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Delivering oversized architectural glass or heavy bulletproof glass to a construction site presents a completely different set of risks than internal factory storage. |
When transporting laminated curved glass or multi-layer safety glass, gravity alone is not enough to hold the sheets in place. Road vibrations can cause sheets to "walk" or separate, leading to edge damage or delamination.
Our racks integrate a dual-security system designed for the road. We utilize steel limit bars combined with high-tension ratchet straps. This system compresses the glass pack firmly against the A-Frame structure, making the glass and the rack a single, unified mass. This rigidity is essential when traversing rough construction site terrain, preventing the "chatter" that causes micro-fractures in rigid materials.
For glazing contractors, getting the glass to the site is only half the battle. You often need to lift the entire rack to an upper floor using a tower crane. A standard storage rack is not designed for these suspension stresses and can buckle mid-air.
We engineer our transport racks with reinforced crane lifting eyes (lugs) welded directly into the main load-bearing columns. Coupled with our Full Seam Welding process, this structural continuity allows the fully loaded rack to be lifted safely. This capability significantly speeds up site operations, allowing you to bypass service elevators and deliver glass directly to the installation zone.
One of the hidden costs in shipping glass to distant customers is the "empty return" leg. Shipping bulky, empty welded racks back to your factory is shipping air.
Our Detachable A-Frame design solves this financial drain. Once the glass is installed, the racks can be dismantled into a compact flat-pack form. This allows you to stack up to 4-5 times as many empty racks in a return truck or container, slashing your reverse logistics freight costs by over 70%.
1. What is the maximum weight capacity for these transport racks?
Our standard heavy-duty models are rated for 1.5 to 2.0 tons per side, making them suitable for thick laminated sheets and heavy stone slabs.
2. Can the racks be lifted by a forklift while fully loaded?
Yes. The base includes reinforced forklift pockets (slots) that distribute the weight evenly, preventing the base from bowing during lifting.
3. How do you prevent the glass from sliding sideways during a turn?
We install vertical side-stop blocks at the end of the base ledges. These physical barriers prevent the glass pack from sliding off the rack during cornering or braking.
4. Is the paint durable enough for outdoor site storage?
We use an industrial-grade powder coating or epoxy paint finish that resists corrosion from rain and UV exposure, suitable for temporary outdoor storage on job sites.
5. Are the assembly tools included for the detachable racks?
The racks are designed for assembly with standard metric wrenches. No specialized tooling is required, allowing site crews to easily dismantle them for return transport.
