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Welding rack selection

How to Choose an Industrial Welding Rack

Choose the rack capacity, mounting and power package around the welding machines your crews use. Use these seven checks to compare a new Rack-Pack system with an existing-rack upgrade.

Rack-Pack four-position industrial welding rack

1. Capacity

Match Rack Capacity to Your Crews

Count the machines assigned to each crew or work area, then choose the number of positions per rack. Rack-Pack offers four-, six- and eight-position models.

One 8-Pack keeps an eight-machine assignment together. Two 4-Packs split those machines into separate groups. For twelve machines, two 6-Packs create two groups; three 4-Packs create three. Access, available space and handling requirements also affect the arrangement.

2. Machine compatibility

Confirm Fit for Every Machine Model

Universal Welder Mounting supports major welder brands through 500 class. Final fit is confirmed from each machine’s make, model, dimensions and connection data. For mixed fleets, include every intended model and any alternatives that will use the rack.

Review the quoted rack dimensions, mounting details and clearances against the equipment and available space. Welding machines are supplied separately.

3. Equipment package

Choose What Comes With the Rack

All three capacities offer the same package choices:

  • Rack Only: rack structure and machine mounting.
  • Integrated PDU: rack with attachable power distribution.
  • Complete Quick Swap: Quick Install Plates, pigtails, resettable breakers and the 15 kVA PDU.

4. Storage and height

Choose Lockable Tool Storage or Low Profile

Lockable Tool Storage provides a compartment for cables, tools and consumables kept with the rack. Low Profile removes that compartment to reduce overall rack height.

Choose the arrangement for your machine dimensions, available space and support-equipment storage. Canopy-mounted operator lighting, custom branding and paint can also be included in the configuration.

5. Power distribution

Match the PDU to the Supply and Loads

For a powered rack, confirm the available source supply and the electrical requirements of the welding machines. Include tools, lighting, plasma equipment and other auxiliary loads.

The PDU configuration covers required inputs, outputs, field connections and protective devices. Cam-Lok connections and secondary feed-through can be considered within the project’s electrical requirements.

6. Existing-rack upgrades

Compare a Retrofit With a New Rack

A Universal Base and attachable PDU provide a power-upgrade option for a serviceable existing rack. Fit is reviewed for the rack dimensions, mounting arrangement, installed machines and handling application.

Choose a new Rack-Pack when you need a different capacity, machine arrangement or complete equipment package. For a retrofit inquiry, include photographs and mounting information for the rack you want to retain.

7. Pricing

Request Your Selected Configuration

Include rack models, quantities, packages, machine data and power requirements. Add the project country or location, required dates and any drawings or documentation needed for purchasing.

Lead time is quoted per configuration. The planning checklist covers the information needed for new Rack-Pack systems and existing-rack upgrades.

Get Rack-Pack Pricing

Get pricing for the Rack-Pack capacity, equipment package and options your crews need.