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Is "Ghost Breakage" Eating Your Margins? |
In the glass fabrication industry, particularly for those handling Wholesale Tempered Glass or heavy laminated sheets, the integrity of the contact surface is non-negotiable. Traditional A-frames often use general-purpose rubber strips attached with industrial adhesive. While this works in a climate-controlled warehouse, it fails during transport.
Under the weight of 3,000 lbs of glass and the vibration of the road, glued rubber "creeps" or peels off entirely. Once the sharp edge of a Glass sheet storage rack cuts through the soft rubber, or the strip falls off, your glass hits bare steel. The result is immediate shelling or catastrophic stress fractures, often discovered only when the glazier unloads at the construction site.
Close-up of the screw-fixed steel-core rubber profile that prevents glass-to-metal contact.
To eliminate this risk, our Screw-fixed rubber protection glass dollies utilize a specialized EPDM profile with a vulcanized steel core. This is not a simple bumper; it is a structural component of the rack.
Beyond protection, logistics efficiency drives the bottom line for glass distributors. While A-frames are stable, they are notorious "air shippers" on return trips. Our L-Shape Glass Holding Rack features a nesting design that revolutionizes reverse logistics.
Once the glass is offloaded at the customer's shop or jobsite, the empty racks can be stacked like shopping carts. You can fit approximately 7 empty racks in the footprint of 2 full ones. This reduces return freight costs by up to 70%, making it feasible to use these racks as a returnable asset system for regional deliveries.
Empty L-shape racks nested together to maximize storage density and minimize return shipping costs.
These are not lightweight shop carts. They are engineered for the rigors of heavy industrial handling.
Heavy-duty construction supporting large-format architectural glass with zero structural deflection.
Q: Will the rubber profile stain the edges of PVB laminated glass?
A: No. We use high-grade EPDM rubber that is non-marking and chemically stable, preventing any reaction or discoloration on the PVB interlayer of laminated glass.
Q: Can these racks handle "Jumbo" size sheets (130" x 204")?
A: Yes, we offer custom dimensions. For Jumbo sheets, we extend the base and height and increase the number of L-profile uprights to ensure the glass doesn't bow or flex during transport.
Q: How do you prevent the racks from tipping over when loaded with heavy IGUs?
A: The L-shape design includes calculated counter-balance weights on the back frame. Additionally, the base geometry ensures the center of gravity remains within the footprint even when loaded with high-density double glazing units.
Q: Are the rubber strips replaceable if they eventually wear out?
A: Yes, this is a key advantage of the screw-fixed design. You can simply unscrew the old strip and attach a new steel-core profile in minutes, without scraping off old glue or prepping the surface.
Q: Can these racks be used for stone slabs as well?
A: Absolutely. Many of our clients are stone fabricators. The same protection principles apply to preventing chips on quartz or granite slabs, and the weight capacity is sufficient for stone bundles.
