This section provides an overview for platform hand trucks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 platform hand truck manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A trolley is a device used to transport products, raw materials, etc. It has wheels under a flat plate on which loads are loaded and pushed by a handle.
By loading cargo on the flat plate, more cargo can be loaded than if it were carried by hand, and once it starts moving, it can be moved smoothly because the resistance between the wheels and the ground is reduced.
While hand-pushed carts are the most common type of cart, some electric carts are also available to assist in work.
Trolleys are used everywhere to transport relatively lightweight loads.
The most common type is the single-sided trolleys with a handle on one side. In the transportation and retail industries, box trolleys are often used for moving and storing high loads, and double-sided trolleys with handles on both sides are used for transporting heavy loads.
Some trolleys are developed not for pushing as they are, but for towing with forklifts, etc. for the purpose of transporting heavy loads.
The behavior of trolleys can be explained by the equations of motion in physics.
When trolleys are loaded with a load and pushed, it will initially remain stationary due to the weight and the frictional force between the wheels and the ground. It starts moving when the applied force exceeds the starting resistance force.
Since the starting resistance force is proportional to the ground contact area of the wheel, the harder the wheel is that is less deformed, the less the resistance force becomes, and the larger the wheel is, the more the torque increases, allowing the wheel to move with less force. The design is made in accordance with the intended use.
Although trolleys can transport heavy loads, when the load is stacked high and the center of gravity is high (as indicated by the height of the handle), the moment of rotation around the center of gravity is activated, causing the load to collapse or topple over due to the difference in level or inclination of the location where it is used. The tread and wheelbase of the wheels are designed according to the expected weight, and the use of trolleys with stoppers is recommended on sloping terrain.
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Track Systems, established in 1980, based in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, is a manufacturer of automobile equipment and a provider in material handling solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes carts, flow racks, lifts, trolleys, and workstations. In 1993, the company merged with a metal rack manufacturer outside of Chicago, to additional opportunities in the Midwest and expanding the market reach. Its engineers offer consultation to help design and develop products to match customer’s specifications. All equipment and products are made in the United States.
RECMAR Products, established in 1974 and based in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer and distributor of curtain and drapery hardware systems. Some of its products include curtain tracks, private cubicle curtains, drop chains, end stops, and mounting brackets. The company is certified in ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 and serves several industries, including truck, drapery hardware, marine, RV, and boat industries. In 2010, the company acquired Galietti Company and expanded its product offering in the aircraft interior space, making it a certified Gulfstream supplier since then. Other customers include Cessna, Piper Aircraft, and Lear Jet.
LLM Handling Equipment Ltd was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom, as a supplier of an extensive range of UK and European manufactured handling equipment. The company offers a range of items, including pallet stackers, lift tables, warehouse steps, electric pallet trucks, platform trolleys, and warehouse shelving, distributed to businesses across the United Kingdom and Europe. The company offers consumers an extensive selection of handling equipment at highly competitive costs, accompanied by a dependable and proficient service. The organization employs a rigorous selection method to choose the optimal handling equipment for our esteemed clientele.
Adobe Interiors, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, operates as a supplier specializing in interior design services and custom furniture sales. The company offers a diverse product range, including leather sofas, recliners, swivel chairs, accent chairs, and bar stools. These products are designed to enhance the visual appeal and comfort of spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. It provides functional solutions for relaxation and ergonomic support, making it suitable for a various settings.
Curtain Tracks Store, established in 2007 and headquartered in Bellaire, Texas, is an online supplier company specializing in curtain tracks and drapery track systems. Its product range encompasses ceiling mount curtain tracks, industrial-grade curtain tracks, and flexible curtain tracks that can be adapted to various window shapes. The company also offers curtains, as well as hardware and accessories essential for custom curtain track installations. These products cater to diverse sectors, including homes, offices, hospitals, and hotels.
Fami S.r.l., founded in 1972 and headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, is a manufacturer of industrial furniture and storage systems. Its extensive product lineup includes workbenches, dressers, cabinets, shelves, and containers, all crafted to provide efficient and secure storage solutions across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and retail. It is distinguished for its customizable offerings tailored to individual customer needs. Its workbenches, for instance, come in various forms, including mobile and height-adjustable models, with options for adding accessories like shelves and drawers. The company holds ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications for its products.
Emmegi, in Limidi di Soliera, Modena, Italy, has been a manufacturer and designer of systems for machining profiles in aluminum, light alloy, PVC, and steel since 1970. The company’s product categories are CNC machining centers, double-head cutting-off machines, CNC cutting centers, complementary machines, and single-head cutting-off machines. It also makes complementary machines, professional exhausters, manual assembly benches, professional trolleys, and software in the fabrication, processing, and manufacturing industries. The establishment has hubs in Brazil, France, the UK, Turkey, and Asia.
Provost, headquartered in Neuvill-en-Ferrain, France, has been a designer and manufacturer of shelving and industrial handling solutions since 1963. The company offers a wide range of products including stackable plastic bins, pallet boxes, locker rooms, pallet racks, as well as storage devices and other products. Its offered handling solutions include hand trucks, trolleys, forklifts, and dollies. The company develops its products to meet the current conception standards: from CM66 to Eurocode 3, from NV 65 to Eurocode 1, from FEM 10.2.02 to the standards EN 15512 and 15620.
Blue Trolley, headquartered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of manual handling equipment. The company's product offerings includes turntable platform trucks, adjustable board trolleys, board trolleys for specialized board transport, flatbed trolleys with open handles for easy maneuvering, and multi-load sack trucks designed to carry multiple sacks. These products are crafted to optimize manual handling processes and find applications in various sectors, including warehouses and industrial environments. It emphasizes the production of quality, UK-made equipment delivered by its team.
Lathoko Industrial, established in 2017 and located in Jet Park, Boksburg, Gauteng, is a supplier of a range of warehouse equipment and offers industrial business solutions. Its warehousing product range includes lifting and handling equipment such as pallet jacks, stackers, drum lifts, and lift tables, among others. These products are available in various lifting capacities, including manual, semi-electric, and full electric models. Other product categories include aluminum and fiberglass ladders for industrial or heavy-duty use, steel and aluminum scaffolding. The company also offers in-house maintenance and repairs on a large portion of products on offer.
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 55.6% |
Italy | 2 | 22.2% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 11.1% |
South Africa | 1 | 11.1% |
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