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Stop losing profit to chipped edges and "domino" accidents in your stone yard. |
In the stone industry, we deal with a unique paradox: materials that are incredibly heavy yet surprisingly brittle. Whether you are handling Calacatta Marble, Granite, or engineered Quartz, the storage challenge remains the same. Traditional wooden A-frames rot in the yard, and generic welded racks often lack the structural engineering to handle the dynamic forces of a forklift stopping abruptly with a 3,000 lb load.
The Heavy duty L-stand for marble slabs (technically adapted from high-precision glass logistics) is engineered to solve the "Metal-on-Stone" contact problem. Unlike standard racks where the rubber peels off after a few months of rain and UV exposure, our system uses Steel-Core Rubber Profiles. These aren't glued on; they are mechanically fixed with self-tapping screws. This means when you slide a heavy raw slab onto the rack, the sharp edge won't slice through the protection, keeping your polished faces pristine.
The steel-core rubber profile is screwed directly into the frame, preventing the "slicing" effect common with heavy stone slabs.
A common nightmare in any stone yard is the "toppling" effect. If a rack isn't perfectly balanced, removing the front slab can cause the unit to tip backward, or loading a heavy bundle can tip it forward. Our L-Stand design utilizes a Q235 Carbon Steel chassis with a calculated center of gravity.
The system features a 90° vertical support with a critical 3-5° micro-tilt. This allows slabs to rest securely against the backboard without excessive leaning weight that could cause snapping in thinner 2cm materials. Furthermore, the base is reinforced with 100x50mm rectangular tubing to withstand the torque of a loaded forklift or crane lift.
The 3-5° tilt design ensures slabs stay vertical and secure without putting stress on the material.
If you are distributing slabs to showrooms or jobsites, you know the pain of return logistics. Shipping empty A-frames back to the warehouse is shipping "air." It eats into your margins.
Our L-stands feature a revolutionary Nesting Capability. When empty, these racks slide into one another (like shopping carts), reducing storage volume by up to 70%. This means you can fit nearly 100 empty units in a standard truck or container, drastically cutting your return freight costs. For stone distributors, this transforms the rack from a consumable cost into a reusable logistic asset.
Empty racks nest tightly together, reclaiming valuable square footage in your fabrication shop or warehouse.
Stone fabrication environments are wet, dusty, and abrasive. We utilize Full Seam Welding rather than spot welding to ensure no water gets inside the tubes to cause internal rust. For outdoor storage yards, we offer Hot-Dip Galvanized options that resist corrosion for decades, even in humid coastal climates. Whether you are moving bundles with an overhead crane using the integrated lifting lugs or navigating narrow aisles with a forklift, this heavy duty L-stand is built to outlast the competition.
Engineered with a counter-balance weight to prevent forward tipping when fully loaded with heavy granite or marble.
Q: Can these L-stands handle the weight of 3cm Granite slabs?
A: Absolutely. Our heavy-duty models are rated for loads between 1.5 tons (3,300 lbs) and 4 tons (8,800 lbs). The structural Q235 steel frame is specifically engineered to handle the high density of natural stone without bowing.
Q: Will the metal rack scratch the polished face of my marble?
A: No. We use a proprietary Steel-Core Rubber profile. This high-durometer EPDM rubber provides a cushion that separates the stone from the steel frame. Because it has a steel core and is screwed in, it won't slide off or get cut by raw slab edges.
Q: Is this rack compatible with overhead cranes?
A: Yes. The racks come equipped with reinforced lifting eyelets/lugs at the top, allowing for safe 4-point lifting via overhead bridge cranes, which is standard in most stone fabrication shops.
Q: Can I store engineered quartz and natural stone on the same rack?
A: Yes, the racks are universal for plate-shaped materials. However, we recommend separating materials by size and weight to maintain a balanced center of gravity for safe transport.
Q: Do you offer custom sizes for "Jumbo" slabs?
A: Yes. While our standard 1600mm length fits most applications, we manufacture custom dimensions to accommodate Jumbo Quartz slabs or oversized Quartzite blocks to ensure full support and prevent overhang cracking.
