RACK DESIGN and MAINTENANCE Don Bauer Associated Rack

RACK DESIGN and MAINTENANCE Don Bauer Associated Rack Corporation Chicago, IL

Introduction Equipment Manufacturers Dimensional Restrictions Weight Restrictions Part Presentation and Spacing Rack Material Manufacturing Techniques Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Optimized Designs Maintenance Selecting a Supplier

Rack Anatomy Hooks Spline Cross Bar Tips

Equipment Manufacturers • Automatic - Hoist - Return • Manual

Dimensional Restrictions • Overall Height • Width • Depth • Top of Part T. O. P. O. H. W

Weight Restrictions • Machine Capabilities - Limits of the Hoist and Structure • Operator Capabilities - Operator Limits and OSHA

Part Presentation • Proper Presentation to Allow Maximum Exposure • Proper Presentation to Allow Minimum Shading

Part Presentation (cont. ) • Position Parts to Minimize Solution Dragout • Position Parts to Minimize Air Pockets U U U

Rack Material

Manufacturing Techniques • Construction • Soldering • Replaceable tip Design

Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields + - Auxiliary Anodes

Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Robbers

Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields Robbers Cathode

Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields

Auxiliary Anodes, Robbers, and Shields/Mask

Optimized Design • Do Not Need a Rack for Each Part • Gather all Parts to be Finished • Identify Racking Location • Separate into Groups with Similar Racking • • Locations Separate into Similar Size Groups Design Tips to Hold Different Parts on one Rack

Ergonomics • Lifting Restraints • Minimize Squeeze Tips if Possible • Use Thin Gage Material if Squeeze Tips are Required • Rotate Workers

Maintenance • Do Your Rack Manufacturer a Favor • Proper Storage • Budget for Method of Storage • Keep Rack Capacity 100%

Selecting a Supplier • Look for a Company with a History of Successful Performance • Be Sure your Supplier Knows Your Process and Metal Finishing in General

Conclusion “The Right Start to a Perfect Finish”