Material Handling has a vast selection of carts including service and platform push carts. Buy from our in stock inventory at low cost prices. Thanks to our many FOB locations we are ready to ship our products all across the USA. Whether you need a utility cart for tools or inventory materialhandling.com has the products for you. Our products are made with the highest quality wheels, plastics, aluminum, and steel to ensure durability and longevity. Material handling service carts are the perfect asset to a number of facilities including shipping and handling to hospitality.
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Material Handling has a vast selection of Dollies to choose from. Our furniture and appliance dollies make moving products quick and easy. If you are looking for a folding or heavy duty dolly look no further because we have you covered with our large variety of products. Thanks to our many FOB locations we are ready to ship all across the USA. The dollies we have for sale here at materialhandling.com are durable and built to last.
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Material Handling has a vast selection of pallet jacks including manual and electric pallet trucks for sale. Buy from our in stock inventory at low cost prices. Whether your pallet jack needs are small or large Material Handling has you covered with our wide variety of types as well accessories ranging from stoppers to built in scales to ensure efficiency and safety. Thanks to our many FOB locations we are ready to ship our products all across the USA. From top to bottom, wheels to forks, our pallet jacks are built with the best parts for durability and easy repair. If you are looking for a motorized or manual pallet jack to make the transfer of pallets almost automatic Material Handling has you covered.
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Important Features to Consider Before Buying Your Pallet Jack
Load Capacity
The load capacity of a pallet jack is arguably the most important factor to consider before buying. Capacities can range from anywhere between 4,500 lbs. and 5,500 lbs., with some industrial models designed to exceed even that.
Fork Length
The most common size of pallet in North America is 40” x 48” and thus the average pallet jack has forks that are 48” long. However, if you plan to move smaller or larger pallets, you should purchase your pallet jack accordingly.
Lift Height
The lift height is the maximum distance a pallet can be raised up. These heights can range anywhere from a minimum of 3 inches up to almost 8 feet high at the maximum.
Wheel Selection
It’s important to choose a pallet jack with high quality wheels that are rated for the load capacity you desire. The other factor to consider is the impact the wheels will have on your warehouse floors.
Unit Weight
Before you even pick up a pallet, the jack has a base weight that should be factored into any maximum weight restrictions for certain surfaces, such as lift gates or container floors. Industrial and powered pallet jacks in general weigh more than standard light-duty models.
Different Types of Pallet Jacks
Manual
As the name suggests, these jacks are hand-powered and designed to lift light to medium size loads over short distances. They are by far the most common type of pallet jack in use today.
Powered
These jacks are motorized which assists the user in lifting and moving heavier and even stacked pallets. Some of them also contain a platform on the back for the user to ride on. They are occasionally referred to as electric pallet jacks, electric pallet trucks, power jacks, and electric walkies.
A pallet jack is the most basic form of forklift and is intended to move pallets in a warehouse or trailer, especially when there is no forklift truck access or availability. There are many different types of pallet jacks such as Electric, Semi Electric, All Terrain, Walkie/Center Rider, Single Fork, Double Fork, Scissor, and even some that come with adjustable forks.
To move a load, engage the actuating lever in a neutral or middle position. This position disengages the lifting mechanism, making the handle free from hydraulic resistance, and the forks remain in the raised position. Lower the forks by pulling the actuating lever past the neutral position.
Yes, forklift and pallet jack training is required by OSHA. Without training, your employees aren't able to operate any pallet jack or other powered industrial truck.
Manual pallet jacks have a handle with a lever. Slide the prongs into position under a pallet and crank the handle up and down to lift the prongs off of the ground. Push or pull the pallet to your desired location and hold the lever down to lower the prongs back to the ground.
For more information on our material handling pallet jacks, please contact us at (855) 719-1415.
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