Your Comprehensive Guide for Hand trucks
by Martin Jacob Equip2goHand
trucks are available to meet many heavy-duty needs. People have been building
them to suit their needs for quite some time now. Some businesses even offer a
"build your own" option for people to design a hand dolly truck to
suit their specific needs. Specialty hand trucks Melbourne is
growing in popularity because everyone has their own idea of how they should
be used.
Whether
you're transporting furniture, tools, equipment, or products, having a hand
truck will not only save you time, but it will also help prevent work-related
injuries. Warehouse and moving companies have been using hand-trucks, dollies
and platform carts for decades to load and unload items with safe efficiency.
They will also help reduce the number of lower back injuries that result from
lifting too much weight. Hand trucks come in all shapes and sizes – folding
trucks, 2 in 1 convertibles, equipment and specialty with different wheel
configurations. Without the right knowledge, finding the right truck for your
needs can be difficult.
This
guide will help you find the right truck, dolly, or platform cart, whether it's
used for a small business or a large warehouse setting. There are 3 basic
categories of hand trucks - straight, convertible and specialty.
·
Standard hoists are best for
small business owners who need to move items weighing 500 pounds or less.
·
A heavy-duty hand-truck is
capable of carrying a load of more than 600 pounds. When it comes to materials,
hand trucks are usually made of steel and aluminium.
The hand trucks Sydney are another form of moving equipment that makes rolling heavy objects much easier. Dolls
are usually square/rectangular in shape, with the surface close to the floor
for minimal lifting. They have 4 or more wheels on the bottom, so once the
object is placed on the dolly, moving it is as easy as pushing it along and
letting the wheels do all the work.
a.
Steel
If
you want the most durable and strong material, go with steel. Steel hand trucks
are very strong, as they are reinforced with double welded joints and cross
supports where they are important.
b.
Aluminum
Aluminum
hand trucks are lighter than their steel counterparts, but just as strong.
Magnesium is sometimes mixed with aluminum for stronger construction.
c.
convertible
If
versatility is what you're looking for, check out the line of convertible
trucks available. Convertibles have four wheels and are slightly more versatile
as they can be used as a standard upright style or in a horizontal wheelbarrow
configuration.
Convertibles
are the most versatile with the ability to lift loads in an upright or vertical
position using only 2 wheels or a 4-wheel platformer that rides like a flatbed
cart.
Another
great option for your moving needs is using a hand truck.
Dollies
are made from wood, steel, aluminium and plastic, with many deck configurations
available. Wooden dolls are designed as open frame and solid frame. Open-framed
models may have carpet end padding, rubber end caps, or a flush smooth surface.
Aluminium and steel dollops can move heavy objects without issue, and swivel
casters let you manoeuvre in tight quarters.
If
you plan on moving things up and down the stairs, the doll will not work. For
stair climbing, a hand truck is the best option as you can better control the
load while going up/down the stairs. Some have a stair crawler option for added
ease of manoeuvring. If you are moving large objects on a flat surface, a dolly
would be a good choice.
Remember
that a small load does not always make a light load. Whether you're lifting or
carrying heavy objects at home or at work, using a hand truck is a good idea.
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