MECO SDU8 Double-Sided Cantilever Starter Rack Unit

The MECO Double-Sided Cantilever Starter Unit, Model SDU8, is a Series 4000 heavy-duty cantilever rack system designed to provide a complete storage solution for long, bulky, or irregular materials. This starter unit creates one functional storage bay and is well-suited for open floor areas where materials can be accessed from both sides. The arms adjust on 3 in centers and use a hairpin keeper for quick, simple height changes. Straight arms are available with or without a lip and include a minimum pitch of 3/8 in per foot to help compensate for deflection under evenly distributed loads.

Specifications:
♦ Model Numer SDU8
♦ Upright Height: 8’-0”
♦ Upright Capacity: 43,000 pounds
♦ Base Length: 65”
♦ Brace Set:  72” measured from the center of the upright to the center of the next upright.
♦ Number of Straight Arms: 16
♦ Arm Length:  24” long and adjustable on 3” centers and uses a hairpin keeper for fast, simple height changes.
♦ Arm Capacity: 2,000 pounds each. Caution: Don’t exceed the upright capacity.
♦ Straight arms are available with or without a lip.
♦ STRAIGHT ARMS have a minimum pitch of 3 /8" per foot to compensate for deflection. Arm capacities are based on an evenly distributed load.
♦ Standard finish is gray. Custom colors are available for an additional cost.
♦ Product image is shown with 8 arms for illustration purposes only. The actual number of arms may vary depending on the selected unit or configuration.

Why Use This Product:
Use the Double-Sided Cantilever Starter Unit when your facility needs organized, high-capacity storage for standard heavy-duty industrial materials. A cantilever rack is a practical choice for products that are difficult to store on standard pallet racks or shelving, including pipe, tubing, lumber, bar stock, conduit, structural steel, panels, trim, and other long or awkward items. The double-sided design allows access from both sides of the rack, making it useful in open warehouse aisles, fabrication areas, lumber yards, supply houses, and manufacturing facilities. Adjustable arms allow the rack levels to be repositioned as inventory sizes change, helping the system adapt to different storage needs.

How It Helps Your Operation:
The MECO SDU8 helps your operation improve material organization, reduce floor clutter, and make better use of available floor and vertical space. By storing long, bulky materials in designated rack positions, your team can locate products faster and reduce damage from stacking items on the floor. The open-front cantilever design makes loading and unloading easier with forklifts, carts, or manual handling, depending on the material being stored. The starter unit format provides a complete first bay that can be expanded with compatible add-on units as your storage requirements grow. Always load arms evenly and do not exceed the upright capacity when configuring the system.

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