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Real estate is likely the second biggest line item on your P&L, right after labor. If your warehouse floor is covered in single-level A-frames, you are effectively paying for air that you aren't using. |
Standard A-frames are "floor hogs." They sit side-by-side, consuming valuable square footage while the 20 feet of vertical space above them remains empty. In the glass distribution business, volume is everything.
Our heavy-duty glass storage racks are engineered to conquer gravity. Unlike lightweight carts that buckle under load, our racks are rated to stack fully loaded—up to 3 units high. This means you can store three times the amount of glass, patio doors, or window units in the exact same footprint.
The fear of stacking heavy, fragile glass is real. "Will it tip? Will it slide?" These are the questions that keep warehouse managers up at night.
We eliminated the guesswork with our proprietary "Stacking Bowl" design.
Deep-seated stacking bowls act as a self-aligning lock for maximum safety.
Look closely at the image above. The feet of the top rack sit deep within the reinforced steel bowls of the bottom rack. This isn't just a flat surface resting on another; it is a mechanical lock. This design prevents lateral movement, ensuring that your towers of glass remain plumb and stable, even if a forklift bumps the stack or during minor seismic activity.
Inventory levels in the fenestration industry are never static. You might be overflowing with stock in May and leaning out in December. Rigid racking systems become a liability when empty—they become obstacles.
Because this system is collapsible, your storage infrastructure adapts to your business cycle.
The racks are designed with high-tensile Q235 steel. While individual rack capacity is typically 1,500kg (3,300 lbs), when stacking, the bottom rack must support the weight of the units above it. Our engineers provide a specific load chart to ensure the bottom tier is never overloaded.
For safe Window and Door Transport Stacking, we recommend stacking racks of the same footprint (length and width). This ensures the stacking feet align perfectly with the bowls. However, we can custom manufacture racks with universal stacking points if you require a mixed fleet.
No special attachment is needed, but your forklift must have the rated capacity to lift a fully loaded rack to the second or third tier height. The racks feature standard reinforced fork pockets that accommodate most industrial forklifts.
For stacking 3-high, a level concrete floor is essential. While the stacking bowls provide stability, significant floor slope or deep cracks can compromise the center of gravity of a tall stack. We always recommend inspecting your stacking zone.
Yes. The racks can be finished with Hot Dip Galvanization (HDG) or a high-grade powder coating. If you plan to store glass outdoors where it is exposed to rain and snow, we highly recommend the Hot Dip Galvanized option for superior corrosion resistance.
