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For fabricators specializing in interior glazing—such as frameless shower enclosures, office partitions, or railings—the stakes are highest at the end of the line. By the time a sheet of glass reaches the dispatch area, it has accrued the costs of CNC cutting, polishing, drilling, and tempering. A scratch or edge chip here is not just a material loss; it is a loss of days of labor. |
Fabricated glass has structural weak points. A tempered shower door with side hinges is extremely vulnerable at the notch "neck" if stored improperly. Leaning these pieces against a wall or stacking them flat puts mechanical stress on the weakest part of the glass geometry.
Our harp-style Fabricated Glass Racks support the glass fully along the bottom edge. This ensures that the weight is distributed evenly through the strongest axis of the glass (compression), rather than relying on the face or the notched edge. The vertical separation ensures that metal hardware or protruding fittings never come into contact with adjacent lites.
A typical shower enclosure order might consist of a door, a fixed panel, and a return panel—all different sizes. In a traditional workflow, these might get separated.
With a slot-based system, you can implement "Kit-Based" logistics.
This allows the packaging team to pull a complete order from a single cart, verifying the "fit and finish" of the entire assembly before crating.
The precise spacing and PVC sleeves ensure that delicate polished edges and coatings are never compromised during internal transport.
For high-end interior glass, cleanliness is part of the product. Traditional wooden A-frames or rusty steel bucks can transfer dust, wood chips, or oxidation onto the glass surface. This requires additional cleaning labor before shipping.
Our racks feature a Self-Cleaning Slotted Base. Glass dust and fines fall through the slots rather than accumulating. Combined with our corrosion-resistant powder coating (available in clean white or bright colors for visibility), these carts maintain a clean environment suitable for the final inspection zone.
Yes, provided the slot spacing is wide enough. We can manufacture "Wide-Pitch" carts specifically for glass that has had hinges or brackets pre-installed, preventing the hardware from touching the next pane.
Standard racks are designed for common door sizes. For tall office partitions, we recommend our "Tall-Boy" model with extended vertical supports to prevent the glass from bowing at the top.
The base of the rack can be lined with an optional high-density rubber or HDPE strip. This ensures that the polished bottom edge of the shower door rests on a soft surface, preventing chipping.
Absolutely. Acid-etched glass (frosted) is very prone to finger marks and surface scuffs. Our "touch-free" harp design is the best way to transport these sensitive surfaces without marking them.
We can engineer the rack with precise indexing points if you are using an automated loading/unloading system. Please consult our engineering team for "Robot-Ready" customization.
