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That fresh coat of industrial paint on your old racks looks great... until a single misplaced sheet of Low-E glass scrapes it off, exposing raw steel. Now every piece of glass you handle—from toughened panels to architectural units—is at risk of a costly scratch. It's a recurring cycle of repainting, product rejection, and unnecessary costs that directly impacts your bottom line. |
In a high-traffic glass factory storage environment, a standard liquid paint finish is a liability. It inevitably chips from contact with forklifts, flakes under the weight of heavy glass sheets, and peels in humid conditions. Each point of failure creates an abrasive steel edge, turning your storage rack from an asset into a direct threat to your high-value inventory like Low-E glass and laminated glass panels. The solution isn't just better paint; it's a fundamentally superior surface finishing process.
We treat the finish of our glass transport racks not as a cosmetic layer, but as the first line of defense for both the rack and your product. Our Metal Surface Electrostatic Spraying Service utilizes high-grade Industrial Powder Coating, which is electrostatically charged and baked onto the steel surface. This process creates a uniform, non-porous, and incredibly hard shell that is significantly more resistant to chipping, scratching, and corrosion than conventional paint. Furthermore, we can match any color from the RAL color cards, allowing you to color-code racks for specific production lines, such as designating green racks for the glass tempering furnace outfeed and blue for the IGU machinery WIP.
A perfect finish is useless if the contact points are flawed. We understand that preventing scratches on sensitive surfaces, from Pilkington glass to coloured glass splashbacks, is non-negotiable. That's why every surface on a Mgrack that could potentially touch your glass is engineered for protection. We use heavy-duty industrial rubber padding and composite plywood/rubber layers to create a soft, non-abrasive buffer. This system absorbs vibrations during transport and provides a forgiving surface that won't compromise delicate Low-E coatings or cause pressure fractures on the edges of toughened glass.
For operations involving outdoor storage, high-humidity processing areas (like near a glass washing machine), or exposure to corrosive chemicals, even the best powder coat has its limits. For these applications, we recommend Hot-Dip Galvanization. This is not a coating; it’s a metallurgical process where the entire steel rack is submerged in molten zinc, creating a bonded, self-healing layer of protection. A galvanized rack is impervious to rust for decades, eliminating all maintenance related to surface protection and drastically lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO). It's an investment in equipment that will outlast the production lines it serves.
Of course, a premium finish only matters if the underlying structure is sound. Every Mgrack is fabricated from high-grade Q235 steel, engineered with a wide, stable base to prevent tipping, even with off-center loads. Our commitment to a full welding process, as opposed to inferior spot welding, ensures that every joint is as strong as the steel itself, providing the structural integrity needed to safely handle thousands of pounds of glass day in and day out.
Yes, absolutely. All protective contact surfaces on our racks are designed to be replaceable. This allows you to maintain optimal protection for your glass throughout the long service life of the steel frame, ensuring a lower total cost of ownership.
Our industrial powder coating is significantly more durable than liquid paint and is designed for industrial environments. While a direct, heavy impact from forklift tines can damage any surface, it is highly resistant to the chipping, scratching, and abrasion common in a glass processing workshop, preventing the exposed steel that leads to rust and product damage.
Lead times can vary based on order volume and current production schedules, but we stock a range of common RAL colors. For a specific, non-stock color, it typically adds a short period to the standard production time. Contact our experts for a precise timeline on your custom color requirements.
No. The galvanized surface is hard, smooth, and chemically stable. More importantly, your glass sheets never directly contact the galvanized steel. They rest on the dedicated rubber and plywood protective surfaces, which are specifically designed to be non-marking and safe for all types of glass, including PVB interlayer laminated glass and coated products.
The powder-coated finish is cured at high temperatures (typically 350-400°F or 175-200°C), making it very stable in the ambient heat near a tempering furnace. While it's not designed for direct contact with red-hot glass, it will not peel, flake, or degrade from the radiant heat in the loading and unloading zones, making it a reliable choice for in-process handling in your heat-treatment area.
