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Stop paying to ship air. For glass distributors and fabricators, the return trip cost of empty A-frames is a profit killer. Our L-Shape Nesting Racks allow you to fit 98 to 112 units in a single container, compressing your reverse logistics volume by over 70%. Secure your float glass, cut your freight bill. |
In the architectural glass industry, whether you are moving raw float glass sheets or finished Insulated Glass Units (IGU), the logistical equation is brutal. Standard A-frame racks provide stability, but once the glass is offloaded at the glazing contractor's site or the distribution center, you are left with a bulky, rigid structure.
Shipping these empty racks back to your facility (Deadheading) eats into margins. A standard flatbed or dry van can only hold a fraction of the empty racks compared to the full load. This inefficiency is not just an operational annoyance; it is a direct hit to your bottom line. You need a Glass Transport Rack system that adapts to both the heavy outbound load and the efficient return trip.
We solved the volume problem not by compromising structural integrity with bolts that loosen over time, but through intelligent geometry. The Grack L-Shape Glass Holding Rack features a specific base opening and asymmetrical design that allows empty racks to slide into one another—similar to shopping carts but built with Q235 industrial steel.
The Mathematics of Savings:
While a standard A-frame consumes full floor space regardless of load, our nesting design achieves a density where 7 empty racks occupy the volume of roughly 2-3 standard racks.
Saving on shipping is meaningless if the glass chips or suffers edge damage during transit. Cheap racks often rely on glued rubber strips that peel off under the heat of a container or the friction of loading, leading to catastrophic metal-on-glass contact.
Our solution utilizes Steel-Core Rubber Profiles. We do not use glue. The rubber profile contains an internal steel plate and is mechanically fastened to the rack frame using self-tapping screws.
Furthermore, the rack is engineered with a precise 3-5° tilt angle. This ensures that heavy tempered glass or laminate sheets rest securely against the backboard by gravity, preventing the "forward tippling" risk associated with vertical storage during forklift braking or truck cornering.
Whether you are handling standard window units, jumbo architectural sheets, or even stone slabs, the L-Shape Glass Holding Rack adapts to your workflow. The base is reinforced with 100x50mm rectangular tubes to handle fork tine impact, and the top includes crane lifting lugs for construction site delivery via tower cranes.
From the tempering line to the delivery truck, and back again—efficiency is built into the steel.
1. How many L-Shape racks can fit in a standard 40HQ container?
Due to the nesting design and our optimized stacking method, we can load between 98 and 112 units (depending on the specific model height) into a 40HQ container, maximizing your import value.
2. Will the rubber pads peel off during high-heat transport?
No. We use EPDM rubber with a steel core, fixed via screws. Unlike glued pads used by competitors, our profiles are mechanically locked and resistant to heat, moisture, and shear forces.
3. Can these racks handle Jumbo size glass sheets?
Yes. We manufacture specific "Large Plate" models (e.g., 2032mm x 1220mm base) capable of supporting loads up to 3000kg-4000kg. We also offer customization for specific Jumbo sheet dimensions.
4. Are the racks compatible with both forklifts and overhead cranes?
Absolutely. The design includes reinforced forklift channels at the base for safe ground transport and 4 welded lifting eyelets at the top for crane operations at fabrication plants or job sites.
5. What surface treatment do you recommend for outdoor storage?
For indoor use, our electrostatic powder coating (RAL 5010 Blue) is sufficient. However, if the racks will be stored outdoors at construction sites or stone yards for long periods, we highly recommend Hot-Dip Galvanizing to prevent rust and corrosion for 10+ years.
