Step 1: Define Your Materials
The first step in choosing a telescopic cantilever rack is understanding exactly what you need to store. Key parameters: material type (steel, wood, aluminum, composite), dimensions (length, width, thickness), weight per piece and per bundle, and total inventory volume. These determine the arm length, load capacity, and number of levels you need.
Step 2: Assess Your Facility
Your warehouse constraints shape the rack configuration: available floor space, ceiling height, overhead crane capacity and coverage, floor load-bearing capacity, and electrical availability (for motorized systems). Provide these details to our engineers for an optimized layout.
Step 3: Choose TC or TE Series
CHOOSE TC SERIES WHEN:
- Materials fit within 2.3m width
- Maximum structural rigidity needed
- Minimal on-site assembly preferred
- Domestic or short-distance shipping
- Heavy-duty applications (3-5 ton/arm)
CHOOSE TE SERIES WHEN:
- Materials wider than 2.3m
- International shipping (lower freight)
- Adjustable arm spacing needed
- Future reconfiguration likely
- Light to medium loads (1-2 ton/arm)
Step 4: Manual or Motorized
Manual crank is standard and sufficient for most applications (<20 cycles/day). Motorized drive is recommended for high-volume operations (>20 cycles/day), multi-shift facilities, or when operator fatigue is a concern. See our detailed comparison.
Step 5: Get a Quote
With your requirements defined, contact our team for a detailed quotation including: rack configuration, CAD layout, load calculations, surface treatment options, shipping estimate, and installation timeline. We typically respond within 24 hours with a preliminary proposal.
