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In the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing, "Motion" is one of the 8 deadly wastes. Every time an operator walks across the shop floor to find a missing glass lite, you are paying for non-value-added time. |
A key principle of a smart factory is "Visual Management"—anyone standing on the floor should understand the status of production within 5 seconds without asking a question. Standard A-frames all look the same, making it impossible to distinguish between "Urgent," "Rework," or "Ready for Tempering" without reading tiny labels.
By utilizing color-coded Harp Carts, you can institute a robust logic. For example, use Yellow Racks for cutting-to-tempering WIP, and Green Racks for post-tempering cooling. This simple visual cue prevents batches from being mixed and allows supervisors to spot bottlenecks instantly from across the room.
Rolling bases allow the "supermarket" concept of material replenishment to function smoothly.
Bottlenecks occur when downstream machines (like an insulating line or laminating autoclave) run faster or slower than upstream machines. Without a proper buffer, the faster machine has to stop and wait.
Glass Harp Carts serve as the perfect Work-In-Process (WIP) sorting system. Unlike static floor buffers that require cranes to reorganize, these carts are mobile "parking spots." You can build a queue of ready-to-process glass. If a machine goes down, you simply roll the carts to an alternative line. This flexibility creates a "decoupled" workflow where one machine's failure doesn't paralyze the entire factory.
Floor space is a fixed asset. The more space you use for storage, the less you have for production. Traditional wooden crates and L-bucks have a terrible "glass-to-air" ratio. They occupy a large square footage even when they only hold a few sheets.
The vertical, high-density design of our harp carts maximizes the use of vertical space. By storing glass upright in compact slots, you can store 50-60 sheets in a footprint that would normally hold only 10 sheets on a flat pallet. This reclaimed space allows you to widen aisles for forklift safety or even add new machinery.
High-density vertical storage drastically reduces the footprint of WIP inventory.
Yes. By organizing glass vertically and sequentially, operators avoid the dangerous practice of "digging" through stacks of leaning glass. The mobile base also reduces the need for manual carrying of heavy sheets, lowering the risk of back injuries and cuts.
We offer custom powder coating in various colors (Yellow, Blue, Green, Red). This allows you to define specific zones or process stages by color, making compliance with 5S standards intuitive and visual for all employees.
We utilize heavy-duty industrial casters with ball bearings and wear-resistant treads. They are designed to roll over small debris (like glass chips) without seizing and can withstand the constant movement required in a dynamic production environment.
Absolutely. The "Full Base" design allows for random loading of different sizes. You can place a small cabinet door glass next to a large patio door glass without stability issues, which is essential for custom/job-shop manufacturing.
While it varies by model, our standard heavy-duty units are engineered to support upwards of 2,000 kg (approx. 4,400 lbs). The frame is constructed from rigid carbon steel to prevent structural bowing under full load.
