Make sure the Trolley you choose is Heavy Duty

19 Oct 2023

An element that is apparent in almost every workplace environment is a requirement for Trolleys. Be it an office, a classroom, a manufacturing plant, a warehouse or a retail outlet, the need to have a suitable, reliabe Trolley for moving or storing your workplace resources is an essential element - to avoid workers having to manually carry loads that are excessively heavy and could pose the risk of serious and costly injury to employees. There are numerous different Materials Handling/Trolley requirements in workplaces throughout the country, so to source a quality, affordable heavy duty Trolley for your specific needs you need to have access to the widest range of Trolleys possible. Office Products Online has just that range - with Trolley styles and functionalities to suit every workplace requirement.

Make sure the Trolley you choose is Heavy Duty

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  • Hand Trolleys and Folding Hand Trolleys
  • Basket, Bin and Shelf Trolleys
  • Dollys and Gas Cylinder Trolleys
  • Chair Stacker and Stair Climber Trolleys
  • Cleaning and Laundry Trolleys
  • Library Book Trolleys
  • Laptop Trolleys
  • Stainless Steel Trolley 
  • Warehouse and Stock Trolleys 

Why Heavy Duty 'v' Inexpensive Alernative Trolleys?

Firstly Improved Safety

In most kind of working environments, labour-intensive lifting and carrying heavy objects can make people susceptible to Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). A substantial proportion of MSDs was due to back pains. However, the usage of heavy duty Trolleys and Hand Trucks, where loads are pushed or pulled, decreases the incidence of such injuries.

Secondly Improved Productivity

Since heavy duty Trolleys and Hand Trucks reduce the incidence of injuries, absenteeism is lower. Having a complete workforce available faciltates the improvement in productivity. Also the usage of heavy duty Trolleys decreases the number of trips it takes to transport workplace resourcses. There are a number larger heavy duty Trolleys that can handle huge loads. In warehouse and retails settings, quick order fulfillment is paramount. The usage of heavy duty Trolleys and Hand trucks results in faster and more competent turnaround, advancing the overall workflow. Basket and Bin Trolleys are also available - where the Baskets and Bins can be removed - and the complete contents transported to the desired destination. This flexibility also reduces the number of trips required   

Thirdly Cost Effectiveness 

For some workplace managers the temptation exist to compromise on quality when purchasing your Trolley/s. Remember, the quality of the Trolley, determines the weight capacity and quality of the Trolley. When purchasing a heavy duty platform Trolley avoid small nylon wheels (they simply don't carry heavy loads, and opt for rubber bearing wheels. These last longer and carry heavier loads. For carrying loads that need to be stationary/secure, make sure the Trolley you select has at least 2 x braking castors. Avoid Hand Trucks with plastic wheel trims. These break under load and also end up caausing damage to the wheels resulting in the expense of replecement wheels. Steel wheel trims are infinitely more reliable and with Puncture Proof wheels now avaiable, these can be much more cost effective.   

Next Improved Protection

Trolleys with enclosed sides or rims around the shelves secure and protect shelf contents when the Trolley is in motion. Ratchet Straps are also available for securing Hand Truck, Appliance Trolly and Stair Climber Trolley loads. Some Platform Trolleys and Basket/Bin Trolleys have protective strips around the platform or rubber buffers on the wheels to protect damage to walls and furniture in the workplace. Hand trucks with angled or curved backs are also useful for the safe transport of items such as beer kegs, chairs, or gas cylinders.

And Space Efficiency

With the increasing cost of most workplace space, there is a high demand for narrow Trolleys for operating in narrow aisles or for Platform and Hand Trolleys that have folding handles so they can be easily transported or flattened down for storage. Trolleys and Hand trucks that are compact, lightweight, and portable are important for smaller work environments - while still retaining their quality wheels and heavy duty status. Aside from taking up less storage space, these Trolleys fit more easily into lifts and are not problematic to manoeuvre in corridors.

Looking for quality Heavy Duty Trolleys? 

Contact Office Products Online with an outline of your workplace requirements and we will provide you with cost effective heavy duty Trolley solutions for every application you need.

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