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There are several varieties of hand trucks on the market today. From general-purpose hand trucks to heavy duty aluminum hand truck models, you can find options ideal for any number of material handling tasks. Here’s a closer look at three types of hand trucks, each ideal for a different job. When Space Limitations Are Part of the Job The collapsible hand cart is ideal for operations where storage is tight and delivery environments vary. It folds flat for transport and expands to full working size when needed, making it practical for fleet vehicles with limited cargo space.  It’s also ideal for routes that cover a range of stop types, from standard parcel drops to beverage cases to retail restocking. When the Load Demands More  Large appliances, furniture, and HVAC equipment bring different demands than standard freight. A heavy duty appliance hand truck addresses these demands directly, with side wings designed to brace wide loads and integrated ratchet straps to keep them ...

If your brewery will be pouring beers at a music festival this year, be prepared to mingle with great people, enjoy a busy schedule, and probably score a few complimentary concert tickets. However, serving concert-goers at a festival is a different experience than serving customers at a taphouse. Breweries should consider these three logistic issues beforehand to ensure success. Restocking Efficiently Does your brewery own an eye-catching bar trailer for catering large events? Or are you keeping your setup streamlined and sleek with a tent and a portable tap station? There are plenty of ways to design a concession booth that reels in customers, but keeping it well-stocked is the key to keeping those customers happy. Once your team has decided what your concession stand will look like, sketch out a plan for how you’ll restock heavy kegs, boxes of cups, cans, and other necessary items throughout the day. Investing in customized moving equipment is one of the best ways to keep your ...

Moving heavy or awkward items can be challenging for anyone in the material handling industry. Using the right tips and moving equipment , however, can make those tasks far easier. Whether you’re a professional mover, a delivery courier, a warehouse worker, or just need to move items around an office, moving heavy or awkward items doesn’t have to be hard. Heavy Duty Hand Truck Skip a Team Lift and Use an Appliance Dolly Team lifts are the go-to method when moving bulky, awkward items. The problem is that this ties up two employees and also introduces the potential for both employees to get hurt, especially if one loses their grip. With a heavy duty hand truck , team lifts will be a thing of the past. A single employee can get the job done quickly, safely, and efficiently. Find an appliance hand truck that offers options such as side wings and a retractable ratchet strap along with a weight capacity of 800 pounds. Heavy Duty Hand Truck Use Electric Dollies for Long-Distanc...

The heavy duty hand truck is the larger cousin of the classic hand truck. With a higher weight capacity of 800 pounds and often offering options geared toward keeping large, bulky, or heavy objects secure, it can help get a variety of tasks done that would otherwise require a team lift. Here’s a closer look at four scenarios where this tool could come in handy for your team. Move Furniture to the Show Floor Classic hand trucks can do a great number of tasks. However, if you’re moving large, bulky items, such as furniture or appliances, the heavy duty hand truck is the right tool for the job. From moving kitchen tables to couches, recliners to coffee tables, a heavy duty hand truck is up to the task. It’s much easier than trying to coordinate a team lift, which can also open up the possibility of injuries. With a heavy duty hand truck, it takes just one person to wheel furniture from the back warehouse to the show floor. Deliver a Fridge Delivering a fridge is no sma...

More items are moved around a school than the average person might think. From school supplies to furniture, books, food, and more, material handling equipment can be excellent tools for teachers and the maintenance department. From the classic 2 wheel dolly for moving reams of paper to a heavy duty hand truck for moving bookcases and other furniture, here are some of the ways material handling equipment can benefit a school.  Moving Classrooms Teachers may move classrooms, and it can be quite an ordeal. A teacher may want to move their desk or other small pieces of furniture. The teacher probably has boxes of items to move, as well. These can be stacked on a 2 wheel dolly and easily moved to another classroom. A hand truck makes moving multiple items weighing up to 500 pounds at once a breeze. It’s fast, efficient, and can make the otherwise daunting task of moving a teacher’s things from one classroom to another a much easier job. Moving larger items like furniture across camp...