Stop shipping "dead air" back to your glass fabrication plant. Whether you are moving solar collector glass, architectural IGUs, or managing facility MRO window storage, the logistical cost of empty static racks is eating your margins. Our Collapsible Glass Storage Transport Rack eliminates 80% of return freight costs while providing military-grade protection against edge chipping and breakage.
In the high-volume glass industry—whether you are supplying raw solar panels to a manufacturing line like Rheem's or distributing architectural insulated glass units (IGUs)—the physical movement of the product is where profit is lost. The industry standard "A-frame" or static harp rack works fine on the shop floor, but it is a financial disaster in transit.
Once the glass is delivered to the job site or assembly plant, you are left with a bulky, empty steel structure. You are essentially paying full freight rates to transport air back to your facility. Furthermore, standard metal racks often lack the specific damping required to prevent micro-cracks and edge shelling during the vibration of road transport.
The Collapsible Glass Transport Pallet is engineered to solve the specific "return ratio" problem. Unlike static racks, this unit transforms.
Figure 1: A fully collapsed rack, ready for high-density stacking.
The Math of Efficiency: When deployed, it holds up to 4,400 lbs (2000kg) of glass. When empty, the side posts fold down or can be removed (plug-in style). This allows you to stack the empty racks up to 11 units high. In a standard 40ft High Cube container, you can fit 112 empty folded racks. This drastically reduces your return shipping frequency and cost.
Transporting glass isn't just about the steel; it's about the interface between the steel and the glass. Cheap foam or wood wears out, exposing the glass to bare metal. Our racks utilize a proprietary 10mm thick rubber profile with an internal steel insert.
This is not glued on; it is mechanically fastened with self-threading pins. This ensures that even under the heavy vertical load of thick granite slabs or multiple solar glass sheets, the rubber will not compress to the point of failure. This design effectively isolates the glass from road shock, preventing the "rubbing" damage that leads to rejection at the quality control station.
Floor space in a glass fabrication plant or a solar manufacturing facility is premium real estate. You cannot afford to have glass spread out horizontally. The Agrack system is designed for vertical integration.
Equipped with heavy-duty stacking feet and precise positioning guides, these racks can be stacked 3-high when fully loaded. This immediately triples your warehouse storage capacity without expanding your footprint. The structural stability is tested to ensure safety even when loaded with high-density materials like laminated glass or stone slabs.
Whether your facility relies on overhead bridge cranes or a fleet of forklifts, the design integrates seamlessly. The base features reinforced forklift channels (available in 2-way or 4-way entry) for safe lifting from the bottom. For crane operations, welded lifting lugs (eyes) are positioned at the corners, allowing for stable rigging.
| Specification | Details |
| Material Grade | Q235 Carbon Steel (Industrial Grade) |
| Load Capacity | Up to 4,400 lbs (2000kg) per unit |
| Stacking Capacity | 3 High (Fully Loaded) / 7-11 High (Folded Empty) |
| Surface Treatment | Powder Coating (Standard) or Hot-Dip Galvanized (Outdoor/Anti-Rust) |
| Contact Surface | 10mm Rubber with Internal Steel Plate |
1. Can these racks handle raw solar collector glass sheets without scratching?
Yes. The 60 Shore A hardness rubber with internal steel support is specifically designed to grip smooth glass surfaces firmly without scratching, while preventing the sheets from shifting during transport.
2. We use automated loading arms. Are the dimensions precise enough?
Absolutely. Unlike wooden crates, our glass storage racks are manufactured with laser-cutting precision, ensuring consistent dimensions for integration with automated assembly lines and robotic loaders.
3. How many folded racks fit in a standard shipping truck?
For a standard 53ft trailer or a 40HQ container, you can fit approximately 112 folded units. This high density is the core key to reducing your reverse logistics costs.
4. Is the Hot-Dip Galvanized option necessary for indoor storage?
If used strictly indoors (like in a dry MRO warehouse), Powder Coating is sufficient. However, if your racks are stored outside in the yard or exposed to humidity (common in stone or glass processing), Hot-Dip Galvanizing is recommended to prevent rust contamination on the glass.
5. Can you customize the rack for non-standard oversized IGU panels?
Yes. While we have standard sizes (e.g., L1800 x W1150 mm), we frequently manufacture custom dimensions to accommodate specific solar panel sizes or jumbo architectural glass requirements.
