Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a flexible frame which is positionable in the rigid frame and which is preferably collapsible. The flexible frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the flexible frame includes a plurality of flexible side members and a plurality of substantially rigid shelf elements which is mounted between.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a component holder assembly includes a frame, a plurality of stapler assemblies, which are supported by the frame, and a support surface. The stapler assemblies are aligned along a common axis for ejecting staples along the common axis. The support surface is provided to support at least a first side frame member of a component holder assembly whereby a portion of the first side frame member can be aligned with the stapler assemblies. The apparatus further includes an actuator for actuating at least a group of the stapler assemblies to eject staples generally along the common axis to form a seam for connecting a shelf member of a component holder assembly to a first side frame member of the component holder assembly.

Abstract: A rack assembly for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components includes a frame and a carrier assembly which is suspended from the frame. The carrier assembly is adapted to individually support a plurality of components in a spaced vertical or horizontal arrangement and is slidably mounted to the frame such that the carrier assembly is movable between a stored position within the frame and an extended position whereby the vehicle components are easily accessible for retrieval. Preferably, the frame includes a plurality of the carrier assemblies with each carrier assembly including a plurality of holders arranged at least on one side of the carrier assembly. In preferred form, the holders comprise pockets which are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, with the pockets being configured from a flexible substrate to gently cradle the respective components.

Abstract: A rack for holding industrial components, such as vehicle components, including class A components, includes a rigid frame and a collapsible, self-supporting frame which is positionable in the rigid frame. The collapsible, self-supporting frame is adapted to support a plurality of industrial components in at least a spaced vertical arrangement. Preferably, the rack also includes a cover which is movably mounted to the rigid frame and is movable between a closed position to cover the components in the collapsible, self-supporting frame and an open position retracted in the rigid frame to permit access to the components supported by the self-supporting frame.