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Is your breakage rate eating into your margins? |
For a glazier or a stone fabricator, the most expensive sound in the workshop is the sound of shattering glass or cracking granite. Traditional welded racks often suffer from "metal fatigue" at the joints after years of handling heavy loads like 19mm toughened glass or granite slabs. This structural weakness poses a lethal risk to your workforce and a financial risk to your inventory.
Our solution is not just a storage unit; it is a specialized logistics tool designed for the specific workflow of modern glass processors. By integrating the A-Frame Glass Steel Rack into your facility, you are upgrading from simple storage to a dynamic "WIP (Work-In-Progress) Buffer" system.
The foundation of safety: Full seam welding technology ensures structural integrity under heavy loads.
The Pain Point: Soft-coat Low-E glass is notoriously sensitive. A standard steel rack without proper isolation acts like a grinder against the coating. Similarly, the edges of laminated glass are prone to delamination if subjected to uneven pressure during transport.
The Solution: Our racks feature a composite protection system. We utilize high-grade industrial rubber profiles and plywood lining on all contact surfaces. This creates a non-abrasive cushion that grips the glass gently but firmly.
As shown below, the specialized rubber strips are integrated into the frame, ensuring that your glass transport racks prevent metal-to-glass contact entirely. This is critical when moving finished units from the tempering furnace to the insulating line.
Premium rubber profiles protect delicate Low-E coatings from scratches and abrasion.
The Pain Point: Waiting for the overhead crane is one of the biggest downtimes in a factory. If your forklift is busy unloading a truck, your IGU line stops because they can't get the next batch of glass.
The Solution: Decentralize your logistics. By equipping our A-Frames with heavy-duty castors (rated for industrial loads), you create a "mobile cart" system. Operators can manually push batches of glass from the edging machine to the washer without waiting for heavy machinery. We offer high-load Polyurethane (PU) wheels that roll smoothly over concrete floors without developing flat spots under the weight of stone or glass.
Industrial-grade castors allow for flexible manual maneuvering between workstations.
The Pain Point: For glass exporters or equipment dealers, shipping fully welded racks is a financial nightmare. A container filled with "air" (empty welded racks) destroys your profit margins on freight.
The Solution: The Detachable (Knock-Down) A-Frame Glass Steel Rack. We have engineered a design that maintains the structural rigidity of a welded frame but can be disassembled into a flat-pack profile. This allows you to stack empty racks efficiently, increasing your container loading quantity by up to 400% compared to fixed racks. This is a game-changer for international logistics of architectural glass or stone slabs.
Maximize your shipping container space with our stackable, detachable rack design.
Safety during transit is non-negotiable. Whether it's a sudden brake on the delivery truck or a bump in the factory floor, the glass must remain vertical and secure. Our racks come equipped with integrated ratchet strap points and solid steel retention bars (limit rods), ensuring that your load stays monolithic with the frame.
Steel limit rods provide an extra layer of security against accidental tipping.
Q1: Can these racks handle the weight of 3cm Granite slabs or thick laminated glass?
Yes. Our racks are manufactured using Q235 industrial steel with full seam welding. They are specifically engineered for high-density loads found in the stone and glass industries, capable of supporting thousands of pounds per side depending on the specific model configuration.
Q2: Will the powder coating survive outdoor storage in a stone yard?
Standard electrostatic powder coating offers excellent indoor protection. However, for outdoor stone yards or harsh climates, we highly recommend our Hot-Dip Galvanized finish option, which provides decades of rust protection even when exposed to rain and humidity.
Q3: How does the detachable design affect stability?
It doesn't. We use high-tensile industrial bolts and precision-engineered connection points. Once assembled, the rack functions with the same rigidity as a fully welded unit, providing a safe "A" structure that resists lateral forces.
Q4: Are the base dimensions compatible with standard pallet jacks?
Yes, the base profile typically includes standardized forklift pockets designed for 2-way or 4-way entry, making them compatible with standard warehouse forklifts. Pallet jack compatibility depends on the specific ground clearance and castor configuration selected.
Q5: How do I secure glass packs of different thicknesses?
The rack includes a versatile securing system using ratchet belts and adjustable limit rods. This allows you to firmly secure anything from a single lite of glass to a full pack of insulated glass units (IGUs) without fear of shifting during movement.
