WIP Rack Fabrication
HMR Fabrication has been offering high-quality metal manufacturing solutions such as WIP rack fabrication since 2014.
Work-in-progress racks are specialized storage and transport systems for product handling through the fabrication or assembly process stages. Our custom WIP racks support lean manufacturing principles and organization on the production floor as well as prevent damage to components and minimize the risk of misplacement.
Work-in-Progress Shelving Rack Fabrication
WIP racks, carts, and shelves are a critical link in production workflows, making sure that items at different stages of completion are available and ready to transport between workstations. We build our WIP racks using:
- Carbon Steel: Strong and easy to fabricate
- Hot-Rolled Steel: Affordable and simple to process
- Cold-Rolled Steel: Smooth surface and tight dimensional tolerances
While stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance, the materials we use offer excellent strength and cost-efficiency, making them ideal for most facility environments.
We create the structural rack components with processes like bending and rolling and join them with extensive welding. We then use grinding and polishing to smooth out the seams.
WIP Rack Features
Our team will work closely with you to ensure all industry-specific WIP rack fabrication requirements are met. We prioritize customization and a customer-centric approach. Some of the most common features include:
- Ergonomic Design: Angled or tilted shelves and height adjustability make accessing items without excessive bending or reaching easier, which increases productivity and reduces injuries.
- Mobility: Heavy-duty locking wheels or casters transport WIP racks across factory floors, facilitating just-in-time workflows. Some racks are compatible with forklifts, which allows for rapid relocation.
- Customizable Components: Tailored dividers, bins, and modular inserts securely hold parts of varying sizes and shapes. We can also develop a reconfigurable design so you can adapt to changing processes.
- Adjustable Shelving: Repositionable shelves create space for parts of varying sizes, making the best use of your space. Adjustable shelving also allows workers to create custom layouts that reduce handling time.
We also provide powder coating solutions if you require additional resistance to moisture and chemicals.
Why Should You Get Custom WIP Racks?
WIP racks substantially benefit the production process by streamlining workflows, minimizing waste, and increasing productivity. Organized storage reduces the time spent searching for items and makes sure that the right components are always available at the right production stage.
Workers can handle and transport materials with minimal effort and time using WIP racks. Eliminating unnecessary movement and delays contributes to a faster and more coordinated production cycle.
Tailored protective features like padded compartments, dividers, or anti-static linings reduce the risk of product damage, defects, or loss. This lowers material costs and maintains quality standards.
Customized WIP Rack Fabrication From HMR
At HMR Fabrication, we make customization accessible to everyone from engineering and design to developing prototypes and sourcing materials. Contact us to discuss your WIP rack fabrication ideas and specifications and request a quote today.
Why HMR Fabrication
Incorporating a platform or mezzanine into your facility is an excellent long-term investment. With HMR Fabrication Unlimited on the job, we can turn them around quickly and affordably. As a Warehouse Mezzanines Manufacturer we are here to serve you. Contact us for more information on our industrial metal work platforms fabrication services.