7 key criteria for choosing a hand truck | RAJA
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13/01/2022
Transpalette, roll, chariot élévateur, chariot de transport et diable : vous le savez, ces engins de manutention sont des éléments-clés dont aucun entrepôt ne peut se passer !
Seulement, parmi tous les engins à votre disposition, le choix peut être compliqué.
Découvrez dans cet article les 7 critères-clés pour choisir le diable de manutention idéal pour votre activité, ainsi qu’une sélection des meilleurs diables parmi lesquels faire votre choix.
Les 7 critères à prendre en compte pour choisir votre diable
Avant de vous lancer dans la recherche du diable de manutention idéal, prenez le temps de mémoriser ces 7 critères-clés de choix.
La capacité de charge maximale
N’hésitez pas à faire le point sur le stock de vos marchandises qui ont besoin d’être transportées, pour déterminer la charge maximale que vos opérateurs devront porter. Plus vous devrez déplacer des
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- Rubber wheels: for frequent use on smooth, flat ground
- Pneumatic wheels: for frequent use on damaged ground; ideal for outdoor use
- Puncture-proof wheels: for intensive use on all types of ground
- Star wheels: these are more suitable for stairs and pavements
the type of handles
Certain types of handles can make it easier to move loads, ensuring safe handling for your operators. For example, for a good basic grip, you can choose curved handles; for greater safety (especially if you use your hand truck extensively), opt for anti-crush handles.
The type of backrest
The type of backrest on your hand truck depends on the type of loads you will be transporting. While a straight backrest is ideal for flat loads, a curved one allows you to move cylindrical loads safely.
The material the hand truck is made of
It is important to consider the conditions in which you will be storing your hand truck when choosing the material it is made of
- Double steel trucks have a very robust tubular steel construction
- Aluminium trolleys are light, handy and strong, but also have the advantage of not rusting, so they are best used for storage in damp environments
the type of flap
If you need to transport bulky items, you will need a folding flap, which can be adapted to the volume of the goods. Otherwise, a fixed flap will suffice for your use.
Folding or non-folding hand truck
Choosing a folding hand truck saves space in the warehouse: a point not to be overlooked, especially if you plan to purchase several of these handling machines.
All the handling hand trucks to choose from
Find the ideal hand truck for transporting your goods in complete safety for both your products and your operators among the selection of hand trucks listed below.
Lightweight hand trucks
Need a lightweight handling machine?
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The economical 80 kg folding trolleyhas a sturdy tubular steel structure, and its folding flap and telescopic backrest take up very little space in the warehouse. It has semi-pneumatic rubber wheels and is ultra-light, weighing only 4.1 kg, making it very easy to handle. |
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The 90 kg folding hand truckis light (4.8 kg) thanks to its aluminium structure, and also takes up very little space, thanks to its flap and wheels which make it ultra-flat when folded. Its telescopic backrest allows bulky loads to be transported at varying heights, and is equipped with rubber wheels. It also has an elastic tensioner to secure the loads during handling |
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Folding hand truck 125 kgis very practical, thanks to its wide flap, suitable for transporting bulky loads. Its folding flap and wheels, together with its telescopic backrest, make it very space-saving in the warehouse. It is very light (5.2 kg) thanks to its aluminium structure. Its wheels are made of polyurethane and it is equipped with an elastic tensioner. |
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Aluminium hand truck 200 kghas a fairly light structure (7.5 kg) for a machine with a maximum load of 200 kg. It is very safe thanks to its anti-crushing handles and is equipped with pneumatic rubber wheels. |
hand Trucks specifically designed to combat MSDs
As you probably know, material handling is one of the logistics activities most prone to MSDs, so it is crucial to choose an ergonomically designed hand truck to ensure the safety of your operators and their well-being in the warehouse, once you have reached a certain intensity of use
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150 kg aluminium stair trolleyis very ergonomic, thanks to its light aluminium structure and star wheels, which allow it to overcome obstacles without tiring the operators. It is also easy to manoeuvre, with closed handles that allow the position of the hands to be adapted throughout the handling. Its oblong tube structure, with a completely flat backrest, makes it resistant without damaging the load. It weighs 8.5 kg. |
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250 kg staircase trolleyis versatile: its mixed backrest is suitable for all types of loads, curved or flat. It is an anti-TMS hand truck, whose three rubber and star wheels make it possible to overcome obstacles without tiring. It weighs 17 kg. |
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Aluminium 3 in 1 trolleycan be used as a hand truck or as a trolley. It has a double flap (one fixed and one folding) and is very easy to manoeuvre thanks to its two fixed puncture-proof wheels and two rear swivel rubber wheels. In the tilted hand truck position, it also reduces the effort and facilitates the movement of loads without carrying the weight of the goods. Compact, it saves a lot of space in the warehouse and weighs 21.8 kg. |
heavy-duty handtrucks
If your stock consists of heavy goods, you should get one of these handtrucks with a payload suitable for heavy goods vehicles
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Fixed flap hand truck 250 kgis very robust due to its tubular steel construction, weighs 12.5 kg and has inflatable wheels. |
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Foldable hand truck 250 kghas anti-crush handles and inflatable wheels, making it ideal for large loads, weighs 13.5 kg and takes up a minimum of space when folded. |
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Wide flap hand truck 250 kghas the same features as the previous hand truck, except that it weighs only 12.5 kg and has a wider flap for even larger loads. |
the hand truck for transporting high loads
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The 250 kg high load trolleyit is ideal for transporting crates, reels or rolls. Its mixed backrest is suitable for all types of loads, curved or flat. Its anti-crush handles make handling safe. Its rubber wheels are puncture-proof and it weighs 13 kg. |
safe and ergonomic handling for your operators is the key to a warehouse that focuses on the well-being of employees!
