Showing posts with label trolleys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trolleys. Show all posts

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Hand Trucks are Useful in the Workplace

When you are making a move, whether it is to a new home or office, if you are planning on doing the job on your own, renting hand trucks and dollies is the best option to get the job done quickly, and without injuring yourself. Due to the fact that many of these hand trucks can carry extremely heavy items (some up to 500 pounds), you will find that the work is going to be cut in half, and you are going to avoid the possibility of injuries or damage to your belongings, when you choose to use these tools for the move.

In order to find the hand trucks and dollies you are going to need for the move, considering renting them from a local moving company is an option to consider. You will find that wherever you choose to rent the moving truck from, they are also going to offer packing and moving supplies, and they are likely to lease out these trucks and dollies in order to make the move easier for their clients. When making the move, you are going to want to consider the amount of time, what you are moving, and how many larger items you have to move with the hand trucks, in order to ensure you rent them for a sufficient period of time, without over paying for them. Additionally, when renting the hand trucks knowing what you will place on them (and how much weight you will be transporting), is also going to allow you to choose the right trucks for the move.

Whether it is moving office furniture to a new office space, or whether you have larger items you are moving to a new home, the use of the hand trucks, dollies, and any other tools which are specifically designed to carry and transport the larger and heavier items are things you should consider using when making the move. They will make the move simple, quick, will help in avoiding damage to your belongings, and best of all, will ensure no injuries are going to occur during the move that is being made. So, whether it is a large desk and office chairs, or whether you have a large grandfather clock or piano being moved to a new home, the use of hand trucks and dollies are going to make things much simpler when you are making the move to a new destination.

Rather than pay a high cost for a moving company to do the work for you, one option to consider is renting the proper equipment and doing the job yourself when making a move. So long as industrial strength and grade
hand trucks and dollies are rented when making the move, you can be rest assured they can handle any goods you are moving. So, when you are ready to make the move, knowing where to rent, what to rent, and how long you need the equipment, is going to ensure the quick, safe, and efficient move you are hoping for.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Why Are Platform Trucks and Sack Trucks Used?

Platform trucks possess a large flat surface and so are useful for transporting numerous items. Packaged items and crates are typically moved using platform trucks. They may be usually used to carry large bulky items and can be purchased in building supply stores and also flat pack furniture stores. Planks of wood, doors, bricks, paving slabs, bags of cement, plumbing supplies and much more are typically easy to transport on a platform truck.

These are especially beneficial in carrying heavy items for instance televisions washing machines as well as other electrical appliances. It's easy to see platform trucks in Garden centres, warehouses, factories and large shops. They're popular for use within these places as they are Sturdy, reliable, and manoeuvrable. Some of the trucks are made with balance wheels. These allow lots of freedom of movement, since the truck is able to fully rotate in a space no smaller than its very own length, causing them to be very helpful for transporting goods in tight spaces and small areas.

Different types of platform trucks include a basic platform truck suitable for many uses, an account balance wheel platform truck with full mesh sides, suitable for manoeuvring goods in difficult spaces (The mesh is ideal for making certain goods do not fall off the trolley), A crate trolley with a baseboard and also a pulling handle with a swivel mechanism plus a platform truck with half mesh sides.

Most platform trucks are made with an MDF platform, resilient and strong enough to hold most heavy goods, long lasting solid rubber tyres, a sturdy steel frame with optional mesh sides and a pushing handle which is sometimes movable. These features combine to make a high quality, practical truck well suited for a good number of uses.

Once you have purchased an excellent quality platform truck, it will last you numerous years, and stay very beneficial for a number of purposes.

Sack Trucks

A sack truck is essentially just an upright trolley frame that is utilized for transporting objects. It has long handles, and a small ledge base, and two wheels. When a product is put on the sack truck, the handles are used to manoeuvre the truck so it is pivoting on two wheels. This makes heavy and cumbersome objects a lot easier to manoeuvre and lift off the ground. It is kind of a simple kind of lever mechanism.

Sack trucks are usually built to be very strong and very hard wearing which makes them ideal for carrying heavy and bulky goods. They are usually made out of steel or aluminium with strong rubber tyres.
You will find various kinds of sack trucks such as the basic sack truck stair climber sack and the folding foot sack truck.

The folding foot sack truck includes a base which can be folded away making storage much easier and more economic. This makes transporting the sack trucks easier. The folding foot can then be locked back into position again for use.

The stair climber sack truck features a mechanism which enables it to easily be moved up steps. It has a rotating axle onto which is attached three wheels on either side. This unique design allows the stair climber sack truck to glide easily over stairs, making a job that usually impossible possible.

Sack trucks are commonly utilized in removal companies, large shops, factories, industrial estates, warehouses, garages, building grounds, garden centres, peoples homes and many more places. They're basically useful anywhere that might require some heavy lifting.

Sack are very cost effective and well worth the money. A sack truck is an investment that will last you a good many years and make several physical jobs much easier.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Why Are Platform Trucks and Sack Trucks Used?

Platform trucks possess a large flat surface and so are useful for transporting numerous items. Packaged items and crates are typically moved using platform trucks. They may be usually used to carry large bulky items and can be purchased in building supply stores and also flat pack furniture stores. Planks of wood, doors, bricks, paving slabs, bags of cement, plumbing supplies and much more are typically easy to transport on a platform truck.

These are especially beneficial in carrying heavy items for instance televisions washing machines as well as other electrical appliances. It's easy to see platform trucks in Garden centres, warehouses, factories and large shops. They're popular for use within these places as they are Sturdy, reliable, and manoeuvrable. Some of the trucks are made with balance wheels. These allow lots of freedom of movement, since the truck is able to fully rotate in a space no smaller than its very own length, causing them to be very helpful for transporting goods in tight spaces and small areas.

Different types of platform trucks include a basic platform truck suitable for many uses, an account balance wheel platform truck with full mesh sides, suitable for manoeuvring goods in difficult spaces (The mesh is ideal for making certain goods do not fall off the trolley), A crate trolley with a baseboard and also a pulling handle with a swivel mechanism plus a platform truck with half mesh sides.

Most platform trucks are made with an MDF platform, resilient and strong enough to hold most heavy goods, long lasting solid rubber tyres, a sturdy steel frame with optional mesh sides and a pushing handle which is sometimes movable. These features combine to make a high quality, practical truck well suited for a good number of uses.

Once you have purchased an excellent quality platform truck, it will last you numerous years, and stay very beneficial for a number of purposes.


A sack truck is essentially just an upright trolley frame that is utilized for transporting objects. It has long handles, and a small ledge base, and two wheels. When a product is put on the sack truck, the handles are used to manoeuvre the truck so it is pivoting on two wheels. This makes heavy and cumbersome objects a lot easier to manoeuvre and lift off the ground. It is kind of a simple kind of lever mechanism.

Sack trucks are usually built to be very strong and very hard wearing which makes them ideal for carrying heavy and bulky goods. They are usually made out of steel or aluminium with strong rubber tyres.
You will find various kinds of sack trucks such as the basic sack truck stair climber sack and the folding foot sack truck.

The folding foot sack truck includes a base which can be folded away making storage much easier and more economic. This makes transporting the sack trucks easier. The folding foot can then be locked back into position again for use.

The stair climber sack truck features a mechanism which enables it to easily be moved up steps. It has a rotating axle onto which is attached three wheels on either side. This unique design allows the stair climber sack truck to glide easily over stairs, making a job that usually impossible possible.

Sack trucks are commonly utilized in removal companies, large shops, factories, industrial estates, warehouses, garages, building grounds, garden centres, peoples homes and many more places. They're basically useful anywhere that might require some heavy lifting.

Sack are very cost effective and well worth the money. A sack truck is an investment that will last you a good many years and make several physical jobs much easier.





Thursday, 10 February 2011

Trolleys Can Help Your Health

Many of us fairly regularly spend time pushing a heavy trolley around, usually at the supermarket. Trolleys which are poorly designed can be very difficult to manoeuvre, and people are finding that whilst pushing them around, they are straining their backs and knees. Research has been carried out which has proven trolleys to be a definite cause of back and joint problems.
It is not only supermarket trolleys which cause problems for people, but trolleys used in warehouse, industrial sites, shops, garden centres  and many other places. Many of the problems caused and aggravated by manoeuvring heavy trolleys can be eliminated by ensuring you are using the correct type of trolley for the job in hand. It is easy to get into a habit of using just one or two basic types of trolleys for jobs which those particular trolleys are not suitable for.
There are many different types of trolleys specially designed for particular uses, including Newspaper trolleys, sack trucks, light duty trolleys, stair climber trolleys, post room trolleys, coffin trolleys, platform trucks, tray trolleys, board trolleys, garden centre trolleys, drum and container trolleys and two way hand trucks.
Each of these particular trolleys is designed to be used in certain situations. For instance, a sack truck is used to manoeuvre heavy objects by levering them off the ground using the trolley foot, and transporting them, pivoting on the two wheels. Platform trucks have a flat base and four solid wheels; they are very stable and are used in transporting many different objects. Stair climber trolleys are designed with a special three wheel mechanism which enables the trolley to roll up stairs with very little hassle.
So essentially a lot of the back and knee troubles which are caused by trolleys, can be greatly reduced if we ensure we are using the correct trolley for the job in hand.

Sunday, 16 January 2011

Platform trucks

Platform trucks have a large flat surface and are used for transporting many different items. Packaged items and crates are easily moved using platform trucks. They are often used to carry large bulky items such as are sold in building supply stores and even flat pack furniture stores. Planks of wood, doors, bricks, paving slabs, bags of cement, plumbing supplies and more are all easy to transport on a platform truck. They are especially useful in carrying heavy items such as televisions washing machines and other electrical appliances.
You often see platform trucks in Garden centres, warehouses, factories and large shops. They are popular for use in these places as they are Sturdy, reliable, and manoeuvrable. Some of the trucks are designed with balance wheels. These allow a lot of freedom of movement, as the truck is able to fully rotate in a space no smaller than its own length, making them very useful for transporting goods in tight spaces and small areas.
Different types of platform trucks include a basic platform truck suitable for many uses, a balance wheel platform truck with full mesh sides, ideal for manoeuvring goods in difficult spaces (The mesh is perfect for ensuring that goods do not fall off the trolley), A crate trolley with a baseboard and a pulling handle with a swivel mechanism and a platform truck with half mesh sides.
Most platform trucks are built with an MDF platform, strong and durable enough to hold most heavy goods, long lasting solid rubber tyres, a sturdy steel frame with optional mesh sides and a pushing handle which is sometimes movable. These features combine to make a high quality, practical truck suitable for a great many uses.
Once have purchased a good quality platform truck, it will last you a great many years, and be very useful for a number of purposes.
Platform trucks, trolleys
Natalie Eastaugh is the Internet Marketing Specialist for JDRWebsites.co.uk
If you wish to find out more on  Platform Trucks as well as information about Easy Load Trolley, go to http://www.ease-e-load.co.uk/ 

Sunday, 9 January 2011

Easy Load Trolleys

There are many types of trolleys available, for different uses. Newspaper trolleys, folding foot sack trucks, chair carrying trolleys, a stair climber trolley, various post room equipment, light duty trolleys, platform trucks, tray trolleys, two way hand trucks, board trolleys, garden centre trolleys, drum and container trolleys and coffin trolleys.
The stair climber trolley incorporates a free-running pyramid wheel assembly which allows ease of use when mounting kerbs or climbing stairs. Folding foot sack trucks are designed to carry heavy sacks of goods, whilst the chair carrying trolley transports stacks of chairs.  Platform trucks are essentially a flat board on wheels which are extremely useful in transporting flat-packed goods. Some platform trucks have mesh sides, and the balance wheel design is particularly suited for use in confined areas as it can be turned around within its own length. Tray trolleys are ideal for use in offices, canteens, factories and warehouses, and they are designed with easy to clean, fixed trays. The two way hand truck can be used both ways as a flat bed trolley or as a hand truck.  Drum and container trolleys are distribution container carriers. The user is able to open and close the hinged lid of the container whilst it is in place. These trolleys are specially designed for use with the distribution containers.
It is essential to make sure the trolley you are buying is designed for the purpose you intend to use it for, and that it is made of good quality materials. It is sometimes possible to order a trolley of your own particular design via a company offering bespoke trolley design services.  Ease-e-Load is such a company and have won several awards for innovative design, superb quality and excellent reliability.  They also supply and deliver a wide range of high quality British manufactured trolleys at the most competitive prices.