Cantilever Rack Suppliers in California — 18 Companies
Cantilever rack has no front columns. Arms extend from a single row of uprights, so you can store long, bulky, or irregularly shaped items without fighting a frame. Lumber, pipe, steel bar, furniture, boats — anything that doesn't sit nicely on a 48x40 pallet belongs on cantilever. California is the largest warehouse market in the US by a wide margin. The Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties) alone has more than 1.5 billion square feet of warehouse space. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handle roughly 40% of all US container imports, feeding a massive network of distribution centers stretching east through the IE.
Learn more about cantilever rack in California ↓Cantilever Rack Suppliers in California (18)
Racksource Inc
Racksource has over 25 years buying and selling used and new rack serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Inland Empire, and Orange County.
Bakersfield Rack & Shelving
Family-owned pallet rack and shelving distributor serving the Southern San Joaquin Valley, offering a large local stock of new and used warehouse racking with in-house CAD design, engineering, and installation. Sister operation to Fresno Rack & Shelving.
QMH Inc.
QMH provides pallet rack systems warehouse design and installation services from their Southern California facility.
Complete Warehouse Supply
Warehouse equipment distributor in Lake Saint Louis with nationwide distribution. Sells pallet rack, pallet flow, cantilever, shelving with factory-direct pricing and installation.
IMH Group
Founding MemberIMH Group provides warehouse racking solutions for businesses looking to improve storage capacity, workflow, and overall efficiency. We offer pallet racking, custom layouts, installation, project management, and permitting support for warehouses throughout Southern California and beyond. From new material to custom-manufactured racks, our team helps businesses build safer, more organized, and more productive warehouse spaces.
Nucor Warehouse Systems
North America's largest pallet rack manufacturer, formed through Nucor's acquisition of Hannibal and Elite Storage Solutions. Operates manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, Houston, and Atlanta.
Fresno Rack & Shelving
The largest stocking distributor of warehouse pallet racks in the Western US, offering new and used racking with in-house design, permitting, and installation crews. Family-owned business founded in 1987 with over 30 years of expertise.
Quality Material Handling
Full-service warehouse solutions provider and licensed General B Contractor offering warehouse design permitting installation and custom fabrication since 1991.
Rack Store
Rack Store is a Nucor Warehouse Systems Premier Stocking Distributor since 1992 with a 20,000 sq ft warehouse shipping from California and Utah within 24 hours.
The Rack Depot
The Rack Depot maintains a large inventory of new and used pallet racking, shelving, and warehouse rack systems in the Los Angeles area.
Warehouse Solutions Inc
Southern California largest warehousing services company offering new and used pallet racking installation rack repair seismic inspections and permit services nationwide.
A and A Boltless Rack and Shelving
Family-owned wholesale distributor with over 35 years experience providing pallet racks boltless shelving mezzanines cantilever systems and material handling equipment.
Structural Engineering & Design (SCED)
Full-service engineering firm led by Bob Sharifi specializing in seismic engineering for pallet racking. Over 20 years experience in initial design, testing, inspections, permitting submittals, and seismic compliance.
Hammerhead Warehouse Systems
Specializes in engineered warehouse systems including design, installation, and support for distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and cold storage operations. Available for on-site visits nationwide.
Total Industries
Total Industries provides all-inclusive pallet racking solutions for Northern and Central California with design, permits, and installation.
United Material Handling
United Material Handling manufactures pallet rack and storage systems from their state-of-the-art facility in Moreno Valley CA. They are CWB certified with advanced robotic welding capabilities.
Sacramento Rack and Shelving
The Central Valley largest selection of new and used rack and shelving offering installation delivery rack repair and permit services as a premier Hannibal Industries stocking distributor.
Material Handling & Storage Inc
Material Handling & Storage (MHS) has served Northern California, Bay Area, Sacramento, and Reno markets since 1992 with design, integration, and installation.
When to Choose Cantilever Rack
- ✓Your product is longer than a standard pallet (lumber, pipe, tubing, bar stock)
- ✓Loads are bulky or irregularly shaped and don't palletize well
- ✓You need to load and unload from the front without obstructions
- ✓Forklift operators handle items of varying lengths throughout the day
- ✓You want adjustable arm heights to accommodate changing inventory mix
Key Specs to Ask About
- •Arm length (determines max load depth — 24" to 72" is typical)
- •Arm capacity (rated per arm, not per level — 500 to 5,000+ lbs)
- •Column height and base depth (taller rack needs deeper bases for stability)
- •Single-sided vs. double-sided configuration
- •Arm pitch — spacing between bolt holes determines height adjustability
- •Bracing type (X-bracing vs. horizontal only) affects lateral stability
California requires seismic engineering for cantilever rack installations. All rack must resist lateral seismic forces per ASCE 7 and local building code. Budget for heavier baseplates, larger anchor bolts, and stamped engineering.
How It Compares
| Factor | Cantilever Rack | Selective Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Load type | Long, bulky, irregularly shaped | Standard pallets (48x40) |
| Front columns | None — clear front access | Columns on both sides of each bay |
| Arm adjustability | Height adjustable via bolt holes | Beam levels adjustable via teardrop slots |
| Typical use | Lumber, pipe, furniture, bar stock | Palletized goods in distribution |
| Cost per position | $$$ (heavier steel, fewer positions per foot) | $ (most economical per pallet) |
Cantilever is designed for items that don't fit on pallets — long stock, bulky shapes, and oversized items. If your product palletizes well, selective rack is cheaper and more efficient. If it doesn't palletize well, cantilever is the answer.
California's economy is larger than India's. The Inland Empire east of LA has more warehouse square footage than Manhattan has office space — and it smells significantly less like hot garbage in August.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The longest piece of dimensional lumber ever milled was a Douglas fir measuring 126 feet — roughly the length of a Boeing 737. Good luck fitting that on a standard pallet.
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