Cantilever Rack in Chester
Chester metal and industrial suppliers need support for long bundles that cannot be treated like boxed pallets; uneven floor stacks hide stock and hinder retrieval. For Chester businesses connected to I-95, the next storage decision needs to preserve access as well as recover floor space.
Cantilever Rack in Chester should solve that specific storage problem, not simply add steel. We compare pallet or carton dimensions, load weights, inventory depth and handling equipment before selecting a configuration. Your layout shows usable storage positions and the working aisles that remain. You can compare the investment against the space recovered before ordering. Share your inventory profile and building dimensions for a free warehouse consultation and an itemized quote that gives your team a clear next decision.
Why Chester Warehouses Work With Us
The Chester operation described above has a different storage brief from a generic regional warehouse. I-95 and US 322 connect its deliveries, while the Delaware River waterfront and the Commodore Barry Bridge help define the surrounding business activity. We consider those routes when discussing delivery windows and material staging, without assuming every building has the same dock access. Businesses supporting riverfront manufacturing, industrial distribution and building materials need the storage plan to follow actual loads and shipment patterns. That means asking which inventory arrives together, which items must remain accessible and how the next expansion will change the mix.
That local problem is the starting point for your cantilever rack layout: chester metal and industrial suppliers need support for long bundles that cannot be treated like boxed pallets; uneven floor stacks hide stock and hinder retrieval. We show how arm length and capacity set by the bundles you handle changes access, replenishment and capacity in your Chester building. We also account for single-sided runs along the wall, double-sided in open floor, rather than settling those details after purchase. Our connection to Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. gives you a single project conversation covering layout, material selection and installation. You receive a drawing and itemized scope you can discuss with operations before committing to a configuration.
Operations We Rack Around Here
The local transport corridors include I-95, US 322, the Delaware River waterfront, the Commodore Barry Bridge.
How Cantilever Rack Works
Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold.
Columns and anchored bases
Upright columns sit on bases anchored to the floor. Base depth is set by load and arm length so the run stays stable even under an off-center pick.
Arms at adjustable heights
Arms bolt or pin into the column at set increments and move as your product mix changes. Straight arms suit boxed goods; inclined arms with a lip hold round or loose stock in place.
Column spacing against sag
Spacing between columns is set so bundles don't sag between arms. A common starting rule places arms about half the load length apart, with the ends overhanging evenly.
Single-sided or double-sided
Single-sided runs go against a wall. Double-sided runs stand in open floor and load from both faces, doubling capacity per base without doubling the footprint.
What a Cantilever Rack Project Includes
Cantilever specification starts and ends with the load. We collect bundle dimensions, weight per bundle, and how material is handled - forklift forks, a side loader, or by hand off a cart - because that determines arm length, arm capacity, and how much clearance each level needs.
From there we set column height and spacing, choose straight or inclined arms, and decide whether lips are needed to keep round stock from rolling. Single-sided runs get positioned along a wall; double-sided runs get aisle dimensions matched to whatever's moving material in and out.
The quote itemizes columns, bases, arms, bracing, and anchors, with a CAD drawing showing the run, arm levels, and rated capacities per arm. Installation partners anchor bases, plumb columns, brace the run, and set arm elevations to the drawing.
The result is arms you can reposition as inventory changes, capacity ratings for every level, and the floor space that long material used to occupy.
For your Chester project we also document the assumptions behind the drawing: available floor, clear height, load dimensions, handling clearances and the quantity of each storage position. If those inputs change, the layout is revised before materials are released. Delivery and installation are scheduled against your operating windows and material access. The finished plan gives your team a reference for future expansion, replacement components and the load configuration the system was designed to carry.
Warehouse Racking Examples
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Philadelphia Pallet Rack
7201 Frankford Ave.
Unit #3151
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 445-1559Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cantilever Rack Questions We Hear Most
Other Rack Types We Supply in Chester
Pallet Rack
Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against.
View detailsPushback Rack
Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach.
View detailsPallet Flow Rack
Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out.
View detailsDrive-In Rack
Fewer access aisles. Forklifts enter storage lanes built for bulk pallets of the same item.
View detailsCarton Flow Rack
Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases.
View detailsWarehouse Relocation
Teardown, label, coordinate transport and reinstall your storage systems around a planned building move.
View detailsNearby Areas We Also Serve
Our delivery and installation territory covers Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and northern Delaware, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company.
Where We Work
Located in Philadelphia, we serve the entire Greater Philadelphia region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions.
Philadelphia Pallet Rack
Address
7201 Frankford Ave.
Unit #3151
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone
(215) 445-1559Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Need Cantilever Rack in Chester?
Call (215) 445-1559 or request a quote and we will get a layout started.