Specialized Material Handling Job? The Right Tool Makes a Difference

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The old adage of “the right tool for the job” is especially true in the material handling industry. Lifting a heavy object by yourself could lead to injuries, but moving a heavy item with a heavy duty hand truck trolley is easy, safe, and efficient. Knowing which tools are right for the job is essential, as is knowing what tools are available. 

Industrial worker uses a Magliner appliance hand truck to safely maneuver a washing machine inside a warehouse loading area

Moving Gas Cylinders

Large gas cylinders, or even multiple smaller cylinders, can be tricky to move around. If your employees need to move them from a warehouse to a delivery truck, such as for a medical supply service, a powered hand truck might be the right tool for the job. With an accessory that cradles items like cylinders, your team can move larger gas cylinders quickly and easily. If your employees use a delivery truck with a powered liftgate, the powered hand truck is an excellent tool for the delivery as well. Gas cylinders are awkward and difficult to move by hand, but the right tool makes a difference. 

Delivery worker unloads stacked boxes from a truck using a Magliner hand truck and aluminum ramp at a commercial facility

Larger Items

A heavy duty hand truck is perfect for large, bulky items that might otherwise require a team lift. From TVs to couches, building materials to dishwashers, a heavy duty hand truck enables a single employee to move loads up to 1,000 pounds. Look for a dolly with accessories like side wings and a retractable ratchet strap to help secure heavy items, or a fourth-wheel assembly to make it easier to tilt back the hand truck. This tool helps improve efficiency and productivity across the board, allowing fewer employees to do more.

Tackling Stairs

Moving something up or down a flight of stairs is never easy, no matter your experience or strength. If your team regularly encounters stairs, a powered stair climbing appliance dolly is the right tool for the job. All your employees need to do is stay in an ergonomic position and hold the throttle to make the dolly climb the stairs. This can save them a ton of energy while keeping the operator and the item safe.

Technician uses a Magliner hand truck to safely transport a large medical oxygen tank down residential entry steps

About Magline

For more than 75 years, Magliner material handling tools have set the gold standard across a variety of industries. These material handling solutions are a common sight in workplaces and delivery vans worldwide. When you equip your employees with Magliner tools, they can complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely. From warehouse workers who need a powered hand truck to final mile delivery drivers using a classic hand truck, there’s a Magliner tool for every job. Check out the full selection or Design Your Own Magliner today.

Find the right material handling tools for your specialized tasks at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here.

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