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Sep
Hand pallet trucks are one of the most used pieces of equipment in the warehouses industry today. This is due to their incredible capacity to increase productivity since their design makes them capable of transporting one or more pallets without the use of expensive forklifts or any other heavy equipment. With hand pallet trucks, a single employee can lift and easily move a whole pallet of goods in a timely matter and without requiring other resources to complete the task.
Hand pallet truck is really a simple piece of lifting equipment that consists of:
Set of blades which are designed to slide under a pallet and lift it off the ground;
Control panel used to adjust the spread between the two blades, accommodating pallets of different sizes.
Base which supports the controls and the blades. It is mounted on a set of small wells and it allows easy maneuvering of a hand pallet truck.
A hand pallet truck features a compact design, which is one of its major advantages. It is the compact size that makes this machine/vehicle ideal for tight spaces where a regular forklift wold not fit. The size also allows easy operation and superior lifting characteristics. These are the reasons many manufactures own at least few of hand pallet trucks, which can be used in a variety of departments for a variety of purposes.
As you can see, hand pallet truck is a sturdy yet lightweight equipment, designed to meet the demands of various workplace environments. Your business will surely benefit from this piece of equipment. However, before buying one consider the following:
The typical weight of the load you plan to move with the hand pallet truck. Choose a hand pallet truck that can withstand at least 15% more weight than your typical loads. By this you will ensure safe transport of your goods and longevity of your equipment.
The material type of the wheels (nylon or PU). Nylon wheels are the better option due to long service life, hardiness and minimal or no maintenance. Otherwise, they tend to generate more noise and become rough. PU wheels are softer, give a better rolling feel, are quieter, don’t get rough and minimizer the chances of a floor getting scratched. Otherwise they have shorter lifespan (about 3 years).
Pallets profile. Standard hand pallet trucks can lift loads as low as 8.5 cm with ground clearance. But if you have a special load type on low profile and low clearance pallets, then a low hand pallet truck that goes down to 6.5 cm ground clearance will be necessary.
