Iowa businesses with oversized inventory needs demand storage systems that handle materials traditional pallet racks cannot. Cantilever rack delivers specialized solutions for lengthy, bulky, and non-standard products common in manufacturing, construction, and distribution.

Across Iowa, warehouses and industrial facilities manage significant volumes of challenging materials: dimensional lumber, metal products, piping, and rolled goods. These items represent substantial inventory value but resist conventional storage approaches.

Standard pallet racks require front-facing uprights that obstruct long materials. Floor stacking appears simple but creates cascading inefficiencies: wasted vertical space, difficult access, inventory control problems, and elevated product damage risk.

Cantilever systems solve these challenges through specialized engineering. By utilizing vertical warehouse space efficiently, these racks can multiply storage capacity within existing facilities. Products remain organized, visible, and readily accessible.

Beyond raw capacity improvements, cantilever racking streamlines warehouse operations. Inventory locations become clear and consistent. Material retrieval accelerates. Your team can diversify stock without creating storage chaos.

Heavy-Duty Design for Demanding Applications

Cantilever rack construction differs fundamentally from conventional warehouse racking. A reinforced steel base provides structural stability. Vertical columns rise from this base, supporting horizontal arms that extend outward to hold materials.

The absence of front-facing vertical posts eliminates obstructions, allowing direct loading and unloading access. This design supports substantial weight loads, with premium systems handling up to 20,000 pounds per arm.

Tailoring Configuration to Your Facility

Warehouse layout and operational requirements guide cantilever system design. Single-sided configurations mount along building walls, maximizing peripheral storage while preserving central floor space for traffic and workstations.

Double-sided configurations establish interior storage rows accessible from both directions, optimizing high-volume facilities where material flow efficiency and storage density are both critical.

Flexibility stands out as a defining advantage. As your product mix evolves or business expands, cantilever arms can be repositioned vertically or replaced with different load capacities. This adjustability protects your capital investment against changing requirements.

The open architecture delivers measurable operational benefits. Forklift operators maintain clear visibility and can approach materials from ideal angles. Warehouse staff quickly identify and locate specific items. Product handling becomes faster and safer.

Iowa Industries Leveraging Cantilever Racking

Certain sectors throughout Iowa depend on cantilever systems as core material handling infrastructure:

• Agricultural Construction: Suppliers serving Iowa's agricultural sector store structural steel, utility poles, grain equipment, and building materials using cantilever racks.
• Manufacturing Operations: Production facilities organize raw materials such as steel bars, aluminum extrusions, tubing, and sheet goods with cantilever systems.
• Building Supply: Lumber yards and construction distributors handle dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, and composite materials requiring specialized storage.
• Interior Products: Flooring retailers and carpet distributors manage rolls, planks, tile, and countertop materials efficiently with cantilever racking.

Partner with Your Iowa Material Handling Specialists

For cantilever rack solutions in central Iowa, contact our Urbandale, IA team serving the Des Moines area. We provide comprehensive options including new and reconditioned cantilever systems engineered for Iowa businesses. Our local specialists understand the storage challenges facing Iowa industries and deliver solutions that maximize your warehouse efficiency and return on investment.

The Associated Des Moines service area includes Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Ames, West Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Ankeny, Dubuque, Urbandale, Cedar Falls, Marion, Bettendorf, Mason City and all surrounding areas.

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4421 NW Urbandale Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 964-0162