--- title: "Cantilever Rack in Minneapolis, MN | Twin Cities" url: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/cantilever-rack description: "Cantilever Rack in Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities. Free design consultation and project planning. Call (612) 509-6602." lang: en --- Image: Cantilever Rack system in an industrial warehouse (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-hero-3ef0AkpP.jpg) # Cantilever Rack in Minneapolis, MN For a Minneapolis operator dealing with pipe bundles blocking a narrow cross aisle, the immediate question is how to make the next receiving or shipping cycle work without sacrificing usable storage. A constrained dock approach and columns in a converted river-corridor building can make floor storage block the route between receiving and the pick face. Cantilever Rack in Minneapolis, MN starts with that constraint. If long stock cannot be supported properly in ordinary pallet bays, we compare open-front columns, bases and arms sized to the material bundles against your current arrangement. Request a free design consultation and an itemized quote before ordering the system or scheduling the move. (612) 509-6602 ## Why Minneapolis Warehouses Work With Us A project near Northeast Minneapolis should be planned around the work happening inside that particular Minneapolis building. A constrained dock approach and columns in a converted river-corridor building can make floor storage block the route between receiving and the pick face. We map receiving, production and shipping access before setting storage positions. For food distribution and light manufacturing operations around the Mississippi River corridor, cantilever rack needs to support supported long-load storage without a front beam. Measure bundle length and weight, not just the space currently occupied. Set arm length and support spacing to prevent sag, check single-sided versus double-sided loading, and leave turning clearance for the equipment carrying the longest bundle. The layout and itemized quote make those decisions visible before components are ordered. Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. provides the storage consultation through Minneapolis Pallet Rack. You keep one point of contact for the proposed layout, scope and scheduling discussions. We review access from Camden and the space available for unloading, and identify the work zones that must be isolated. ## How Cantilever Rack Works 1 ### 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. 2 ### 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. 3 ### 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. 4 ### 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. Image: Cantilever warehouse racking holding steel tubing (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-2b-G7pQApUm.jpg) Image: Cantilever rack storing lumber and wood products (https://minneapolispalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-3b-HMeRbmPP.jpg) ## Where It Fits Best Lumber, plywood, and sheet goods Pipe, tube, conduit, and bar stock Steel service center inventory Furniture, doors, and windows Long or awkward loads currently sitting on the floor ## What We Need to Design It - What are the dimensions of the product being stored, length included? - What's the typical weight per bundle? - Straight arms or inclined arms - do you need lips to hold round stock? - Single-sided along a wall, or double-sided in open floor? - What's the clear height and the reach of your handling equipment? ## What a Project Includes A cantilever rack project in Minneapolis begins with a load and workflow review. We collect dimensions, maximum weights, SKU quantities and movement rates, then check clear height, column spacing, floor condition and forklift specifications against the proposed storage zone. We also ask how receiving, inspection and shipping share the floor so recovered positions do not simply create another congestion point. Measure bundle length and weight, not just the space currently occupied. Set arm length and support spacing to prevent sag, check single-sided versus double-sided loading, and leave turning clearance for the equipment carrying the longest bundle. The free design consultation turns these inputs into a proposed layout with storage counts, elevations and access paths. Where two systems could work, the comparison shows the storage and operating trade-offs instead of presenting a single answer without the math. The itemized scope identifies new rack components, supports, protection and installation. Our team handles the permit side for you. Manufacturer compatibility and actual capacities are checked before approval. Delivery timing and staging are discussed against available unloading space, and the installation area must be emptied and isolated from live warehouse traffic. Installation and handover follow the approved drawing. Moving parts on flow or pushback systems require travel checks with representative loads; fixed systems require their specified alignment and protection, with the rack anchored to the floor. The completed Minneapolis arrangement includes the agreed capacity documentation and operating guidance. If future changes add levels, heavier loads or a new product mix, the configuration should be reviewed again rather than assuming the original ratings still apply. 1 Phone consultation 2 CAD layout 3 Itemized quote 4 Installation & handover ## Recent Installations A sample of racking projects completed across the region. 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Prefer to talk? Call (612) 509-6602. **Minneapolis Pallet Rack** 2429 Nicollet Ave. Suite C Minneapolis, MN 55404 ### What's Included: - Free warehouse consultation - CAD layout drawings - Itemized project quote - Rack type recommendations - Installation timeline ## Cantilever Rack Questions We Hear Most ### What aisle width do I need? ### What type of pallet rack do I need? ### How much does pallet rack cost? ### What size pallet rack do I need? ### Do you install pallet rack? ## Cantilever Rack by Service Area Delivery and installation across the Twin Cities metro. Minneapolis: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/minneapolis/cantilever-rack Saint Paul: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/saint-paul/cantilever-rack Bloomington: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/bloomington/cantilever-rack Brooklyn Park: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/brooklyn-park/cantilever-rack Plymouth: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/cantilever-rack Maple Grove: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/maple-grove/cantilever-rack Eden Prairie: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/eden-prairie/cantilever-rack Eagan: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/eagan/cantilever-rack Burnsville: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/burnsville/cantilever-rack Shakopee: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/shakopee/cantilever-rack Rogers: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/rogers/cantilever-rack Lakeville: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/lakeville/cantilever-rack Woodbury: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/woodbury/cantilever-rack Roseville: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/roseville/cantilever-rack New Hope: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/service-area/new-hope/cantilever-rack ## Other Rack Systems We Supply ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/pallet-rack ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack Fewer access aisles. The forklift enters the structure to store multiple pallets of the same SKU in depth. https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. https://minneapolispalletrack.com/products/carton-flow-rack Warehouse Relocation in Minneapolis →: https://minneapolispalletrack.com/warehouse-relocation ## Where We Work Located in the Minneapolis metro, we serve the entire Twin Cities region with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Minneapolis Pallet Rack #### Address 2429 Nicollet Ave. Suite C Minneapolis, MN 55404 #### Phone (612) 509-6602 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Ready to Price Cantilever Rack? Call (612) 509-6602 or request a quote and we will start a layout. 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