Go to Machine Design Home Go to GlobalSpec.com Home
Find:      Advanced >>
Toolbar   The Engineering Toolbar
The Ultimate Resource for Engineering and Technical Research. (Learn More)

Industrial Carts and Industrial Trucks

Find Industrial Carts and Industrial Trucks Manufacturers

About Industrial Carts and Industrial Trucks

Industrial carts and industrial trucks are used to transport equipment or materials. There are many different types of products. Cabinet carts have compartments with doors or drawers. Container carts or utility carts are suitable for general-purpose applications. Drum carts or drum trucks are designed to lift and move drums. Hand trucks, appliance trucks, and instrument carts are used to move equipment. Janitorial carts, cleaning carts, linen carts and laundry carts are often used in hotels or restaurants. Office carts or mail carts contain shelves or racks for office materials such as mail and files. Pallet trucks or pallet jacks have forks that engage pallet slots. Panel carts or board carts are used to transport large panels or sheets. Platform carts or platform trucks have a low platform or deck and handles for positioning and transportation. Pipe and bar trucks have a low platform with cradle geometry to prevent material from rolling off. Platform dollies are low platforms with wheels. Shelf, tray and stock carts or stock pickers have a wide variety of applications. Tilting and dumping carts are designed to be tilted and dumped with relative ease. Waste or recycling carts are wheeled containers for the removal of waste or recyclable materials. Other types of industrial carts and industrial trucks are also available.


Products & Services Related to Industrial Carts and Industrial Trucks

Dock Lifts
Dock lifts are platforms used to raise and lower material, personnel and workpieces for loading and positioning.
Forklifts
Forklifts are used to engage, lift and transfer palletized loads. They can be divided into eight numbered classes and categorized by drive type. This product area also includes fork trucks.
Industrial Manipulators and Industrial Lifters
Industrial manipulators and industrial lifters are used to move and position materials, products, parts, and tools. Commonly used attachments include hooks, magnets, electromagnets, core grips, suction cups, pneumatic clamps and vacuum pads.
Lift Tables
Lift tables are used to raise and position workpieces for ergonomic access.  They are used for material positioning, load positioning, or lifting.
Lifts
Lifts are used to raise and lower material, personnel, vehicles, and workpieces for loading and working positioning.
Pallet Jacks
Pallet jacks are used to lift and transport pallets. Typically, they only lift a pallet high enough off the ground to allow the pallet to be transported. There are various drive and lift configurations options.  

Engineering Web: Carts and Trucks - Machine Design

Pages: 1 - 3 of 16

Mechanical | Machine Design
(bisongear.com), delivers 1,100 lb-in. of torque, nearly twice that of its competitor. Adjustable legs for tables, benches, and carts
More articles by Stephen J. Mraz | Machine Design
(www.assembledproducts.com), needed a way to propel their line of electric shopping carts both forward and reverse.
Latest Features Content | Machine Design
(www.assembledproducts.com), needed a way to propel their line of electric shopping carts both forward and reverse.
More >>



©1999-2009 GlobalSpec. All rights reserved.
Use of GlobalSpec is governed by these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Penton Media, Inc. Site Use Agreement :: Privacy Policy
Home :: Article Archive :: CD Library :: CAD Library :: Site Map