Cantilever Rack
USSI Cantilever Rack is the premier solution for storing long, bulky, or oddly shaped inventory that requires an unobstructed storage face. Specifically engineered for lightweight but high-volume items, this cantilever racking system provides a continuous, uninterrupted shelf for the entire length of the rack row.
The USSI Advantage: The "Moment Base"
Not all cantilever systems are engineered equally. USSI offers a unique, exclusive design that sets our cantilever rack apart from standard “bolt-on” competitors.
- Superior Stability: Our exclusive “Moment Base” provides a much more solid foundation for cantilever towers than traditional two-piece bolt-on bases.
- Vertical Integrity: This specialized base is critical when maximizing the height of a typical furniture warehousing system, ensuring towers remain plumb and stable under load.
- Unique Design: This is a USSI-exclusive engineering feature designed by the racking experts to handle the specific demands of furniture distribution.
Because this gravity-fed racking system utilizes nested carts, it provides direct access to stored goods without the forklift ever entering the rack structure. To improve inventory visibility, carts are typically color-coded, allowing operators to instantly see how many pallets remain in a lane.
Key Operational Facts:
Our cantilever rack is optimized for high cube utilization of lighter-weight products that are typically confined by the uprights of standard racking.
- Design Capacity: Typically rated for 35 pounds per square foot (based on 44” deep rows). Note: Capacity decreases as the depth of the rack increases.
- Continuous Shelving: Provides an unobstructed shelf for the entire length of the row, making it optimal for lengthy, light weight, oversized or irregularly shaped products.
- Inventory Flexibility: Because there are no front uprights to get in the way, inventory is not confined to size-specific bays.
Engineered Safety Features:
With a continuous shelf design, stability is paramount. USSI integrates specific safety components into every cantilever racking system to prevent product displacement:
- USSI Safety Arms: Installed on the end tower and every third tower on levels where tall items are kept. This prevents items from falling into the turning aisle.
- Anti-Domino Protection: Our safety arm configuration prevents a “domino effect” down the entire row if a single item were to tip.
- Safety Netting: USSI provides heavy-duty netting on the ends of rack rows as an additional layer of protection for your inventory and personnel.
Industries and Facilities We Serve
E‑Commerce
Designing layouts that prioritize speed and accuracy to thrive in the demanding world of high-volume order fulfillment for oversized home goods.
Manufacturing
We simplify your layout and improve material flow for long raw materials, reducing bottlenecks so your production line runs faster.
Big & Bulky
As specialists in sofa storage racks, we provide expert systems optimized for the efficient handling of bulky items like loveseats and long rolls.
Food & Beverage
Systems designed for safe and compliant handling of bulk packaging materials and specialized lightweight storage needs.
Is Cantilever Racking Right for You?
At USSI, we ensure your cantilever system is engineered for your specific product footprint and facility height.
It is a Perfect Fit If:
- You store long items that exceed standard rack bay widths.
- You are looking for specialized sofa storage racks for upholstered furniture.
- You need to maximize cube utilization for lightweight, bulky products.
- You need specialized sofa storage racks for upholstered furniture, featuring a furniture-specific moment base to maximize stability at increased heights.
You Should Look at Alternatives If:
- You are storing heavy wood products, steel, or high-density construction materials. See: Heavy Duty Cantilever
- Your inventory is palletized and fits within standard dimensions. See: Standard Rack
Ready to Optimize Your Long-Goods Storage?
USSI handles the layout design, engineering, and installation of specialized cantilever systems. Whether you are outfitting a distribution center or a warehouse, our cantilever rack provides a safer, more stable storage solution—especially with a furniture-specific moment base designed for upholstered goods.