Cantilever Racking

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Shrusti Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking

Shrusti Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking is a multi-level long-load and small-item storage solution for long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint. It provides ground tier direct; platform via stairs with not density-based storage density and is planned around manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform).

DensityNot density-basedAccessGround tier direct; platform via stairsHandlingManual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform)

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Product overview

Multi-level long-load and small-item storage for long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint.

Shrusti Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking is designed for long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint. Cantilever storage at floor level is combined with an elevated platform or gangway, allowing long or bulky items below and smaller manually handled SKUs on the upper tier. The system balances not density-based storage density with ground tier direct; platform via stairs and uses operator-managed stock flow. Selection starts with the confirmed load unit, inventory profile, available height, floor layout and handling method. Final structural ratings, dimensions and accessories are stated in the Shrusti quotation and approved layout.

How it works

Cantilever storage at floor level is combined with an elevated platform or gangway, allowing long or bulky items below and smaller manually handled SKUs on the upper tier.

Key features

Cantilever ground level with elevated platform tier
Storage density: Not density-based
Storage access: Ground tier direct; platform via stairs
Stock rotation: Operator-managed
Handling method: Manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform)
Load profile: Long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform)
Tier length, arm rows and platform coverage can be extended subject to structural and access review.
Platform or mezzanine level built above a standard cantilever racking structure, accessed by stairways
Ground-tier cantilever arms hold long or bulky items; the platform above suits smaller, more varied SKUs

Benefits

Space utilisation: Not density-based density for the documented inventory profile.
Accessibility: Ground tier direct; platform via stairs.
Inventory flow: Operator-managed.
Operational fit: Designed for long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint.
Handling compatibility: Planned around manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform).
Expansion: Tier length, arm rows and platform coverage can be extended subject to structural and access review.
Safety: Verify platform load, stairs, handrails, toe guards, arm loads, column stability, material-transfer method and separation of lift-truck and pedestrian zones.
Space utilization: Combines long-product storage and small-parts/varied-SKU storage in one footprint by adding a platform above the cantilever arms
Accessibility: Stairways provide dedicated access to the upper platform, separate from ground-level arm loading
Inventory control: Heavier, higher-picking-rate items are positioned on the ground tier, with lighter, less bulky goods on upper tiers, per Shrusti

Technical specifications

Published configuration framework.

Only product information supported by the catalogue is shown. Final dimensions and structural ratings are stated in the approved quotation and layout.

Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking technical specifications
Product family	Cantilever Racking
Storage type	Multi-level long-load and small-item storage
Load capacity	Project-specific; final load capacity is stated in the approved structural layout.
Bay configuration	Cantilever ground level with elevated platform tier
Storage depth	Ground-level arm depth plus project-specific platform layout
Frame / structure height	Project-specific; final frame height follows the approved facility layout.
Beam / shelf / tier levels	Adjustable or project-specific levels based on the load and inventory profile.
Bay width	Sized to the confirmed load unit and handling method in the approved layout.
Bay depth	Defined by the storage method and load geometry in the approved layout.
Shelf load capacity	Project-specific; no fixed shelf-load figure is published.
Bay load capacity	Project-specific; stated in the approved structural design.
Upright / structural section	Selected to the confirmed load, height and bay arrangement in the structural design.
Material construction	Steel structural components are used; grade and section are confirmed in the technical offer.
Coating / finish	Finish is selected in the quotation for the operating environment.
Storage accessibility	Ground tier direct; platform via stairs
Storage density	Not density-based
Stock rotation	Operator-managed
Handling method	Manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform)
Expansion capability	Tier length, arm rows and platform coverage can be extended subject to structural and access review.
Safety provisions	Verify platform load, stairs, handrails, toe guards, arm loads, column stability, material-transfer method and separation of lift-truck and pedestrian zones.
Suitable load units	Long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform)
Facility compatibility	Long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint
Customization options	Arm layout, platform footprint, gangways, stairs, handrails, transfer gates and upper-tier shelving.

Applications and warehouse use cases

Match the system to the inventory and operating method.

Applications

Primary application: Long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint.
Typical load profile: Long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform).
Preferred handling method: Manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform).
the product profile lists plastic tubing, steel pipes, profiles, and wooden planks as typical items for the lower cantilever tier, with the upper platform suited to smaller, more varied goods; the system supports both indoor and outdoor, fixed and mobile installation.
Typical operational scenarios: Best where a facility needs both long-product ground-level storage and additional working or storage space above it, within the same footprint.
Industry applications: Steel and pipe distribution, timber and building materials, and engineering stores with mixed long-item and small-parts inventory.

Warehouse use cases

Facilities managing long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint.
Layouts requiring ground tier direct; platform via stairs.
Operations using manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform).
Inventory flows based on operator-managed.

Industry suitability

Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking industry suitability
Manufacturing	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Automotive	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Engineering	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.
FMCG	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Retail	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
E-Commerce	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Pharmaceuticals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Food Processing	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Textiles	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Chemicals	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Logistics & 3PL	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Cold Storage	Application-dependentApplication-dependent; confirm the load unit, SKU profile, handling method and facility before selection.
Industrial Distribution	Strong fitStrong fit where the operation matches this system's documented load, access and inventory profile.

Safety, customisation and support

Define the interfaces before installation.

Safety benefits

Verify platform load, stairs, handrails, toe guards, arm loads, column stability, material-transfer method and separation of lift-truck and pedestrian zones.
Project-specific load ratings and clear operating limits are stated in the approved layout and handover documentation.
Installation planning should separate equipment routes, pedestrian access and service clearances where applicable.

Customization options

Arm layout
platform footprint
gangways
stairs
handrails
transfer gates and upper-tier shelving.

Installation & support

Storage study and requirement capture
Layout and configuration development
Structural selection and project quotation
Supply and installation coordination
Handover, operator guidance and documentation
AMC, preventive maintenance and inspection support

Maintenance guidance

Inspect arms, platform decking, guardrails, stairs, anchors, bracing and material-transfer points.
Do not modify levels, bays, lanes or platforms beyond the approved configuration without engineering review.
Record impact damage, deformation or missing components and isolate affected positions until reviewed.

Buying guide

Choose from the operating requirement, not the product name.

Who should buy it: Operations with long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint.
Inventory profile: Long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform) with operator-managed stock flow.
Access and density: Choose this system when ground tier direct; platform via stairs and not density-based density match the operating priority.
Handling equipment: Confirm compatibility with manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform) before fixing aisle, bay or lane dimensions.
Selection criterion: Confirm platform load rating and tier count.
Expansion: Review the five-year SKU, capacity and building-growth plan before finalising row lengths, levels or platform coverage.
Budget: Commercial pricing is project-specific and follows the approved layout, structural ratings, accessories and installation scope.
Buyers should plan the ground-tier arm specification around their longest and heaviest items, confirm platform load rating and stairway placement against how the upper level will actually be used (storage, picking, or light assembly), and decide on single- versus double-sided cantilever configuration for the ground tier.

Comparison table

Compare adjacent systems.

Attribute	Cantilever Racking	Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking	Mezzanine Floor - UBe Series
Storage density	Not density-based (length-based)	Not density-based	Not applicable (area-based)
Accessibility	Full arm length, open-fronted	Ground tier direct; platform via stairs	Full platform access
Load capacity	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Cost level	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation	Project-specific quotation
Flexibility	Columns, arms and row lengths can be extended where foundations and structural ratings allow.	Tier length, arm rows and platform coverage can be extended subject to structural and access review.	The structure can be dismantled and relocated; extensions must follow the established column-grid and load design.
Best use case	Long, oversized, or bulky items	Long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint	Fast-delivery, relocatable second level
Warehouse type	Long-load arm racking	Multi-level long-load and small-item storage	Demountable rack-component mezzanine
Ideal industry	Steel and pipe distribution, timber and building materials, furniture manufacturing, and general engineering or maintenance stores	Steel and pipe distribution, timber and building materials, and engineering stores with mixed long-item and small-parts inventory	Retail, general offices, storage and warehousing, and production areas

Product FAQs

Questions buyers ask before a storage quotation.

What is multi-tier cantilever racking?

It is a cantilever racking structure with an added platform, or mezzanine, above the ground-level arms, accessed by stairways, letting a warehouse store long or bulky items below and smaller, varied SKUs above.

What should be stored on the ground tier vs the upper platform?

Shrusti recommends keeping heavier, bulkier items with a higher picking rate on the ground tier, and lighter, less bulky items on the tiers above.

Can multi-tier cantilever racking be installed outdoors?

Yes — the product profile states the system can be installed both indoors and outdoors, and in fixed or mobile configurations.

How is the upper platform accessed?

Via stairways, positioned to suit the layout and access needs of the installation.

Is multi-tier cantilever racking single-sided or double-sided?

It can be manufactured for either single-sided or double-sided use, depending on the layout and access requirements of the site.

How does multi-tier cantilever racking differ from a rack supported mezzanine?

Multi-tier cantilever racking is purpose-built around a cantilever arm structure for long products with a platform above; rack supported mezzanines are a broader concept that can use pallet racking, shelving, or cantilever racking as the structural support for an elevated deck.

What inventory profile suits Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking?

It is best suited to long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint, using long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform).

What storage density does Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking provide?

The catalogue classifies its storage density as not density-based. Actual capacity depends on the approved layout and load profile.

How accessible are stored goods in Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking?

Storage access is described as ground tier direct; platform via stairs.

What handling equipment is used with Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking?

The documented handling method is manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform). The exact equipment envelope must be checked before the aisle or bay layout is approved.

What stock-rotation method does Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking support?

The documented stock-rotation approach is operator-managed.

What loads can Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking store?

It is intended for long items (ground) + smaller SKUs (platform). Final load ratings and dimensions are confirmed in the Shrusti technical offer.

Universal Shrusti FAQ block

Where is Shrusti based?

Shrusti is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and has more than four decades of material-handling and storage-system experience.

Does Shrusti design and install racking systems?

Yes. The project scope can cover requirement study, layout, system selection, supply, installation, handover and ongoing support.

Can a racking layout be customised?

Yes. Bay dimensions, levels, row lengths, access routes, storage method and accessories are selected around the confirmed load, inventory profile and facility.

Is AMC and inspection support available?

AMC, preventive maintenance and rack-inspection support can be included in the commercial scope for the installed system.

What should I share for a quotation?

Share the facility layout, clear height, load dimensions and weight, SKU and pallet profile, required storage capacity, handling equipment and target project timeline.

What is Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking, and when should a warehouse use it?

Multi-tier cantilever racking adds a platform, or mezzanine, above a standard cantilever racking structure, reached by stairways, so a warehouse can store long, bulky items like pipes or timber on the ground-level arms while using the level above for smaller, more varied SKUs. It's typically specified when a facility needs both types of storage in the same footprint rather than building two separate systems. The system can be single- or double-sided and installed indoors or outdoors, with heavier, higher-picking-rate items generally kept on the ground tier and lighter goods on the platform above.

Who should choose Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking?

Choose Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking when the operation has long items plus smaller, varied SKUs in one footprint and needs ground tier direct; platform via stairs with not density-based storage density.

How is Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking selected?

Selection begins with the load unit, SKU profile, required positions, building envelope and manual/lift truck (ground); manual (platform). Final dimensions and ratings follow the approved layout.

Is Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking a fixed online configuration?

No. Multi-Tier Cantilever Racking is a quote-led storage system configured around the facility, load and operating method.

Why choose Shrusti

One accountable path from requirement to operation.

Shrusti has engineered material handling and storage systems from Chennai since 1985. Each racking project starts with the load unit, SKU profile, facility envelope, handling equipment and operating flow, then moves through layout development, structural selection, supply, installation and handover. Customers can also scope site study, commissioning, operator guidance, AMC and lifecycle support through one accountable team.

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