Cantilever racking is specially designed to store long or varying length items, such as metal beams, pipes, molding, wooden boards, metal and plastic sheets among other materials. The system basically consists of columns with one or two horizontal beams at the base to provide stability. A series of arms are attached on which the load is placed. Loads may be handled manually when they are lightweight, or by using lift trucks or other appropriate lifting systems when heavy items are involved.