Moving bulky and heavy loads from one place to another manually, is in most cases difficult and time-consuming task. In many situations it is not only the weight, height or volume of the load the main issue, but the type of the products to be moved. A reliable solution to this matter, in many industrial material-handling facilities is the use of platform trolleys.
The heavy duty platform trolley is used in many warehousing facilities for efficient, safe and easy transportation of different kinds of items, including fragile products which require more attention when moving in packages within the warehouse. If your business includes material-handling operations on a daily basis, what you need to know is that there are more different types of platform trolleys you can choose from.
Choosing the right type of trolley is vital due ensuring the safety and efficiency of the transporting operations. Below, we’ve listed the main features of the main types of trolleys, you need to know in order to make the right pick. Read on to learn all you need to know about different types of platform trolleys.
High-Platform Trolleys
In general, the trolleys with higher platform can handle from 150kg up to 300kg. Most of these trolleys come with two-level shelves. The higher shelf makes manual handling easier and more convenient. On this shelf you can store lighter items that need to be handled. On the other side, on the lower shelf you can transport heavier and bulkier items, but not out from the maximum recommended capacity.
Low-Platform Trolleys
These trolleys are commonly used in hotels and airports for transporting luggage. The lower platform provides increased level of stability when moving heavier items. However, you need to be careful when handling heavy and bulky items in order to reduce the risk of bending and items falling.
Box-Sided Trolleys
The box-sided trolleys are specially designed for moving loose items that cannot stay stable during the transportation. The protected sides ensure that no item will fall of get damaged during moving. The only downside of this type of trolleys is the need of bending while stacking or removing the items.
Two-Wheeled Trolleys
In the cases when you need to stack and pick items at a floor level in your warehouse, the best option for you is to use a two-wheeled trolley. Moreover, you can use this trolley on uneven surfaces to pick loads from outside of your warehouse.
