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Your Most Common Hand Cart Questions, Answered

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If you’re shopping for material handling equipment, you'll run into a lot of overlapping terminology fast, and it's not always clear which tool actually fits which job. Below are answers to the questions operations teams ask most often when building out or upgrading an equipment fleet. TL;DR: Many of the terms used for hand trucks, including hand cart and hand dolly, actually refer to the same basic tool. A standard hand cart is built to move loads under 500 pounds. Moving items up or down stairs calls for more specialized equipment. Routine upkeep and knowing which tool fits which job both go a long way toward avoiding injuries and wasted time on the floor. Q: Is There a Difference Between a Dolly and a Hand Cart? A: There isn't one. A hand cart and a hand dolly are two common names for the same tool, the classic two-wheel unit most teams already use for boxes, packages, and everyday loads. If you're comparing options, look at the specs and weight capacity rather ...

How Magliner Hand Trucks Help Packaged Gas Teams Improve Cylinder Handling

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Every packaged gas team could operate more safely and efficiently. Magliner hand trucks are the solution, with specialized features designed with these unique needs in mind. A hand truck with powered propulsion is perfect for warehouses, while a heavy duty powered stair climbing dolly is ideal for home deliveries. Here are a few ways Magliner tools can help with control, stability, and efficiency when moving gas cylinders. Find Magliner material handling tools for your packaged gas teams at https://www.magliner.com/ Contact the Magliner tools team at (866) 329-4737 Keep Gas Cylinders Safe During Movement Moving cylinders across a yard or warehouse is no easy task. A Magliner hand truck with powered propulsion makes the job much safer and more efficient, with a 1,000-pound weight capacity. The hand truck can do most of the work for the operator, effectively moving heavy cylinders across long distances. Cylinders are not all the same size, with some bigger than others, but...

How Versatile Material Handling Tools Can Benefit 3 Different Industries

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When you think of ways to grow your business, you might consider using social media to expand your customer base. When you brainstorm ways to stand out from your competitors, you might consider improving the quality of your products or services. Improving your business requires a multi-strategy approach. However, one simple yet often overlooked change can improve your company in plenty of ways: investing in versatile material handling tools. Convertible Hand Truck Just as the supply chain is the backbone of countless industries, a company’s ability to move and manage inventory is key to its success. Here are a few different industries and how they can benefit from versatile material handling equipment. Retail From chic clothing boutiques to big box home appliance stores, retail businesses move a lot of inventory. While customer-facing storefronts have always relied on moving equipment to keep shelves stocked and inventory organized, e-commerce has made these tools more essential t...