Need to Store Long, Bulky Material in Your Warehouse but Your Pallet Racks Are Not Wide Enough?

Jan. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- (North Easton, MA) Elite Storage Solutions (www.elitestoragesolutions.com) provides optimal solutions for warehousing storage systems. Elite Storage Solutions sells pallet rack systems, cantilever racks, conveyor systems, Drive-in racks, carpet rack, mezzanines, and more to improve your operational efficiency in warehousing.

One particular product, a cantilever rack proves to be especially useful when the typical pallet racks opening is not large enough to accommodate the bulky or extra long material.
Cantilever racks (http://www.elitestoragesolutions.com/products/CantileverRack.aspx ) are extremely useful for the storage of material that is long in length or can’t fit within a typical pallet rack while it is still very flexible in handling a multitude of materials.
Material that can be store in a cantilever rack typically consists of:
• Aluminum or Masonite sheets
• Lumber
• Wood crates
• Metal pipes
• Drywall sheets
• Plywood

Using a cantilever rack instead of a normal pallet rack accomplishes another task as well. Stored warehouse items are displayed in a very visible manner which expedites inventory control.  
 
One warehouse manager stated, “We couldn’t believe how efficient cantilever racks are for storing long or bulky material. We were trying to store lumber sheets by piling them up on the ground, forcing our material handler to sort through the entire pile to locate what needed to be moved.  Cantilever racks flexibility made it a great choice and the return on investment was near immediate. “

There are simple rules governing how to position cantilever arms. They are:
1. Use the correct amount of arms so the divided weight does not exceed arm capacity. For example, If you used arms that holds 1,000 pounds each and wanted to store a 3000 pound item, it  would require 3 arms of 1000 pound capacity per arm.
2. The total overhang is measured by multiplying (1/ #arms) X Product length. For example - a 20 foot length with 4 arms. Total overhang = (1/4) X 20 feet. So, in this case 2.5 feet can overhand a left and right. This is as complicated as cantilever racks get!

Make a checklist for your warehouse storage and inventory needs and be as specific as possible before shopping for your pallet rack system and you'll find it much easier to select the perfect structure and design for your business needs. Check out Elite Storage Solutions for the best solutions in Material Handling Solutions.

To learn more about Elite Storage Solution’s warehouse storage product and solutions, visit http://www.elitestoragesolutions.com , or call 1-877- 717-ELITE.

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About Elite Storage Solutions (http://www.elitestoragesolutions.com/)
Elite Storage Solutions (www.elitestoragesolutions.com) is the premier nationwide manufacturer and integrator of storage systems for warehousing, distribution, Archive and Record Storage, Grocery & Beverage Distribution, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Government, and manufacturing. Their products are used for improved operational efficiency in warehousing, storage facilities, distribution centers, and other warehousing and distribution environments.

Elite Storage Solutions Industrial solutions include pallet racks, selective pallet racks, Drive in Racks, cantilever racks, pick module systems, mezzanines, archive storage racks, conveyor systems, push back rack, over-dock door racks, and other products that reduce your warehousing cost of maintenance and improve safety.