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Platform trucks
1. Platform Trucks: The Benefits and Uses
Transportation of goods and materials from one spot to the other is one of the
most important aspects of any industrial, commercial or retail environment.
Goods need to be stored properly for them to be in the best shape, and then
moved from storage spots to the place where they are needed. Sometimes the
ground is not even; the materials been transported may have awkward shapes
or are very large, making it difficult to be transported by hand. The solution to
all of these problems is platform trucks. These are hand trucks made of flat
sheet of metal, with wheels at the base and a handle at the back so that
someone can stand at the back and push it. So what are the benefits of platform
trucks?
2. Benefits
Most high quality platform trucks are made of one piece steel frame
making it strong and reliable to carry any type of loads, no matter
how heavy they are. Some trucks have rubber at the top of the flat
sheet that is useful in keeping objects in place during movement.
Most of them have wheels that can easily swivel, so that it can be
easy for the operators to turn the truck in corners.
3. A breaking system that is similar to the ones used in trolleys at the
airport make it very easy for a platform truck to be operated with
high safety. You also have numerous wheel options and casters to
serve peculiar purposes. Anti- static casters and air filled casters can
be fitted in other to provide safety in places of static electricity and
uneven surfaces respectively. Platform trucks can be finished and
constructed so it can serve diverse uses and purposes. Sides made of
metal, steel and wood can be added to make it suitable for
transporting fragile goods, while cradles or cages can be included so
it will be easier for carrying drums or bottle kegs.
4. Uses of platform truck
Platform trucks are used in schools, hospitals, libraries and
offices. In schools, teachers use them to transport audio visual
objects from one spot to another, while nurses use them to
transport food and drugs to patient in their wards. Librarian use
them to make book shelving less difficult, while employees
attached to the mail room use them make fast and easy
distribution of correspondence. Also, caterers and restaurants
use them to transport stuffs from one spot to the other.
5. In retails stores, employees use the trucks with multi-
level shelves to transport merchandise from warehouse
straight to the sales floor. They are also used to unload
goods from cargo trucks into the warehouse or stores.
Apart from stores, they are also found in gardens, large
shops and factories.
Plants can be moved easily to prevent them from
getting damaged; heavy factory equipment are
transported much swiftly with less effort; while fragile
electronics like washing machines, TV sets and kitchen
appliances can be moved around large shops and
dragged to the customer's vehicle without any
problems. Ensure that you purchase a high quality
platform trucks so it will serve you for a very long time.
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British made platform trucks, sack trucks and other
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