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Cantilever rack labels
Labelling cantilever racks, also known as long-storage racks, requires a different approach compared to labelling regular pallet racking in your warehouse. It is not uncommon for warehouses that store long and/or heavy-duty goods to have to deal with a more than average share of dust and dirt. As a result, the type of material you choose for your rack labels should be able to withstand these challenging conditions. Another point of interest that requires careful consideration when labelling cantilever racks is the placement of the labels on the cantilever arm. The label consultants at ONE2ID are on hand to help you find a suitable solution.
Where do you place your cantilever rack labels?
Proper and clear identification is essential in any warehouse, but labelling cantilever racks can be a challenge. For instance, can the racks be accessed from one or both sides? Does your cantilever racking system combine long goods storage with pallet storage on decking? How does the routing of your reach trucks and side loaders come into play? The answer to these questions will determine the proper placement of your cantilever rack labels to ensure long-term legibility from every angle.
Next, you have to consider the type of goods or materials that are being stored in your warehouse. Coils, rolls and pallets are less likely to overhang the edge of the rack compared to bulky loads such as metal beams, steel tubes and plywood, which limit the visibility of certain parts of your racks.
Feel free to contact one of our label experts for advice on applying the labels to specific parts of the cantilever rack, for example to the side or the front of the cantilever arm, or even to the base of the upright.
Label materials for cantilever rack labels
Our production team designs and manufactures labels for different types of cantilever racks, such as structural, I-beam or light duty.
Storing and transporting long and heavy goods inside your warehouse comes with an increased chance of damaging the rack labels. To ensure long-term use of your labels we recommend choosing impact-resistant label materials such as anisotropic magnet, strong polyproylene or raised labels made from polyester. Their strong adhesive qualities combined with a protective laminate finish provide these label materials with a strong resistance to humidity, oils, chemicals, UV-light and harsh weather conditions, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Yellow or multi-colour cantilever rack labels?
When you think of warehouse rack labels, the first things that probably comes to mind are yellow labels. Yellow, along with white, is a colour often used for various rack labels. While single-colour labels are a simple solution for labelling your cantilever racks, there are some drawbacks.
If your racking system consists of more than 3 upper levels, we recommend the use of multicolourd rack labels. Colour-coded rack labels with corresponding level colours offer several benefits to your day-to-day warehouse operations.
- Colour provides contrast and clarity.
- Colour recognition requires less time and effort than reading a text.
- The use of colour improves work accuracy and speed.
These days, plenty of warehouses opt for a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) racking system to gain maximum storage capacity. Colour-coded rack labels are the perfect solution for improving the work efficiency of warehouse operators who have to navigate the narrow aisles. Instead of having to look up and scan all the locations, they are able to locate the colour assigned to the location in a matter of seconds, thereby saving valuable time.
To further enhance the benefits of colour-coding, our label designers apply a matte laminate finish to the preprinted labels. This absorbs the light from various light sources, ensuring the legibility of both the colour of the label and the location data, even at the top levels of your racking system.
Tips and advice on cantilever rack labels
As you have just read, there are several options to choose from for the identification of your cantilever rack labels. As with any adhesive material, the durability of your labels depends on proper application of the labels. No matter how high the quality of the label material, no label will stick to a dusty, greasy or dirty surface for any length of time. Always make sure to thoroughly clean the surface prior to installing any type of label.
With our installation tools, you can easily clean the surface and apply your labels yourself. You can also choose to outsource the cleaning and installation to our warehouse partner. Feel free to request a non-binding installation quote when placing your label order. Contact our consultans for personal advice on labels and installation or to schedule an MS Teams meeting.
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