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Eliminate the "Double-Handling" Bottleneck in Your Glass Plant. |
In a high-volume glass fabrication plant, the area between the CNC Glass Cutting Table and the Tempering Furnace is a critical choke point. If your operators are waiting for the main overhead crane just to move a batch of cut glass 20 feet to the seaming or washing station, you are losing money.
Our Crane Liftable A-Frame Racks are designed to act as mobile WIP (Work-In-Progress) stations. Equipped with heavy-duty industrial castors, these racks allow a single operator to manually maneuver up to 4,000 lbs of glass across the shop floor without waiting for a forklift or crane.
High-load bearing nylon or PU castors ensure smooth movement even with heavy laminated glass loads.
The most expensive sound in a glass factory is the "crack" of a jumbo sheet stressing against bare metal. Even worse is the silent damage: microscopic scratches on Soft-coat Low-E glass caused by improper racking, which only become visible after the unit is installed in a curtain wall.
We don't just weld steel; we engineer protection. Our glass transport racks feature a composite protection system. The base and backboards are lined with high-density industrial rubber or timber composites that provide the necessary grip to prevent sliding while cushioning the glass edge against impact.
Specialized rubber profiles prevent metal-to-glass contact, essential for handling Low-E and coated glass.
For Glazing Contractors, getting the glass to the site is only half the battle. You often need to hoist double glazed units (IGUs) to upper floors using a tower crane. Standard A-frames aren't built for this dynamic stress.
Our racks feature fully welded, reinforced lifting eyes (lugs) at the top of the structure. This turns your storage rack into a certified lifting device. Combined with our integrated securing systems—including ratchet straps and steel limit rods—your load remains immobile during the lift, preventing the catastrophic "shell-out" of glass sheets.
Reinforced lifting eyes for safe crane operation. |
Integrated ratchet straps for load stability. |
Once the glass is installed, you are left with bulky empty racks that eat up valuable trailer space and warehouse floor area. For glass distributors exporting overseas or shipping interstate, shipping "air" back to the factory kills margins.
Our detachable steel racks feature a smart knock-down design. When empty, they can be folded or disassembled and stacked efficiently. This increases your return truck or container density by up to 400%, dramatically reducing freight costs.
Maximize container loading: 20 units stacked efficiently for return logistics.
Q: Can these racks handle 19mm heavy granite slabs as well as glass?
A: Yes. While designed for glass, the structural Q235 steel and angle of inclination are perfectly suited for stone and granite slabs. The rubber padding protects polished stone surfaces just as well as glass.
Q: Do you offer sizes for "Jumbo" glass sheets (130" x 204")?
A: Absolutely. We manufacture custom dimensions to accommodate standard stock sheets, DLF, and full Jumbo sheets typical in commercial facade projects.
Q: How do I prevent the glass from sliding off during a crane lift?
A: Safety is paramount. Our racks come with external steel "limit rods" (securing bars) and high-tensile ratchet straps that press the glass pack firmly against the A-frame structure, preventing movement during hoisting.
Q: Is the surface treatment suitable for outdoor storage in a glass yard?
A: Yes. While powder coating is standard, we highly recommend Hot-Dip Galvanization for outdoor glass yards to prevent rust transfer onto the glass edges, ensuring longevity even in wet climates.
Q: Can these racks be moved by a forklift?
A: Yes, all our mobile A-frames include reinforced forklift pockets at the base, allowing for safe lifting from the side or ends, depending on your specific layout requirements.
