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COMPACT IGU GLASS HARP RACK | SMALL-FABRICATOR BUYING GUIDE
A small workshop does not need to give up organized IGU glass handling. The Hrack configuration recorded for project 12188 measures 1310 × 600 × 1220 mm, provides 60 slots, and ships KD-packed in about 0.32 m³. It is a practical starting point for fabricators ordering from 5 sets.
Do small glass fabricators need a full-size harp rack? Not always. When a shop is handling insulated glass units in limited batches, the critical requirements are different: the rack must fit the available aisle, provide enough separation for daily sorting, and avoid turning international freight into the main cost of the order.
The 12188 Hrack project addresses that narrow use case with a compact, project-measured configuration rather than an oversized standard claim. Its recorded overall size is 1310 mm long × 600 mm wide × 1220 mm high, with 60 glass slots. The slot spacing can be customized for a confirmed glass thickness; the project record specifies 14.3 mm as the customizable reference. This is a project configuration, not a universal thickness limit.
What does a compact 60-slot IGU rack look like in a small shop?
The compact footprint is intended for operators who need vertical separation without filling the workshop with a large industrial trolley. At 600 mm wide, it can be evaluated beside an IGU assembly area, a finishing station, or a short internal transfer route. The 60-slot layout gives the operator a numbered location for sorting instead of leaning multiple units together in a temporary stack. Before ordering, measure the complete travel path, doorway clearance, turning points, and the space needed to load glass safely. The 1310 × 600 × 1220 mm dimensions belong to project 12188 and should be reconfirmed against the buyer’s actual glass sizes and handling method.
How are glass surfaces separated during sorting?
The rack concept uses bottom nylon roller channels together with PVC-sleeved steel-wire dividers. The sleeve keeps the hard steel core from directly contacting the glass, while the slot arrangement separates sheets during manual sorting. The reference image shows 8 mm tempered glass stored in a harp rack; it demonstrates the handling principle, but it does not change the 12188 project specification. For an IGU fabricator, the correct slot width and divider arrangement should be confirmed from the actual glass build-up, edge condition, coating requirements, and loading sequence. The backrest protection is also part of that conversation: EPDM rubber padding is used where glass leans against the frame in the documented product design.
Why does KD packing matter when ordering only a few racks?
A compact rack can still be expensive to move if it is shipped fully assembled. Project 12188 uses a knock-down packing plan recorded at approximately 141 × 114 × 20 cm, about 0.32 m³, and 88.2 kg per set. The flat-pack arrangement separates the frame components and assemblies so the shipment is not paying for the rack’s working height. This makes the configuration relevant to small-batch buyers and export orders where container space matters. It does not mean every custom size will have the same packed volume or weight; those figures must be quoted against the final drawing and packing list.
What should a small fabricator confirm before ordering?
- Available space: compare the project reference size of 1310 × 600 × 1220 mm with doorways, aisles, workstations, and safe loading clearance.
- Glass and slot requirement: use 60 slots as the 12188 reference, then confirm the required slot spacing; 14.3 mm is customizable project data, not a blanket standard for every IGU.
- Freight plan: use the recorded KD reference of 141 × 114 × 20 cm, 0.32 m³, and 88.2 kg per set for early logistics planning, then request the final packing list.
- Order quantity: the documented 12188 commercial record starts at 5 sets, with a recorded tax-included reference price of RMB 3,000 per set; final pricing and tax treatment should be reconfirmed in the quotation.