Discover our primary engineering solutions designed for high structural load capacities and outdoor application durability across Ireland.
The warehousing and logistics landscape of Ireland has experienced dramatic growth over the past decade. Centered around primary logistic corridors such as the Greater Dublin Area, the Cork Harbour development zones, and strategic municipal areas like Shannon and Limerick, the requirement for space optimization is at an all-time high. Modern commercial spaces face the dual pressures of rising land costs and strict compliance mandates, forcing operators to build upwards.
Traditional pallet racking systems fail when handling long, non-standardized products. Whether it is timber distribution centers in Galway, structural steel yards in Belfast, or manufacturing lines in Waterford, cantilever racking has become the standard for handling oversized loads. The ability to eliminate front vertical columns allows forklifts to easily retrieve timber packs, steel bars, extrusions, and PVC conduits without structural interference.
As a leading engineering partner, we deliver customized systems designed according to rigorous FEM (European Federation of Materials Handling) codes, specifically optimized to withstand Irish weather patterns for outdoor storage yards.
Our racking solutions are fabricated using premium steel alloys designed to meet the strict demands of European and international material handling standards.
An in-depth guide to choosing appropriate structural profiles and maintaining compliance under Irish Health & Safety Authority (HSA) guidelines.
Roll-formed cantilever systems are ideal for light to medium duty storage where product loads are predictable and cost efficiency is paramount. For high-capacity environments (such as heavy steel fabrication plants and industrial scrap facilities), structural I-Beam columns fabricated from hot-rolled steel offer extreme resistance to impact damage and high vertical load tolerance.
Single-sided cantilever structures are designed to sit flush against walls, providing a linear storage profile. Double-sided systems offer an identical structural footprint but feature arms on both sides of the central column. This optimizes warehousing aisles, distributing structural loads evenly to prevent overturning moments.
Due to the humid maritime climate of Ireland, rust and oxidation are major structural concerns. Outdoor racking yards must be hot-dip galvanized to ISO 1461 standards, which provides a thick zinc coating designed to protect structural joints and weld zones from salt air and rain.
| Feature / Parameter | Light Duty Roll-Formed Cantilever | Heavy Duty Structural Steel (I-Beam) | Outdoor Galvanized Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Column Height | 2,000 mm to 5,000 mm | 3,000 mm to 9,000+ mm | 3,000 mm to 8,000 mm |
| Load Capacity Per Arm | Up to 800 kg | 1,000 kg to 5,000 kg | 800 kg to 3,500 kg |
| Best Suited Material | PVC pipe, thin profiles, light timber | Structural steel beams, massive timber pack | All weather lumber, outdoor pipes, vehicle frames |
| Finish Coating | Epoxy Powder Coating (Indoor) | Epoxy Powder Coating or Galvanized | Hot-Dip Galvanized to ISO 1461 (Outdoor) |
| Regulatory Standards | EN 15512 / FEM 10.2.02 | EN 15635 / EN 1090 (CE Certification) | EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) & ISO 1461 |
Explore how our customized structural cantilever systems adapt to automated shuttle systems and multi-tier mezzanine storage yards.
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Since its establishment, the company has focused on integrating advanced logistics technologies such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), AGV/AMR robotics, intelligent sorting systems, and real-time data visualization platforms. These solutions enable clients to achieve higher operational accuracy, faster fulfillment speed, and significantly reduced logistics costs.
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Our manufacturing facility utilizes fully integrated, CNC-controlled production machinery to ensure precision and quality across all stages of fabrication. Each raw component undergoes rigorous tensile and chemical analysis before entering the assembly lines.
CNC cutting and sawing ensure dimensional accuracy to within 0.2mm.
Automated spot and structural welding eliminates gas pocket weakness.
All frames are pre-fitted at the factory before shipping to Ireland.
From raw structural steel blocks to completed, load-tested cantilever arm components, our plant maintains strict quality control.
Any cantilever system erected in an Irish commercial workplace is subject to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Failure to keep load structural designs up to date can lead to HSA citations and operational stoppages.
Our engineering services provide comprehensive certification including:
As logistics operations transition toward dark warehouses and full automation, standard steel cantilever designs are evolving. Integrating smart sensor nodes, RFID tracking, and automatic shuttle channels directly onto cantilever supports allows for autonomous pick-and-pack workflows.
RAB Logistics is a leading provider of these high-tech integrations. We design and deliver motorized telescopic cantilever systems and automated pallet cargo carriers that reduce material access times from minutes to seconds, minimizing human error and forklift structural damage.
With integrated WMS / WCS software support, our automated solutions ensure real-time inventory management, giving enterprise operators full control over their industrial material flows.
Get answers to the most common engineering and logistical questions regarding cantilever racking systems in Ireland.
We require the maximum weight of the load, overall product dimensions (length, width, height), whether the installation is indoor or outdoor (to calculate wind loads and choose the right finish), and forklift specifications (lifting heights and aisle limits).
Single-sided cantilever racking is ideal for wall-adjacent placement, maximizing central aisle space. Double-sided racking is used in wider spaces where forklifts can access both sides, which offers better weight distribution and increases overall warehouse storage capacity.
Yes, installations must comply with EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) design codes for steel structures. In coastal regions of Ireland (such as Cork or Galway), outdoor structures must also be designed to withstand local wind loads.
Under the HSA guidelines and European Standard EN 15635, all commercial storage installations must undergo a structural inspection by a qualified racking inspector at least once every 12 months.
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