New Cantilever Racks in Plantsville, CT

Cantilever Racks for Long LoadsIn Stock and Installed.

12′ structural towers rated 11,600 lb and 48″ arms rated 2,750 lb each, for lumber, pipe and steel. Most orders ship within 48 hours.

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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 Shown

Unit Price: $170

60" Brace Set

As Shown

Unit 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. Looking for used? See our used cantilever racks.

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 Assembly Guide

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:

Connecticut
Delaware
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia

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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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough about this company! Jason was on top of it my order and made a delivery with installation with in one week. I would definitely recommend this company. Very professional. Thank you Jason for make it happen.
  
 
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   Mark Campbell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've worked with A&A Surplus for years, and they continue to be a great partner. I had a very small, last-minute order for one of our customers in Connecticut, and Bryan took great care of us. Small orders aren't always convenient, but he turned it around quickly and provided excellent service. Since A&A is local, my customer was able to pick up the material, which saved both time and freight costs. As a fellow rack and shelving distributor, I really appreciate companies that go the extra mile, regardless of order size. Thanks again, Bryan!
  
 
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   Tony Mara 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire crew at A & A Warehouse was excellent to work with. Not only was I impressed by their excellent availability and stock inventory, but also by their clear and effective communication. They went above and beyond expectation, all within a fair pricing window. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone in the industry.
  
 
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   Michele Graziano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A & A Surplus did an outstanding job from start to finish. From the first point of contact through the completion of our shelving project, everything was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. They delivered exactly what they promised, and their team was incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. Truly a great group of people to work with. I will definitely be using them again for future projects. Thank you to the entire staff for an excellent job!
  
 
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   Anne Mao 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have worked with A&A Surplus on 4 separate occasions. For this new project, we required racking in a short time frame. Jim Ambrose, whom we have worked with previously, went above and beyond to help us with our order. We receive a quote and signed off on the order in a matter of hours.

Thank you for helping our team stay organized. We highly recommend A&A Surplus as the go to equipment supplier.
  
 
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   David Kunsman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely satisfied with A&A Surplus. I had to relocate a warehouse and provide replacement racking for the new location. A&A Surplus helped me manage this process from my home location in TN. They were extremely communicative during the entire process and were proactive in helping me avoid some road bumps due to some oversights that I had made. Jim especially worked constantly to make sure that we had everything we needed, including last second adjustments, to begin our move and be ready for business. Thank you A&A Surplus for your dedication to your craft!
  
 
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   Zachary Garman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with A&A Surplus has been an absolutely great experience from start to finish. The purchasing process was smooth, communication was clear, and delivery was handled quickly and professionally.

A special shout-out to Jason, who has been awesome throughout the entire process. He answered every question, made sure everything went smoothly, and truly went above and beyond.

I look forward to working with A&A Surplus again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality products and exceptional service.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim at A&A was great to work with! Responded quickly and answered any and all questions that we had regarding our cantilever racking system. Looking forward to working with him again on any other projects that we have coming down the line.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dan was easy to work with and got me everything I needed quickly!

Cantilever Rack
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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