A&A Surplus Inc. · Plantsville, CT
New Cantilever Racks
Most Orders Ship in 48 Hours
Built for Lumber, Pipe, Steel & More
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Configure the system you need for a confirmed quote, or, if you’re not sure which components fit your material, let our rack specialists spec it for you. Either way you’re requesting a quote, not placing an order.
Pick a best-selling system or add your own towers, bases, arms and bracing below. We’ll confirm capacity, pricing, availability and shipping.
Build Your RackNot sure about tower heights or arm sizes? Tell us your material and load and a rack specialist will size the right system for you.
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Best Selling Configuration
Single Sided 12' Towers with 4 48" Arms
Unit Price: $1490.00
- (2) 12' Structural Towers: Capacity 11,600 LBS per Tower
- (4) 48" x 4" Arms: Capacity 2750 LBS per Arm
- (2) 48" Single Side Base
- (1) 48" Brace Set
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12' Structural Tower
Unit Price: $359
Capacity:
- Single Sided: 11,600 LBS
- Double Sided: 23,200 LBS
16' Structural Tower
Unit Price: $499
Capacity:
- Single Sided: 11,600 LBS
- Double Sided: 23,200 LBS
48" Single Side Base
Unit Price: $165
For Double sided, two bases needed per tower
60" Single Side Base
Unit Price: $195
For Double sided, two bases needed per tower
48" × 4" Arm
Unit Price: $68
Capacity:
- 2,750 LBS
60" × 4" Arm
Unit Price: $84
Capacity:
- 2,100 LBS
48" Brace Set
As ShownUnit Price: $170
60" Brace Set
As ShownUnit Price: $185
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What is a Cantilever Rack?
A cantilever rack is a steel storage system designed for items that don’t fit on standard pallet racks, lumber, pipes, steel bar stock, sheet goods, and other long or heavy materials. Instead of shelves, it uses horizontal arms that extend from a central tower. There are no front columns, so loading and unloading with a forklift or by hand is fast and clean.
Not sure how to size arms, towers, and load ratings for your material? Our cantilever rack buyer’s guide walks through the specs step by step.
A&A Surplus stocks both structural steel cantilever towers and individual components. You can buy a complete system or build your own from towers, arms, bases, and brace sets. Most orders ship within 48 hours from Plantsville, CT.
Cantilever Racks Built for Lumber Storage
Lumber doesn’t sit flat on a pallet rack. It needs open-front storage where forklifts can pull full length 2x4s or bundles of PVC straight off the arms. No fighting a cross-brace or upright in the way. That’s the whole point of a cantilever system
Every rack starts with your material needs, not a catalog size. Tell us your longest board length and heaviest bundle weight, and we’ll spec the arm length and tower height to match. Most lumber yards run 42″ to 72″ arms on single-sided towers along a wall, or double-sided rows dow the center for two-way access.
Standard configurations we ship most often:
- 8′ and 12′ structural towers, 3 to 5 arm levels
- 42″, 48″, and 60″ arms, rated up to 2,750 lbs each
- Single-sided for wall runs. Double-sided down the center for two-way forklift access.
Components ship from our 15-acre yard in Plantsville, CT, with most orders out within 48 hours. Build your configuration above, or call 1-800-826-5326 if you’d rather talk specs with someone who’s done this before.
Why Cantilever Racks work for Heavy Industrial Storage
No Front Columns
Open access on the load face. Forklifts and hand-loading both work without maneuvering around posts.
Adjustable Arms
Arms move up or down to fit your exact material height. One system handles multiple product lengths.
Built for Heavy Loads
Structural steel construction. 12′ towers hold up to 11,600 lbs single-sided, 23,200 lbs double-sided.
We Ship Cantilever Racks Nationwide
From our warehouse in Plantsville, CT, we ship cantilever towers, arms, bases, and brace sets to the following states:
Single-Sided vs.
Double-Sided Cantilever Rack
| Feature | Single-Sided | Double-Sided |
|---|---|---|
| Access | One side only | Both sides — ideal for aisles |
| Best For | Wall or corner placement | Freestanding center rows |
| Load Capacity | 11,600 lbs per 12′ tower | 23,200 lbs per 12′ tower |
| Footprint | Smaller — fits tight spaces | Wider — needs more aisle room |
| Common Use | Lumber yards, pipe storage | Steel distribution, fab shops |
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Common Questions
What is the difference between structural and roll-formed cantilever rack?
Structural cantilever racks use heavy-gauge C-channel steel and are built for the highest loads and outdoor exposure. Roll-formed racks are lighter, lower cost, and work well for indoor storage with lighter materials. A&A Surplus stocks structural systems.
How do I know how many arms I need?
A general rule: one arm per 4 feet of material length. For 16-foot lumber, use four arms — one every four feet. Call 1-800-826-5326 and we’ll help you size it correctly before you order.
Do you offer cantilever rack installation services?
Yes. A&A Surplus provides installation in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. Our crew handles teardown of existing systems and full setup of new configurations. If you’re outside our primary service area, call 1-800-826-5326 and we’ll let you know what’s available for your location.
How fast does cantilever rack ship?
Most cantilever rack orders ship within 48 hours from our Plantsville, CT facility. We stock towers, arms, bases, and brace sets, so standard configurations are typically ready to go without a wait. Call ahead on large orders and we’ll confirm availability and schedule your shipment.
Can I buy individual components instead of a full system?
Yes. We sell towers, arms, bases, and brace sets individually. This works well if you’re adding capacity to an existing cantilever system or replacing damaged components. Use the configurator above to build exactly what you need, or call us and we’ll pull the right parts from stock.
Do you buy used cantilever rack?
Yes. If you’re closing a facility, relocating, or clearing out inventory, we purchase used cantilever rack systems. We travel nationwide and handle the teardown crew and removal. Call 1-800-826-5326 or visit our We Purchase Used Equipment page to get the process started.
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