Since its invention in the early 20th century, the hand pallet truck has proven itself time and again as one of the most important pieces of equipment in many workplaces. Their versatility and durability means they can be used for a variety of different purposes over long periods of time and they have served many businesses well for decades. UK Pallet Trucks is one of the largest pallet truck retailers in the UK with a truck to suit a range of specific requirements and environments.
In certain workplaces, extra reinforcement is often required to protect not only the equipment, but the cargo that is being transported. Galvanized pallet trucks have been specially created to withstand even the harshest of conditions, including the freezing temperatures found in industrial freezers and the wet surroundings that are a feature at docks and ports. These types of trucks are also popularly used in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, as they can withstand large amounts of harsh chemicals without corrosion; a useful feature when much of the equipment in such workplaces has to be completely sterile.
In working environments such as building sites, agricultural areas, garden centres or any workplace with an outdoor area, the ground can often be uneven and difficult to manoeuvre a truck across. Undulating surfaces and pallet trucks loaded full of cargo are a recipe for a health and safety disaster, and so it is important for businesses in this situation to ensure they have the appropriate truck for the job. A rough terrain pallet truck has pneumatic tyres which help to keep the cargo as steady as possible when crossing unsteady surfaces, thus keeping operating staff safe and the goods undamaged. Easy movement and control over difficult surfaces is afforded by a 210 degree turning radius, and the adjustable forks combined with a high capacity of 1200kg allow for manipulation of awkwardly shaped loads.
A traverse pallet truck is another example of a slightly altered pump truck which has been adapted for a very different purpose. In warehouses or distribution centres which often feature narrow aisles and passageways, it is important that a truck should be able to manoeuvre unobstructed. Traverse pallet trucks move sideways rather than forwards and backwards and offer an element of flexibility regarding the transportation of cargo from one area to another. These types of truck can also double up as a regular pallet truck when their traverse capabilities are not needed; in sideways mode they can carry up to 1500kg and when being used as a normal pallet truck this increases to 2500kg.
