Industrial Trolley Explained

An industrial trolley is a specialized transportation device used in warehouses, factories and many other industrial environments to move bulky loads from one to another point. It is used to help workers categorize, carry and protect a variety of goods and supplies in an industrial environment. Industrial trolleys are particularly efficient for people involved in the warehousing industry, who are supposed to move large amounts of loads on a daily basis.

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The industrial trolley design varies, but the basic components are a set of four small wheels, on which a platform is supported, a flat surface where the goods are placed and a handle with which the users push or pull the trolley. Usually, industrial trolleys are large in size and are waist-high. Regardless of the total weight loaded, operating an industrial trolley is super easy, thanks to its lightweight design and high quality wheels (casters). Years ago, trolleys were made from wood, but these days, they are made from various metals. The industrial trolleys casters are most commonly made from pneumatic rubber, but also from hard plastic and steel. Continue reading