Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack
The Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is a versatile and durable solution for your 4WD vehicle's storage needs.
Designed and manufactured in Australia by Wedgetail Industries, this roof rack is built to withstand the harshest conditions and provide ample space for all your gear.
The Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is made from high-quality materials, including marine-grade aluminium and stainless steel hardware, ensuring it is both strong and lightweight. The platform comes in various sizes and is made for heavier loads, making it ideal for carrying everything from camping gear to work equipment.
The platform can be customised to suit your specific needs, with various accessories available to add to the rack.
These include high sides, side rails, tie-down points, and more, allowing you to create the perfect setup for your vehicle and cargo.
Installation of the Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is quick and easy, with a simple bolt-on system that requires no drilling into your vehicle. The rack is designed to fit 4WD vehicles, including Toyota 79 Land Cruisers, Ford Rangers, and Nissan Navaras.
The adjustable mounting system ensures a perfect fit and maximum stability when driving on rough terrain.
The Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is not only practical but also stylish. Its sleek, low-profile design complements the lines of your vehicle and is finished with a durable, textured black powder coat that resists scratches and UV damage. The platform also features a non-slip surface that provides excellent grip for your cargo, even in wet or slippery conditions.
Another benefit of the Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is its compatibility with various accessories. These include roof tents, awnings, and lighting solutions, allowing you to create the ultimate camping setup for your next adventure. The platform also features built-in channels that can accommodate a range of roof rack accessories from other brands.
The Wedgetail Platform heavy-duty Roof Rack is a top-quality, customisable roof rack solution that provides ample space for all your gear while complementing the lines of your 4WD vehicle. With its modular design, easy installation, and compatibility with a range of accessories, this 4wd or van roof rack is the perfect choice for anyone who needs to transport gear in their vehicle.
Whether you're heading off-road for an adventure or need to transport work equipment, the Wedgetail Platform Roof Rack is a reliable and practical solution that won't disappoint you.
AVAILABILITY FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- ARB Canopy
- Chevrolet
- Dodge
- EGR Rolltrac Ute Lid
- Ford
- GMC
- GWM
- Holden
- Isuzu
- Iveco
- Land Rover
- LDV
- Mazda
- Mercedes Benz
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Renault
- SsangYong
- Suzuki
- Toyota
- Volkswagon
Computer operator with Wedgetail CAD design showing on the computer screen.
A Wedgetail roof rack is in the process of being stress tested.
DESIGN
Our engineers developed the Wedgetail platform roof rack using custom-designed components and new composite materials.
Super strong aluminium was moulded into two profiles for use in the platform frame and for the crossbars. Several materials were tested for use as the corner fittings until the final components were approved.
TESTING
A series of prototypes were manufactured and stress tested on various vehicles and the most challenging offroad tracks with the maximum load allowed.
The Wedgetail rack went through two years of development and testing before it was approved for manufacture.
COMPONENTS
A frame rail with a hole punched in the bottom flange will be used to bolt in a crossbar.
A stack of frame rails and Wedge-wing mounting rails is ready to be moved after being powder coated.
FRAME AND CROSSBARS
Manufactured using 6060-grade aluminium and extruded in Australia to custom profiles for frame components or crossbars.
The frame components are designed for maximum dynamic strength. In contrast, the crossbars are designed to withstand the direct downward pressures generated by the weight of items carried on the rack or by accessories fitted on the crossbars.
The frame bars are pre-punched with holes between 250 and 310 mm spacing for locating crossbars and fixing wind deflectors.
All bar components are powder coated in matt black.
A Wedge-lock corner unit is fitted with a flanged nut at each end and then inserted into the frame rail before being fixed in place with an 8 mm stainless steel bolt.
The Wedge-lock corner units are fixed in place using two 8 mm bolts.
WEDGE-LOCK CORNER UNITS
The corner units are moulded using a composite of nylon and glass-reinforcing mixed with other strengthening substances. Once cast the corner units are machined to remove surplus materials and mounting holes are drilled.
The Wedge-lock corner units have a flanged nut inserted into the outside of the bolt hole. The ends of the corner units are fitted into the frame rails and 8 mm stainless steel bolts are used to fix them in place, creating a strong joint.
An assortment of mounting lugs are used to fit different vehicles using bolts or stainless steel rivets.
A mounting lug fitted to the roof of a vehicle using four stainless steel rivets.
MOUNTING LUGS
The mounting lugs are used to attach to mounting points built into the sub-structure of the vehicle roof. Once the fixing lugs are installed, the mounting rails are bolted to the lugs.
The lugs are designed for individual models of vehicles and a variety of fixing devices are used for the lugs. Most cars with factory-fitted rails will have bolt-in points so they are used.
If bolt-in points is not available, we will drill through to the sub-structure of the roof and use stainless steel rivets to fix the tabs. All holes are then waterproofed using a commercial-grade silicon sealant.
The crossbars are bolted to the frame rails at each end.
The Wedge-wing mounting rails are bolted to the mounting lugs to spread the weight of the roof rack over the whole roof.
WEDGE-WING MOUNTING RAILS
The mounting rails are custom designed for each vehicle so that the weight of the platform and load is evenly spread over the vehicle roof.
The mounting rails are laser cut from 3 mm steel, zinc electro-plated, and powder coated with a matt black finish.
The mounting rails for all utes and wagons are a single piece, and for vans, each side is made up of two sections.
The mounting rails, lugs, and all required bolts are packed into cartons for shipping.
Assembling a corner on a Wedgetail roof rack. The Wedge-lock corner unit fits into the platform frame rail. A flanged nut is placed on the outside of the Wedge-lock corner unit and an 8 mm stainless steel bolt is fitted to create a super strong corner.
Adding a crossbar to a Wedgetail platform roof rack. A unistrut nut is placed into the crossbar channel and fixed in place by a bolt through a hole punched in the bottom flange of the platform frame.
All components are cut to the required length and holes are punched in the platform frame rails at even spacing (between 250 and 310 mm).
The platform frame is built first and then the crossbars are added. The crossbars are bolted to the bottom flange of the frame rails using 8 mm stainless steel bolts.
The corner units are then tightened and checked to ensure the frame is square and then all bolts are tightened to the specified torque.
The Wedgetail platforms are manufactured in a range of sizes to suit 4 wheel drive ute's and wagons and a number of vans.
The platform is then wrapped in plastic and packaged in a strong cardboard carton and labelled ready for shipment.
CUSTOM BUILDS
We can custom build a roof rack to allow breaks in the crossbars for vents or skylights. This is applicable mainly to vans. Any custom build needs to be specified fully with complete dimensions. Custom builds must be ordered directly or through a reseller.
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