Pallet Truck
SOME ELECTRIC PALLET TRUCKS HAVE AC DRIVE MOTORS OTHERS HAVE DC DRIVE MOTORS. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO TYPES?
DC drive motors have been used in electric pallet trucks for years and continue to be used due to the lower acquisition and replacement costs. Although larger in size they tend to generate less heat and can be controlled with modern day speed controllers...
TYPICAL COUNTERBALANCE TRUCKS HAVE WEIGHT CAPACITIES UNDER 1500 LBS. IS THIS DONE FOR SAFETY REASONS?
Yes, compact counterweight stackers are used for near or flush loading & unloading of tool and dies in confined areas. Stabilizing outriggers (as used on other types of stackers) would get in the way so a counterbalance truck relies instead on "counterbalanced...
When will a specialty pallet truck be needed as opposed to a standard pallet trucks?
Specialty Pallet Trucks are pallet trucks designed for unique applications that a standard pallet truck is not.
For example, if a company needs to transport pallets that have a fork entry way that is 13” wide then a standard pallet truck will ...
What are some examples of Specialty Pallet Trucks?
1) Single Fork Pallet Truck – fork width averages about 12” wide
2) Adjustable Fork Pallet Trucks – forks width ranges from 21-27”
3) ...
What information do I need to have available in order to purchase a Roll and Reel Pallet Truck?
1) Maximum length of rolls you will be transporting
2) Minimum to Maximum diameter range of the rolls you will be transporting
3) Maximum weight of the...
What is the difference between a Four Way Pallet Truck and a Four Way Directional Pallet Truck?
A “Four Way (Entry) Pallet Truck” is a manual pallet truck whose fork dimensions (fork width of 33”) permit entry through both sides of a 40” X 48” standard wood pallet.
A “Four Directional Pallet Truck&...
At what lift height will the EZ Manual Scissor Lift Pallet Truck (EZ-8 and EZ-13) completely engage its brakes so that it is no longer able to move?
The brakes engage completely when the forks are raised to about 12 inches. If you want to still be able to move the manual scissor lift you can go as high as 8 to possibly 9 inches, but when you go higher the brakes will begin to engage and provide ...
What should I be aware of prior to purchasing the PMAXI Standard Electric Pallet Truck?
The lowered fork height for this electric pallet truck is 4”. Make sure that the pallets you will be transporting with the PMAXI is either an open bottom pallet or is a pallet with a fork entry clearance larger than 4”; otherwise this...
Which one of your manual pallet trucks is made in the USA?
All of the Lift Rite manual pallet trucks on the www.material-handling.com website are made in in America.
Do you have a reference sheet for the EZ Atlas Pallet Trucks?
EZ-1
27 X 48
Manual Pallet Truck
EZ-2
27 X 36
Manual Pallet Truck
EZ-3
20 1/2 X 48
Manual Pallet Truck
EZ-4
27 X 42
Manual Pallet Truck
EZ-5
20 1/2 X 36
Manual...
What is a Convertible Hand Truck?
It’s a hand truck that can be configured so that it can transport loads either on 2 wheels or on 4 wheels.
What is the difference between a galvanized manual pallet truck and a stainless steel pallet truck?
A galvanized pallet truck is a standard steel pallet truck that has a protective coating designed to be corrosive resistant. The galvanized pallet trucks will not rust for a long period of time. One thing to be aware of, if galvanized pallet trucks...
Does Cherry’s Industrial sell a scale pallet truck that is “legal for trade?
Yes
Legal for Trade or “NTEP Certified”, first of all, means that a particular weighing equipment and/or scale has “…been tested and evaluated to meet all government standards and requirements.”
(For more information see : http://www.scalesgalore...
What is the difference between the EZ-1 Standard 27” X 48” Pallet Truck and the EZ-7 Quick Lift Pallet Truck?
The EZ-1 Pallet Truck has the standard pump which requires approximately 8-10 strokes/pumps to lift the forks to their maximum height.
The EZ-7 Quick Lift Pallet truck is designed to lift loads that are 700 lbs or less with only 3-6 strokes. If the ...
What pallet truck would you recommend I use if I work with both standard size pallets and more narrow pallets?
What is the purpose of a Pallet Truck Stop?
A Pallet Truck Stop is designed to keep a manual pallet truck from creeping or sliding depending on where it is stationed. For example, if a pallet truck is stationed in the back of a trailer truck then you can be sure it will be in a different place...
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