Video: How to Specify Cantilever Rack
How tall? How many arms? How much weight? We break it down in this Shoptalk video
In this Shoptalk video, we go into detail on rack specification and the various factors you will need to understand before installing a rack system. This video goes into detail on arm capacity, load sagging prevention and much more.
Evan, an employee-owner since 2016, breaks down the process of designing a rack system for long, heavy or unwieldy loads like pipe, tubing and lumber. You can find his helpful articles on this blog, and sometimes run into him at our various trade shows.
The parameters include:
- Arm sizes and capacities
- Column spacing
- Column height and capacities
- Accessories and options
- Installation tips and safety factors
Download our cantilever rack specification guide
You can also download our guide to cantilever racks, which offers a comprehensive dive into various rack types, applications, storage loads and much more. This PDF download also has rack type listings and a detailed specification guide you can print and take with you.
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Scott Stone is Cisco-Eagle's Vice President of Marketing with 35 years of experience in material handling, warehousing and industrial operations. His work is published in multiple industry journals an websites on a variety of warehousing topics. He writes about automation, warehousing, safety, manufacturing and other areas of concern for industrial operations and those who operate them.