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Stop the "Domino Effect" Before It Starts.In a busy glazing shop or distribution center, gravity is your enemy. You need a float glass storage solution that combines the space-saving logic of an L-shape with the stability of a fortress. Our No-Tip design ensures your jumbo sheets and high-value IGUs stay vertical, secure, and ready for transport. |
For glass fabricators, the debate between A-Frames and L-Racks usually comes down to one thing: floor space versus stability. A-Frames are naturally stable but eat up your walkway. L-Racks save space (you can push them against a wall) but have a notorious reputation for tipping forward when loaded with heavy 19mm float glass or dense laminated sheets.
We solved this physics problem not by changing the footprint, but by re-engineering the center of gravity. Our L-Shape Glass Holding Rack features a precise 85°-87° vertical tilt. This 3-5° setback forces the glass weight to lean naturally into the structure, not away from it. Furthermore, unlike generic racks that rely solely on the base width, we integrate Counter-Balance Blocks on the rear spine. This allows you to load up to 4 tons of glass without the rack bowing or becoming front-heavy, even during forklift braking.
Every glazier knows the sound of glass grinding against bare metal. It usually means a rejected shipment due to edge shelling or clam-shell chips. The weak point in most racks isn't the steel; it's the rubber.
Standard racks use adhesive-backed rubber strips. Under the crushing weight of a 3,000 lb load of sharp-edged raw glass, the glass acts like a guillotine, slicing through the rubber and eventually hitting the steel tube. Glue fails in hot warehouses, leading to "pad drift."
We utilize a Steel-Core Rubber Profile. We don't glue it; we mechanically fasten it with self-tapping screws through the internal steel plate. This creates a permanent buffer zone. Whether you are storing soft-coat Low-E glass that is sensitive to scratches, or heavy tempered panels, the glass never touches the structural metal. This significantly reduces your breakage rate (shrinkage) during internal WIP (Work In Progress) transfers.
If you are delivering IGUs or window packages to construction sites, your profit margin is often eaten up by the return trip. Hauling empty A-frames back to the factory is essentially shipping air.
Our design is strictly focused on Return Logistics. The specific geometry of the base allows these racks to Nest (stack inside one another) when empty. You can condense 7 empty racks into the footprint of about 2 full ones. This means a standard 40HQ container can hold nearly 100 units of our compact racks, or your flatbed truck can clear a jobsite in one trip rather than three. This transforms the rack from a simple storage unit into a high-efficiency logistics asset.
Q: Can these racks handle random size (loose) glass sheets without slipping?
A: Yes, but for loose "lite" sizes, we recommend using ratchet straps secured to the integrated anchor hooks. For smaller pieces, we can install a retention bar (stop bar) to prevent lateral sliding.
Q: What is the maximum load capacity for the standard L-Rack?
A: Our standard heavy-duty model is rated for 3,300 lbs (1.5 Tons) to 8,800 lbs (4 Tons) depending on the tube wall thickness selected (2.5mm vs 3.0mm).
Q: Will the rubber pads mark the glass or damage Low-E coatings?
A: No. We use non-marking EPDM rubber with a Shore A hardness of 70-80. It provides grip without leaving residue or scratching soft coatings.
Q: Is this rack compatible with standard pallet jacks?
A: Absolutely. The base design includes specific 4-way fork channels compatible with standard warehouse pallet jacks and forklifts, making internal shop maneuverability easy.
Q: Do you offer custom sizes for Jumbo Sheets (over 130 inches)?
A: Yes. While our standard export size maximizes container loading, we regularly fabricate "Jumbo" racks (up to 2032mm/80" high) for architectural glazing projects.
