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For glass distributors and fabricators, "Export Grade" isn't just a label—it is the difference between receiving a container of pristine Wholesale Tempered Glass and opening a box of expensive shards. Whether you are shipping Insulated Glass Units (IGU) across the ocean or managing Truck Delivery Racks for local routes, structural integrity under dynamic load is non-negotiable. Stop compromising your supply chain with flimsy racks that rust, warp, or fail to protect your high-value float glass. |
In the glass fabrication industry, particularly when handling heavy Laminated Glass or thick architectural panels, the contact point between the rack and the glass edge is critical. Traditional racks use generic rubber strips glued to the steel. Under the immense pressure of 3,000 lbs of glass, combined with the vibration of a semi-truck or the sway of a container ship, the glass edge acts like a knife.
It slices through the rubber, makes contact with the bare steel, and results in catastrophic "clam-shelling" or immediate shattering. Our Heavy duty glass rack systems utilize a Steel-Core Rubber Profile. This involves a steel plate vulcanized inside the rubber, which is then mechanically fastened to the rack frame with self-tapping screws. The glass cannot cut through the steel core, ensuring the cushion never fails, protecting your Low-E coatings and polished edges.
Built-in steel plate rubber strips mechanically fastened to prevent detachment under heavy loads.
For Glass Wholesalers and distributors, the cost of reverse logistics can bleed margins dry. Traditional A-frames are stable but bulky; once the glass is delivered to the job site, you are paying full freight to transport empty steel air back to your warehouse.
Our L-Shape Glass Holding Rack is engineered with a specific geometric asymmetry that allows for Nesting. You can stack 7 to 10 empty racks in the space of 2 loaded ones. This capability turns a logistical nightmare into a streamlined operation, allowing you to fit nearly 100 empty racks in a standard 40HQ container or return truck, slashing your return freight costs by over 60%.
Empty nesting capability significantly reduces warehouse footprint and return shipping costs.
Fabricators handling Insulated Glass Units (IGU) or Jumbo sheets know that static load capacity is different from dynamic load capacity. A rack might hold 4,000 lbs sitting on a warehouse floor, but can it hold that same weight when a forklift driver hits a bump or a truck slams on the brakes?
We utilize Q235 Carbon Structural Steel with Full Seam Welding (MIG/TIG) rather than cost-saving spot welding. Our design includes a calculated 3-5 degree tilt. This specific angle is the "sweet spot"—steep enough to keep the glass sheets vertically stable against the backboard during handling, but not so leaned back that it increases the footprint unnecessarily. This makes our Transport racks for Laminated Glass sheets the safest option for both inter-factory transport and final delivery.
Full seam welded Q235 steel structure supporting heavy architectural glass without deformation.
See the difference between standard market racks and our Export Grade solutions designed for high-volume glass distributors.
| Feature | Standard Market Rack | Export Grade Grack (Our Solution) |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Material | Unknown / Scrap Steel | Certified Q235 Carbon Structural Steel |
| Rubber Protection | Glued-on Rubber (Peels off) | Steel-Core EPDM (Screwed on, Anti-cut) |
| Welding Process | Spot / Stitch Welding | Full Seam Welding (No cracks under load) |
| Surface Treatment | Spray Paint (Rusts quickly) | Electrostatic Powder Coating or Hot-Dip Galvanized |
| Return Logistics | Non-stackable (High freight cost) | Nestable Design (70% Volume Reduction) |
Yes. The backboard structure is reinforced with 50x50mm or 60x60mm square tubes to prevent bowing. This ensures that even thin 1/4" or 3/32" glass sheets remain perfectly flat and supported, preventing stress cracks during transport.
Absolutely. We manufacture Heavy duty glass rack systems specifically for Jumbo sizes (e.g., 130" x 204" or larger). These feature reinforced base channels and additional lifting points for crane operations.
The L-shaped base is geometrically designed to slide into another identical rack when empty. By removing the vertical poles (if applicable) or simply stacking them, you can fit up to 98-112 empty units in a single 40HQ container, drastically lowering your per-unit shipping cost.
Yes. We use high-quality EPDM rubber with a specific shore hardness (70-80 Shore A). It provides enough grip to prevent sliding but is non-marking and soft enough to protect delicate Low-E coatings from scratches during the Warehouse Organization Systems process.
Yes. Our export grade racks come equipped with welded crane lifting eyes (lugs) on the top header bar, as well as full-length forklift pockets at the base, allowing for versatile handling at both the factory and the construction site.
