For those that deal with heavy goods on a daily basis, a pallet truck can be a vital piece of equipment.
In fact, for those that spend their working day shifting warehouse stock or loading and unloading goods, the humble pallet mover is the ultimate essential.
That being said, pallet trucks come in many different varieties: from battery-powered pallet trucks and electric pallet trucks to mini pallet trucks and rough terrain pallet trucks.
As such, certain models are better than others for specific tasks. When choosing the right pallet mover for your job, one of the most important variants to take into account is the material.
When it comes to materials, they don’t come much finer than the universal appeal of stainless steel.
For companies that have to adhere to strict sanitary guidelines and hygiene requirements (such as the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries), galvanised steel pallet trucks and stainless-steel pallet trucks are the top choice – and with good reason.
Unlike standard pallet movers and pallet trucks, the galvanised and stainless-steel frames offer better resistance to bacteria and are better at withstanding the harsh demands of their respective environments.
Stainless steel is also great at retaining its shape under extreme temperatures, as well as heavy loads. This enhanced durability makes stainless steel pallet trucks a great investment in the long term, providing a one-two punch of heavy-duty hygiene.
Before we go any further, it’s about time we introduced you to Mr Hydro. While it may sound like a low-rent rip-off of Aquaman, Mr Hydro is, in fact, our range of stainless steel pallet trucks.
Our Mr Hydro range consists of two quality products. While the specifications are very similar – including dimensions, weight and lift capacity – there are a few subtle yet important differences between the two.
Ideal for moving heavy loads in humid and damp conditions, the GS/X 'Mr Hydro' model comes with a simple three-point control system, featuring easy-to-use lift, lower and neutral settings.
With tapered fork tips and entry guide rollers for effortless handling, this model also features an electropolished surface treatment on each contact surface, providing optimum corrosion resistance and maximum hygiene.
Arguably the more talented sibling of the two, the GS/I 'Mr Hydro' model offers everything its galvanised sibling has to offer, plus more.
In addition to moving loads in humid and damp conditions, GS/I model can also handle environments where strict high hygienic standards are enforced, such as the chemical, pharmaceutical or food/beverage industry.
Boasting stainless steel for all metal sheet parts, the pump and all other castings are made of brass, offering maximum resistance to humidity and oxidation.
Both of our stainless-steel hand pallet trucks are capable of lifting up to 2.5 tonnes of weight. To give an idea of how much weight that really is, it’s actually about the weight of a fully-grown giraffe or a particularly husky rhino.
Luckily, both of those animals are native to the savannahs of South Africa so, unless you’re planning on taking your pallet truck on a safari, you probably won’t need to hoist any hefty herbivores any time soon.
That being said, if you’re faced with a monstrous lifting task at your warehouse, its reassuring to know that our stainless-steel pallet trucks boast some seriously animalistic power!
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Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we are constantly adding new and exciting products to our site to give you plenty of options when you come to buying new equipment!
Recently, we expanded our range of pallet trucks to include pallet trucks from world leading material handling equipment supplier, Pramac. These pallet trucks are incredibly reliable, corrosion resistant, and reasonably priced! We're sure you'll love them.
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Of course, we still offer tonnes of other pallet truck options. So if our new pallet trucks don't take your fancy then you could opt for an old favourite like our Premium Pallet Truck from LoadSurfer or one of our very own Electric Pallet Truck. The decision is entirely yours!
In this YouTube video, we show you how you should, and how you shouldn't use your new pallet truck - whichever you choose to buy!
We are sure that you will find a pallet truck to suit your needs in our ever-expanding pallet truck range. If you need any assistance in making your purchase, don't hesitate to get in touch with us! You can call us on 0117 9381 600 or email us at sales@safetyliftingear.com.
Here at SafetyLiftinGear, we’re excited to promote our fantastic range of battery powered pallet trucks - thanks to their high-powered electric motors, electric pallet trucks are a guaranteed favourite for any and all material handling tasks. Take a sneak peek at the range of battery powered pallet trucks available here!
This 1500kg fully-electric battery powered pallet truck is fully electric and can assist with both powered movement and powered lifting. With a 500w drive motor and 3.5hrs working time on the battery, this battery-powered pallet truck is sure to make any lifting and transporting jobs a breeze. Without the need to use manual force, using an electric pallet truck means that jobs can be completed quicker and far more efficiently, while also improving the risk associated with manual labour.
Similar to the semi-electric battery powered pallet truck, this battery-powered pallet truck also has a skeleton design which reduces the weight by around 25% when compared to a traditional pallet truck. The simplified structure also means it is easier to maintain as the pallet truck does not need to be stripped down.
Both our semi-electric and fully electric battery powered pallet trucks also work perfectly while ascending and descending. Both trucks can guarantee 4% slope braking and 3.5% climbing performance. This means no huffing and puffing while transporting your pallet truck up a hill!
You can browse our full range of battery powered pallet trucks here! If you have any questions, we're more than happy to help. You can contact us here or give us a call on 0808 123 69 69.
Pallet trucks can be very useful pieces of equipment. A sturdy pallet truck can transform a lifting/moving task that would otherwise require the combined efforts of multiple people into a simple one-man job.
We want to make your life easier, which is why we have a whole selection of pallet trucks on offer here at SafetyLiftinGear. This is the case even when the loads you have to move are particularly heavy - even 2.5 tonnes heavy!
(Nylon Wheel Pallet Truck 2.5Tonne 540 x 1150mm)
Our Nylon Wheel Pallet Truck is the perfect tool for moving loads around the warehouse. Its 3-position control handle makes it incredibly easy to manoeuvre, and its nylon wheels ensure that this is the case even when the terrain is less than ideal!
This pallet truck's weight capacity is a whopping 2.5 tonnes, which means it should be able to move the majority of your loads without a problem. Using a pallet truck vastly reduces the risk of injury that's associated with heavy lifting, keeping you safe to move loads around without too much worry.
Whether you need the pallet truck for many day-to-day tasks or just for one particular task, we have you covered. Our 2.5-tonne pallet truck can be bought or hired, so whatever your requirements, we can meet them!
We are so confident in the quality of our 2.5 tonne pallet truck that we offer a 1 year warranty as standard. This robust piece of equipment will have no problem carrying your loads if used correctly.
If you’re not too sure what kind of equipment you need for a certain job, our helpful team would be more than happy to advise you. Feel free to contact us today!
A pallet truck (also known as a pump truck or pallet jack) is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets. The truck's tapered forks slot underneath the pallet and the pump handle can then be used to raise and lower the load.
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