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Handling 20-foot anodized profiles shouldn't be a balancing act. In busy window fabrication shops, moving extrusions from the powder coating line to the CNC machining center often results in surface scratches and bent profiles. Our industrial A-Frames turn your chaotic Work-In-Progress (WIP) flow into a streamlined mobile warehouse. |
In the aluminum extrusion business, particularly for architectural fenestration, the finish is everything. Whether you are handling raw mill finish profiles or high-value powder-coated and anodized sections, surface abrasion is the enemy. Standard steel cantilever racks are fine for long-term warehousing, but they are disasters for shop-floor logistics.
When profiles are stacked horizontally on carts with inadequate protection, vibration during transport causes "rub marks" that ruin the coating. Our Aluminum Extrusion A-Frames utilize the same technology we developed for Low-E glass protection. We use industrial-grade rubber strips and composite plywood/rubber layers on all contact points.
The specialized rubber cushioning prevents metal-on-metal contact, preserving anodized finishes.
This means you can stack bundles of finished sash or frame profiles vertically without fear of scratching the visible surfaces. A rejected profile at the assembly stage isn't just a loss of material; it's a disruption to the entire production schedule.
How much time do your CNC saw operators spend waiting for a forklift to bring the next batch of extrusions? Or worse, how often do you see operators manually dragging long profiles across the floor?
The Mgrack system is designed to be a "rolling buffer." With high-capacity polyurethane or nylon casters, a single worker can maneuver heavy loads of aluminum directly to the in-feed of the double-miter saw or machining center.
Integrated handles and smooth-rolling castors allow operators to position extrusions precisely at the machine in-feed.
By verticalizing the storage on A-frames, you also reduce the footprint required near the workstations. Instead of sprawling horizontal carts blocking aisles, you get high-density storage that moves with your production rhythm.
Flimsy, spot-welded racks often buckle under the dynamic loads of moving heavy metal bundles. We use a Full Seam Welding process on Q235 carbon steel. This ensures that the A-frame remains rigid, preventing the "swaying" that can cause profiles to slide or fall during transport.
Furthermore, for extrusion distributors shipping to fabrication partners, shipping "air" on the return trip kills ROI. Our detachable and stackable designs allow you to collapse the racks when empty.
Optimize your truck and container loading by stacking empty racks for the return trip.
You can fit dozens of dismantled racks into a compact space, significantly reducing freight costs on return logistics. This transforms the rack from a consumable packaging cost into a long-term asset.
Q: Can these racks handle 6-meter (20ft) extrusions without tipping?
A: Yes, the symmetrical A-frame design centers the gravity. For extra-long extrusions, we can customize the base width and angle to ensure stability, even when moving over uneven shop floors.
Q: Will the padding stain powder-coated white profiles?
A: No. We use non-marking industrial rubber specifically selected to be non-reactive with powder coatings and anodized surfaces, ensuring your bright white profiles stay white.
Q: We use an overhead crane for bundles. Are these compatible?
A: Absolutely. All our racks come with welded heavy-duty eyebolts (lifting lugs) at the top structure, allowing for safe crane lifting of fully loaded racks.
Q: What is the load capacity for aluminum bundles?
A: Standard models are rated for 3,000 to 4,000 lbs (approx. 1.5 - 2 tons), which is sufficient for dense aluminum bundles. Heavy-duty reinforced options are available for larger die shapes.
Q: Can these be used for thermal break assembly lines?
A: Yes. The mobility of the rack makes it perfect for transporting knurled and polyamide-joined profiles between the thermal break rolling machine and the final inspection station.
