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Is Your Low-E Glass Surviving the Trip from the Cutting Table to the Tempering Furnace? Stop rejecting high-value coated glass due to handling scratches. Streamline your WIP flow and eliminate the "fall shadow zone" in your glazing shop with structural steel solutions designed specifically for the glass deep-processing industry. |
In the glass fabrication business, the most expensive item on the floor isn't the rack—it's the Low-E glass sitting on it. A single scratch on a soft-coat Low-E sheet or a chipped edge on a heavy laminated panel renders the entire unit unsellable. Whether you are moving raw float glass from storage to the CNC glass cutting table or transporting sealed double glazed units to a construction site, the integrity of your transport equipment dictates your yield rate.
Standard warehouse shelving doesn't work here. You need a dedicated A-frame glass steel rack system engineered to handle the unique stress points of vertical glass storage while offering absolute surface protection.
The primary enemy of tempered glass and coated surfaces is metal-to-glass contact. Our racks are not just steel structures; they are isolation systems. We utilize high-grade industrial rubber profiles and plywood composites on all contact surfaces.
Unlike generic racks where padding peels off after a few months of exposure to cutting fluids or UV rays, our protection system is integrated into the frame. This ensures that even when carrying heavy granite slabs or multi-layered bulletproof glass, the material rests against a cushioned barrier, preventing stress cracks and surface abrasion.
Detail: High-durability rubber strips prevent metal contact with sensitive glass coatings.
Bottlenecks often occur between processing stations. Waiting for a forklift to move a rack from the edging machine to the glass tempering furnace kills productivity.
Our mobile solutions feature heavy-duty industrial casters designed to bear the weight of full glass packs while remaining maneuverable by hand. This allows operators to act as a mobile buffer, pushing WIP materials directly to the next station without waiting for a crane or forklift driver. Included handle bars and steering mechanisms ensure that moving a 4,000 lb load doesn't become a safety hazard.
Ergonomic handles and heavy-duty casters allow for manual positioning near CNC machines.
In the stone and glass industry, a rack collapse is catastrophic. We reject the industry trend of spot welding to save costs. Every heavy duty transport rack we manufacture undergoes a full seam welding process using Q235 steel.
This structural rigidity is critical when using an overhead crane. The integrated lifting eyes are welded to the main structural columns, not just tacked on, ensuring the rack doesn't torque or twist while suspended, protecting your workers and your architectural glass.
Crane-ready: Fully welded lifting eyes ensure safe overhead transport.
Shipping insulated glass units (IGU) to distant job sites often means losing money on returning empty racks. Traditional welded A-frames are bulky and ship mostly air on the return trip.
Our design philosophy incorporates a detachable / knock-down feature. Once the glass is installed at the construction site, the racks can be dismantled or folded. You can stack multiple empty units into a compact footprint, reducing return freight costs by up to 80% and saving valuable floor space in your warehouse during off-peak seasons.
Maximize space: Empty racks can be folded and stacked to clear your production floor.
Logistics optimized: High-density container loading reduces international freight costs.
Q: Can these racks handle Jumbo size glass sheets (130" x 204")?
A: Yes, we manufacture custom-sized L-racks and A-frames specifically designed to support the dimensions and weight of Jumbo sheets commonly used in commercial architectural projects.
Q: Is the rubber padding safe for soft-coat Low-E glass?
A: Absolutely. We use non-marking, industrial-grade rubber specifically chosen to prevent abrasion on sensitive soft-coat metallic layers.
Q: What is the load capacity of the mobile A-frame trolleys?
A: Our standard mobile units are rated for 4,400 lbs (2,000 kg), but we can upgrade the casters and base structure to handle up to 8,000 lbs for heavy stone or thick laminated glass applications.
Q: Do you offer hot-dip galvanizing for outdoor storage?
A: Yes. For racks used in outdoor stone yards or exposed construction sites, we recommend hot-dip galvanizing to prevent rust and ensure long-term structural integrity.
Q: How are the racks secured during truck transport?
A: Our racks come equipped with specific slots for ratchet straps and optional steel limit rods (securing bars) to clamp the glass pack firmly against the A-frame, preventing movement during transit.
