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The most expensive operational cost in a glass factory, second only to labor, is the electricity bill for the tempering furnace. Every time you run a load that isn't at full capacity, you are effectively burning money. The challenge, however, is that the CNC cutter produces glass in "nested" optimization (minimizing scrap), which rarely matches the "thickness batching" required for the furnace. |
An operator feeding a furnace has one goal: maximize bed density. If the cutter sends down a mix of 4mm, 6mm, and 10mm glass in a single batch, the operator has to stop and wait, or run inefficient batches.
By placing mobile Glass Manufacturing Workflow carts between the seaming station and the furnace, you create a physical sorting algorithm.
This buffer allows the furnace to run continuously with optimal settings, rather than constantly changing recipes or running with empty gaps on the rollers.
The environment near a tempering furnace is harsh. It involves constant heavy loading, glass dust, and movement. Equipment failure here creates a bottleneck that starves the furnace.
We design our racks based on rigorous engineering standards. As shown in the specification drawing below, we utilize a reinforced chassis and specific caster configurations to ensure that a fully loaded rack (weighing up to 2,000 lbs) can still be maneuvered by a single person without strain.
Detailed engineering ensures that the center of gravity remains low and the structural integrity allows for decades of heavy industrial use.
Speed is critical at the CNC breakout table. Operators are snapping glass and moving it quickly. Traditional A-frames require operators to lean heavy glass sheets, which is a prime cause of back injuries and glass avalanches.
Our slot-based design allows for "Drop-and-Go" ergonomics. The operator simply slides the glass into a slot. The base supports the weight immediately. There is no balancing act required, reducing physical fatigue and the risk of injury during the most fast-paced part of the production cycle.
Yes. The all-steel construction and powder coating are unaffected by ambient factory heat. For racks that need to go inside autoclaves or ovens, we offer specialized high-temp wheel options.
Automated systems cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and require massive floor space. Our mobile racks provide 80% of the sorting efficiency for a fraction of the cost and offer greater flexibility for changing shop layouts.
If a rack saves just one remake of a large architectural lite per month, it pays for itself in under a year. If it helps increase furnace bed density by even 5%, the ROI is measured in weeks due to energy savings.
Absolutely. That is the primary advantage of the harp design. You can have a 200mm strip next to a 2000mm door lite. Each slot is independent, so size mixing does not affect stability.
Yes. Since our units are designed for flat-pack shipping, we can efficiently ship 20, 50, or 100 units in a container, offering significant volume pricing for facility-wide upgrades.
