Rack
Direct access to each pallet, with beam levels matched to your loads and lift truck.
Pushback Rack
Two to six pallets per lane, loaded from one aisle with the forklift outside the rack.
Pallet Flow Rack
Gravity-fed pallet lanes with separate loading and retrieval faces for FIFO rotation.
Drive-In Rack
Bulk pallet storage on continuous rails, with lanes dimensioned to the forklift.
Carton Flow Rack
Cases advance to a fixed pick face while replenishment loads from the rear.
Where We Work
Located in Wilmington, we serve the entire Cape Fear region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Wilmington Pallet Rack
Address
1608 Queen St
Unit F
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910) 597-4473Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Plan Arm Spacing Around Your Longest Loads
Call (910) 597-4473 or request a quote and we will start a layout.