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In a high-speed glass fabrication line, a 2mm variance in rack alignment isn't just an annoyance—it's a line stoppage. Whether you are feeding a Bottero cutting table or offloading sealed Insulated Glass Units (IGU), your racking system is the physical interface between your product and your profit. Stop risking edge damage and sensor errors with warped wooden crates or flimsy generic stillages. You need precision-engineered steel assets designed for the automation age. |
Modern glazing contractors and fabricators are investing millions in automated lines, yet many still rely on "dumb" storage media. When a robotic arm attempts to pick a sheet of float glass, it relies on the glass being exactly where it’s supposed to be. If your rack has bowed due to steel fatigue or if the rubber has compressed unevenly, the suction cups miss, the vacuum fails, or worse—the glass crashes.
To support automated workflows, a glass transport rack must be more than a bucket; it must be a precision tool. Our L-Shape system is engineered with Q235 carbon structural steel, full-seam welded (never spot welded) to ensure that the 90° angle remains true even after thousands of load cycles. This structural rigidity ensures that your "Jumbo" sheets sit at the perfect 3-5° tilt required for safe robotic picking.
Precision geometry: The 90° vertical support ensures consistent positioning for automated handling.
The nightmare of any quality control manager is discovering scratches on Soft-Coat Low-E glass after it has left the tempering furnace. Traditional racks often use glued-on rubber strips. In the heat of a container or a truck during summer, glue melts, rubber slides, and the raw glass edge cuts through to the steel frame.
We solved this with our proprietary Steel-Core Rubber Profile. We don't use glue. We use EPDM rubber with an internal steel plate, mechanically fastened to the rack with self-tapping screws. This creates a "buffer zone" that is impossible for the glass edge to slice through. Whether you are storing Insulated Glass Units (IGU) or heavy laminated sheets, the contact surface remains perfectly cushioned and aligned, preventing micro-fractures that lead to spontaneous breakage later.
Zero-Fail Protection: Steel-core rubber profile prevents glass edges from contacting the metal frame.
Once the glass is offloaded at the construction site or the window factory, the rack becomes a liability. It takes up space. Standard A-frames clog up your loading docks and cost a fortune to ship back empty. This inefficiency kills your margins on return logistics.
Our L-Shape Glass Holding Rack features a calculated nesting geometry. When empty, the racks slide into one another (nesting) or stack inverted, compressing volume by over 70%. You can fit up to 98 empty racks in a single 40HQ container. This transforms your racks from a "sunk cost" into a highly efficient, returnable fleet asset that moves as fast as your production line.
Logistics Efficiency: Empty nesting capability reduces return freight costs by 70%.
| Feature | Generic A-Frame / Wood Crate | Our Automated Line Compatible L-Rack | Impact on Fabrication Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Material | Softwood or Thin-wall Steel (< 1.5mm) | Q235 Carbon Steel (2.5mm - 3.0mm) | Prevents flexing under load; ensures robot pick-up accuracy. |
| Glass Protection | Glued Rubber / Foam | Mechanically Fixed Steel-Core Rubber | Zero glue failure means no downtime for rack repairs or glass cleanup. |
| Empty Storage | Bulky, Non-Stackable | 7:1 Nesting Ratio | Clears floor space for AGVs and forklifts to move freely. |
| Base Design | Often uneven or wobbly | Engineered Counter-Balance | Stable standing for safe loading without tipping risk. |
Yes. The main vertical columns are reinforced with 50x50mm or 60x60mm square tubes. We rate our heavy-duty models for a Safe Working Load (SWL) of up to 4,000 kg (8,800 lbs), making them ideal for thick architectural glass or stacks of granite.
Absolutely. Every rack is equipped with 4 designated lifting eyelets/pins at the top corners. This allows for safe 4-point lifting using a spreader bar, which is standard procedure in most glass fabrication bays.
No. We use a specifically formulated EPDM or Polyurethane compound that is "non-marking." It is designed to grip the glass without leaving residue that would interfere with washing or IG sealing processes.
Yes. We can adjust the fork pocket dimensions (size and spacing) to match the specifications of your AGV or laser-guided forklifts to ensure seamless autonomous transport within your facility.
For indoor use, we apply a high-grade Electrostatic Powder Coating (standard RAL 5010 Blue) after phosphating. For harsh outdoor storage or high-humidity wet zones, we recommend our Hot-Dip Galvanized finish, which provides 10-20 years of corrosion resistance.
