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To move pallets from one location
to another many organizations make use of pallet trucks.
Pallet trucks make moving pallets both easier and safer, while at the
same time greatly reducing the amount of time needed to complete the
task. Pallet trucks need to be very strong as the loads on a pallet are
often extremely heavy, with most able to handle loads up to 4000 pounds.
You find pallet trucks used in several different applications, from
chemical and pharmaceutical factories to warehouses and retail stores.
There are pallet trucks which have been designed to work in some of the
most difficult conditions, including environment that are very
unsanitary or highly corrosive. Those pallet trucks used in chemical or
pharmaceutical factories are often made from either zinc or stainless
steel which has been coated in chrome and galvanized to resist even the
most corrosive elements. You can find pallet trucks that work well in
clean rooms and corrosive material handling.
There are many different types of pallet trucks for different
applications. Some of the most commonly used are:
• Big wheeler pallet trucks – ideal for heavy loads or uneven floors
• Pallet trucks with scales – for loads that need to be weighed
• Wheel-nose pallet trucks – for pallets that will need to be placed in
tight rows
• Specialty pallet trucks made from zinc or stainless steel – for
corrosive or unsanitary environments
• Foldable pallet trucks – light duty pallet trucks that give increased
flexibility and mobility
• Electric pallet trucks – which feature regenerative braking systems,
battery backs, and AC motors.
• Economic pallet trucks
• "Freight-Saver" pallet trucks
• All-terrain pallet trucks
It is also possible to purchase any of these pallet trucks used. Check
the web sites of the various pallet truck manufacturers for ordering
information.
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