Weha Hippo HD Bundle Slab Storage Rack

The Weha Hippo HD Bundle Slab Storage Rack is designed for high-capacity storage of stone slab bundles. With a total listed rack capacity of 190,080 lbs., the system includes two 10-foot bases and 16 posts with white rubber caps.

According to the supplied product information, the Hippo HD uses thicker steel, larger posts and a reinforced base design to provide substantially greater load capacity than standard slab bundle racks.

Typical Applications

• Slab importers
• Slab distributors
• High-production fabrication shops
• Storage of granite slabs
• Storage of marble slabs
• Storage of engineered stone and quartz slabs
• Storage of quartzite slabs
• Storage of Dekton and Lapitec slabs

Advantages

• Each post is rated for 11,880 lbs.
• Each set of posts is rated for 23,760 lbs.
• Eight sets of posts provide a total listed rack capacity of 190,080 lbs.
• Each set of posts can hold up to 30 2 cm slabs or 20 3 cm slabs
• Includes 23 square post receivers per base
• Receivers are spaced 5 inches on center
• Hot-dip galvanized construction
• Each post includes a white rubber cap
• Each post includes a Weha Signature Safety Angle Bracket

Heavy-Duty Construction

The Weha Hippo HD Bundle Slab Storage Rack uses 6 mm steel, which the supplied product information describes as 50% thicker than standard slab bundle racks using 4 mm steel.

The posts measure 2.5 x 2.5 inches (63 x 63 mm) with a 6 mm wall thickness and are made using premium-grade European single-processed steel. Each post weighs 28 lbs.

Each base uses a double 6 mm C-channel design with 6 mm double plates. The base measures 7-3/4 inches wide x 6 inches high and weighs 268 lbs. Each base is also described as being made from premium-grade European single-processed steel.

Safety Angle Bracket

Each post includes the Weha Signature Safety Angle Bracket. The bracket faces the stone and is designed to help establish the proper slab angle while reducing weight transfer to the posts.

Specifications

• Brand: Weha
• Product: Hippo HD Bundle Slab Storage Rack
• Total listed rack capacity: 190,080 lbs.
• Capacity per post: 11,880 lbs.
• Capacity per set of posts: 23,760 lbs.
• Number of post sets: 8
• Included bases: 2
• Base length: 10 feet each
• Base width: 7-3/4 inches
• Base height: 6 inches
• Base weight: 268 lbs. each
• Post receivers per base: 23
• Receiver size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches
• Receiver spacing: 5 inches on center
• Included posts: 16
• Post length: 60 inches
• Post size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches (63 x 63 mm)
• Post steel thickness: 6 mm
• Post weight: 28 lbs. each
• Included post caps: White rubber caps
• Construction: Galvanized steel

Compatible Slab Materials

• Granite
• Marble
• Engineered stone
• Quartz
• Quartzite
• Dekton
• Lapitec

Important Load & Safety Note: Do not exceed the listed load capacities of 11,880 lbs. per post, 23,760 lbs. per set of posts or 190,080 lbs. for the complete rack. Proper slab positioning, load distribution and use of the supplied safety angle brackets are important when storing heavy stone bundles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total weight capacity of the Weha Hippo HD Bundle Rack?

The complete rack is listed with a total capacity of 190,080 lbs. when using all eight sets of posts.

How much weight can each post support?

Each post is rated for 11,880 lbs., while a set of two posts is rated for 23,760 lbs.

How many slabs can each set of posts hold?

According to the supplied product information, each set of posts can hold up to 30 2 cm slabs or 20 3 cm slabs.

What is included with the rack?

The rack includes two 10-foot bases and 16 60-inch square posts. Each post includes a white rubber cap and Weha Signature Safety Angle Bracket.

How thick is the steel used for the rack?

The posts use 6 mm steel. According to the supplied product information, this is 50% thicker than standard slab bundle racks using 4 mm steel.

How many post positions are available?

Each base has 23 receivers measuring 2.5 x 2.5 inches, spaced 5 inches on center.

What materials can be stored on this rack?

The supplied product information lists granite, marble, engineered stone, quartz, quartzite, Dekton and Lapitec among the slab materials suitable for storage.

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