MECO Series 4000 Cantilever Rack Starter and Add-On Units

MECO Series 4000 Heavy Duty Cantilever Rack Systems 

The MECO Series 4000 is the heavy-duty tier of the MECO cantilever rack lineup, designed for facilities storing heavier loads than the Series 1000 can support. Where the Series 1000 tops out at 1,000 lb per arm, the Series 4000 starts at 2,000 lb per arm at the 8' height and steps down to 1,000 lb per arm at 12' -- still significantly more capacity per arm than the Series 1000 at comparable heights. Arms are also longer: 24" at 8', 36" at 10', and 48" at 12'. Three upright heights (8', 10', 12') and two configurations (single-sided and double-sided) produce 12 starter and add-on combinations.

Each unit is sold as a complete bay. A starter unit includes two uprights, the appropriate arms, and a brace set. Add-on units include one upright, arms, and a brace set to extend an existing row. Series 4000 components are not interchangeable with other MECO rack series. Verify you are ordering Series 4000 parts when expanding an existing installation.

Prices are shown by manufacturer model number for direct competitor comparison.

Understanding the Series 4000 Model Structure:

The same three selection decisions apply as on the Series 1000: upright height, single vs. double-sided, and starter vs. add-on.

Height determines arm length and per-arm capacity:

♦ 8' uprights: 24" arms, 2,000 lb per arm. The highest per-arm capacity in the Series 4000. For heavy stock stored at standard warehouse ceiling heights. 37" single-sided base, 65" double-sided base.

♦ 10' uprights: 36" arms, 1,200 lb per arm. Longer reach for wider loads, with strong capacity for heavier industrial materials. 49" single-sided base, 82" double-sided base.

♦ 12' uprights: 48" arms, 1,000 lb per arm. Maximum arm reach in the series, for the widest or longest materials. Requires the largest base footprint: 61" single-sided, 106" double-sided. Verify ceiling clearance before ordering.

Single-sided vs. double-sided: Single-sided units are wall-mounted or end-of-row. Double-sided units are freestanding, with arms on both sides to allow aisle access from either direction. Double-sided base depths are substantially wider than single-sided to maintain stability with bilateral loading -- particularly at 12' where the double-sided base reaches 106".

Starter vs. add-on: Begin every new row with a starter unit. Extend with add-on units. Each add-on shares one upright with the adjacent unit, reducing cost per bay as the row grows.

Need help sizing a system for your facility? Call 866-333-0728 or use the quote form. Volume pricing is available for larger orders.

Where the MECO Series 4000 Cantilever Rack Is Commonly Used:

♦ Steel service centers and metal distributors: Storing structural steel, angle iron, channel, I-beam, flat bar, and heavy plate at organized positions for efficient retrieval by size and grade.

♦ Heavy fabrication shops: Keeping heavy raw material stock -- thick-wall pipe, heavy tube, large extrusions -- off the floor and organized near production equipment for first-in, first-out access.

♦ Lumber and building materials: Heavy dimensional lumber, engineered beams, LVL, and glulam products require the higher per-arm capacity of the Series 4000 over lighter-duty cantilever systems.

♦ Industrial supply and distribution: Organized rack storage for heavy long-goods inventory in supply houses and distribution centers where fast retrieval and clear inventory visibility are priorities.