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In a typical glass fabrication plant, a piece of glass is handled 6 to 8 times before it leaves the shipping dock. Every time a worker moves a lite from a "WIP cart" to a "shipping rack," you lose money and risk scratches. The solution is the "One-Touch" strategy: Load the glass directly from the tempering or IGU line onto a versatile folding glass shipping racks system that serves as both your factory cart and your delivery vehicle. |
Factory managers often hesitate to use shipping racks for internal production because they fear the racks are too flimsy or lack proper protection.
Our racks are engineered with industrial-grade Q235 steel uprights (see detail below). Unlike lightweight disposal racks, these heavy-duty posts are designed to withstand the daily abuse of forklift impacts and crane loading. The structural rigidity ensures that the rack doesn't flex when moved across uneven factory floors, protecting your fresh sealant and edge work. By using a robust glass transport pallet as your internal WIP carrier, you eliminate the need to purchase separate "shop carts."
The reinforced steel backbone provides the rigidity needed for moving heavy IGU batches safely across the plant.
The biggest enemy of Lean Manufacturing is clutter. Fixed A-frames that are waiting for the next batch sit empty, taking up valuable square footage that could be used for production machinery or staging.
The Agrack system allows you to implement a Dynamic Staging Area. When racks are empty, they are folded down (as shown below) and stacked away, instantly clearing the aisle. This "pop-up" capacity means your factory floor can adapt to the day's production schedule. You can store 50 folded racks in the space of 5 open ones, keeping your facility clean, organized, and safe.
Collapse empty racks in seconds to free up valuable floor space for high-value production tasks.
For manufacturers of finished windows and doors, the challenge is even greater. Protruding hardware and frames make stacking difficult.
Our modular design supports customized Window and Door Transport Stacking configurations. The open side access allows for the loading of pre-hung doors or large window units without "threading the needle." Once loaded, the rack goes straight from the assembly line to the delivery truck, ensuring that the first time the product is touched again is by the installer at the job site.
Yes. The base is designed with standard forklift pockets that are accessible. For factory use, we can also customize the base height to ensure compatibility with your specific hand pallet jacks.
Our standard rubber is rated for typical transport temperatures. If you are loading glass that is still significantly hot (over 80°C), please consult with us so we can specify a heat-resistant EPDM compound.
A single operator can fold the rack in less than 60 seconds. The intuitive pin-lock system requires no tools, meaning your production flow is never interrupted.
The racks are rated for a Safe Working Load (SWL) of up to 4,000 lbs (approx. 1.8 tons). This is more than sufficient for high-density packs of 19mm glass or heavy laminated units.
Yes. The heavy-duty corner posts allow you to stack fully loaded racks up to 3 high. This effectively triples your "WIP buffer" storage capacity without using more floor space.
