--- title: "Cantilever Rack in Ann Arbor, MI | DPR" url: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/cantilever-rack description: "Cantilever Rack in Ann Arbor, MI. Free CAD layout and design consultation. Compare storage options. Call (313) 637-6214 for a quote." lang: en --- Image: Cantilever Rack warehouse storage system (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-hero-3ef0AkpP.jpg) Ann Arbor, Michigan # Cantilever Rack in Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor storage can combine research supplies, technical components and commercial distribution, with very different picking frequencies. Near the University of Michigan and the I-94 and US-23 corridors, extra stock may compete with valuable workspace. A useful rack design separates repeat reserves from the small quantities that teams need to retrieve individually throughout the day. Store long fixtures, tubing and maintenance materials away from the small-parts work area. Cantilever warehouse racking gets long material off the floor without placing a beam across the loading face. Arms support bundles from upright columns, with spacing and capacity matched to load length, stiffness and weight. Single-sided runs can use a wall area; double-sided runs need access on both sides. The handling path is as important as the arm count. For Ann Arbor, the first step is a free warehouse design consultation that turns the storage problem into a layout and an itemized quote, not a guess about how many positions will fit. Send the load dimensions, weights and floor plan, and we will discuss the access and storage tradeoffs before specifying the system. (313) 637-6214 ## Why Ann Arbor Warehouses Work With Us The University of Michigan research environment and the I-94, US-23 and M-14 routes make Ann Arbor different from a bulk automotive storage market. Technical supplies may require many small, lot-sensitive picks alongside packaged reserve stock. We keep those needs distinct, check the receiving and work areas, and avoid recommending deep storage simply because it adds positions on paper. Store long fixtures, tubing and maintenance materials away from the small-parts work area. For cantilever, we collect the longest, shortest and heaviest bundles rather than one average dimension. Column spacing must support the material without sag, while arm length and level clearance suit the handling equipment. Round stock may need inclined arms and stops. A layout can combine long-load storage with pallet rows while preserving turning space. Detroit Pallet Rack, a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., connects those decisions with the project quote. You receive a drawing to review, the proposed components and capacities, and an installation sequence tied to the work areas you can release. We discuss the tradeoffs with your operations team before ordering material rather than treating a higher position count as the only measure of a successful project. Free warehouse consultation CAD layout with position counts Pallet rack delivery and installation Image: Cantilever warehouse racking holding steel tubing (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-2b-G7pQApUm.jpg) Image: Cantilever rack storing lumber and wood products (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/cantilever-3b-HMeRbmPP.jpg) ### Operations We Rack Around Here Local industrial corridors include the South Industrial area, Ann Arbor Research Park, the Airport Boulevard corridor, the State Street and South Industrial corridor. Research and lab supply Medical devices Mobility and robotics Food and beverage production ## How Cantilever Rack Works Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. 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. ## What a Cantilever Rack Project Includes Your Ann Arbor cantilever rack project begins with the current load list, a floor plan and a discussion of daily handling. For cantilever, we collect the longest, shortest and heaviest bundles rather than one average dimension. Column spacing must support the material without sag, while arm length and level clearance suit the handling equipment. Round stock may need inclined arms and stops. A layout can combine long-load storage with pallet rows while preserving turning space. 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. Experienced installation crews we schedule and manage 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. Delivery and installation are agreed against the approved drawing and the areas your team can release. We review access for unloading, the sequence of rows and the material that needs to arrive first. Confirm the load assumptions before handover and retain the layout and capacity records for future additions. If the product mix changes, review the affected levels or lanes before putting different loads into service. For the the South Industrial area area, receiving access and active work zones are confirmed alongside the drawing. The final scope separates material, delivery coordination and installation so your team can compare proposals on the same basis. Keep the approved layout and capacity information for later changes rather than assuming a future load will fit the original design. 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 Call (313) 637-6214: (313) 637-6214 ## Recent Installations Racking projects completed for warehouses across Southeast Michigan. Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/66e67684-bfa0-4ad0-9385-34957ef6704f/project-1.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/7099a266-e98c-4c55-b891-66be17cac7b3/project-2.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/85bc2cd8-ad55-4ef8-af19-ae7e0d7f87e4/project-3.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/2c6fc6bd-5463-4630-8024-1f3fb071efb5/project-4.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/fa0e8cf1-19c8-4fd8-a379-03215514316e/project-5.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d4fd0115-5a9e-4071-8f41-a10876d8f584/project-6.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/21a68cfc-3942-44c4-b032-caef9d62239a/project-7.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/6e3d2166-bccd-445a-ba8b-b180e1aff009/project-8.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/93b334b7-ec91-42a3-ba90-226bbc90e23f/project-9.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/3773eda0-2a0e-428a-bc54-3cbf165b18a7/project-10.jpg) View More Projects: https://detroitpalletrack.com/projects ## Get a Cantilever Rack Quote for Your Ann Arbor Warehouse Send the basics and we will follow up with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk it through? Call (313) 637-6214. ### Detroit Pallet Rack 19120 Grand River Ave. Suite C Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 637-6214 Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Cantilever Rack Questions We Hear Most ### How does cantilever rack address this Ann Arbor storage problem? ### Can cantilever rack fit a building near the South Industrial area in Ann Arbor? ### What should research and lab supply teams check before ordering cantilever rack? ### How is cantilever rack different from pallet rack? ### How far apart should the columns be? ## Other Rack Types We Supply in Ann Arbor ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack Deep pallet lanes with forklift access inside the rack. A practical option for bulk quantities of a few SKUs. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/drive-in-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Rack teardown, component labeling, transport coordination and reinstallation planned around the building you are moving into. View details https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/warehouse-relocation ## Nearby Areas We Also Serve Our delivery and installation territory covers Southeast Michigan, so one team can handle multiple buildings for the same company. Cantilever Rack in Detroit: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/detroit/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Dearborn: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/dearborn/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Warren: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/warren/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Sterling Heights: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/sterling-heights/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Livonia: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/livonia/cantilever-rack Cantilever Rack in Troy: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/troy/cantilever-rack View All Service Areas: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Detroit, we serve the entire Greater Detroit area with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Detroit Pallet Rack #### Address 19120 Grand River Ave. Suite C Detroit, MI 48223 #### Phone (313) 637-6214 #### Business Hours Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed ## Need Cantilever Rack in Ann Arbor? 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