Cantilever Rack in Owings Mills, Maryland

Field crews leave early with vans loaded. Pipe and conduit stacked on the floor slow that down. Cantilever racking sorts lengths by size so crews pull what they need in minutes.

Placing the run near the van loading doors along Owings Mills Boulevard shortens the walk even more.

Many of these suppliers run lean crews, so every minute at the rack counts. A clear run near the doors with labeled levels is often the single biggest time saver in the building. Crews notice the difference within the first week, and the morning van line moves faster.

Before the layout, walk the morning routine with one crew. Watching where they stop and search shows exactly where the run belongs.

Many service-supply items are light enough to load by hand. Keeping arm levels within easy reach, with the lowest on the base, lets crews work without a forklift.

Heavier bundles go on separate levels sized for forklift handling.

Conduit and thin pipe flex over long spans, so uprights are spaced closer. Arm length matches bundle depth.

We size capacity from the heaviest bundle per level.

The northwest side mixes flex buildings near the New Town business area with larger distribution space toward I-695. A single-sided cantilever storage rack along a wall usually fits flex suites; double-sided runs suit open floor.

Clear height is rarely the limit, since long goods stay near reach height.

Ductwork and insulation are bulky but light. Decked levels hold them without crushing. Mixing them with heavy pipe on the same run works if each level is rated for its load.

Counterbalance forklifts handle moderate lengths with enough aisle to turn. Side-loaders allow narrow aisles for very long stock. Near Reisterstown Road, many buildings have tight yards, so turning room is part of the layout.

Light manufacturers on the northwest side cut and assemble from tube, bar and sheet. Put a cantilever rack beside the cut station so full bars wait nearby and offcuts stay sorted.

With cantilever racking, each material type gets its own level, labeled by size. That shortens the trip from storage to saw and keeps scrap from mixing with usable drops. A compact cantilever storage rack beside the bench handles short pieces.

A short weekly walk along the run catches bent arms, missing locks and bundles hanging too far past the end arm. Field-supply buildings see a lot of hand loading, so posting the rated load on each level matters.

Replace damaged parts instead of bending them back. A clean, labeled run also makes it obvious when stock is running low before a crew needs it.

Pallets that need rotation fit an Owings Mills pallet flow system; deep pallet SKUs fit drive-in rack in Owings Mills.

Ours is a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., where supplying and installing rack has been the work since 1997. See the cantilever rack overview and the Owings Mills service area page, then pass along the sizes you carry so we can lay out a plan free.

Baltimore Pallet Racks

1400 W. Lombard St.

Unit #687

Baltimore, MD 21223

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Can cantilever rack speed up van loading for Owings Mills field crews?

Can crews load cantilever by hand?

Where should ductwork go?

Does cantilever fit a flex suite near the New Town business area?