Hand Truck Safety Blog
Dear Customers,
As you recall, back in November of 2014 the Table Toter company had run into some difficulties with manufacturing, which brought productions to a grinding halt. Those of you who have used these carts in the past and were looking to reorder them were really upset! You understood the value and the ingenuity of this product and were sad that it was not available any longer.
Well the good news is finally here!
A license agreement to build and ship Table Toters has been
entered into with RAYMOND PRODUCTS of MINNEAPOLIS, MN. They have been
working very hard during January and February getting the Toter products
designed, tested, built and ready to ship. RAYMOND PRODUCTS is a great
company which has been in business for over 50 years. All of their products
are of the highest quality and are made in the U.S.A. In addition to Table
Toters, they have many other products of their own.
Currently we are starting out with the Flagship model and the Junior Model but hope to continue to to bring you the full line of Table Toters in the near future.
Hand Truck Safety Blog
Many of our hand trucks ship unassembled, allowing us to offer you free shipping. Many of our customers want to know what the assembly entails. Below you can watch a video of the BP liberator hand trucks being assembled in their plant. You will see that it is really not that difficult at all.
Hand Truck Safety Blog
Hi Dear Customers,
It’s been a while since we have last posted, as we have been so busy adding on new products and improving our website. As always we appreciate your business, and your feedback, which allows us to constantly improve!
At one of our meetings, a veteran business consultant told us, “Stop paying business consultants and instead just listen to your customers”.
Well, we took that to heart. And when Seth K. called us and requested for us to accept Bitcoin, we got right on it! Within 24 hours we were up and running!
Seth was nice enough to go out and tell all his friends about it too. You can see the thread on Reddit.
One of the nice things about Bitcoin is, is that there is no processing fees. So we went ahead and offered our customers a 1% discount if they pay with Bitcoin.
As always we are looking forward to your comments and feedback, that is what makes us stronger and better. Keep it coming!
Hand Truck Safety Blog
Hand trucks are a standard fixture in every business, allowing you to move products from point A to B. But we really get a kick when someone’s core business is based around a hand truck! And that is just what this fellow did. He put a locker cubby on top of a folding hand truck and brings it to Central Park, NY and rents out the cubbies for bikers to store their stuff in. Click here for the complete story.
Hand Truck Safety Blog
Are you looking for a free hand truck? Here’s a lead where you might find one!
According to Komonews, on Jan. 10th 204, a suspected thief in GRAYLAND, Washington seems to have left one on Hwy. 105.
The news report goes as follows:
“The incident began at about 10:10 p.m. when the deputy spotted a man walking along Highway 105 pushing a hand truck, said Steve Shumate of the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Department.
The deputy was immediately suspicious because of a rash of recent burglaries in the area, but when the deputy tried to talk with the man, he dropped the handtruck and took off running into the nearby brush.”
So it seems to me that there might be a hand truck lying on the side of Hwy. 105 in Grayland, WA. In all seriousness, if when you get there it has already been taken by one of our avid RSS subscribers who beat you to it, you can always visit us at Handtrucks2go.com to get the best deals on your hand truck today!
Hand Truck Safety Blog
Are you looking for a personalized gift for that special person in you life? Want to to get them something that they will actally use and appreciate? Want to give it a personal feeling too? We have the perfect answer for you!!
Introducing the New Utilacart, a folding fabric cart available in 8 beautiful and vibrant colors, with the option of personalizing it with a name or logo! In 4 quick and easy steps you can order the best present yet for under $250! Use our special sale coupon code UtilaS20 before October 24th and save another $20.
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Hey, we have heard of many different types of competitions, but a hand truck throwing competition, I mean, pleassssssseeeeeeee!!! Too hard to believe? Have a look at the video below. If you ever join a contest like this and you break your hand truck, you know were to find the best priced one for your replacement, I hope 🙂
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Hand Truck Safety Blog
When it comes to selecting a hand truck, customers certainly are not starved for choice. Hand trucks come in many different makes, models, styles and even colors. Though the styles may vary from one brand name to the next, there are four basic hand truck types: steel, aluminum, aluminum with stair climber, convertible aluminum and drum or barrel.
A plain Jane steel truck is a thriftier option that is good for warehouse operations and deliveries as well as simple jobs around the home. A steel truck is capable of handling daily abuse, collisions or falls and general rough and tumble use. If you plan on using a steel hand truck in rough situations, be sure to buy one that is not painted. You can purchase plain steel versions as well as painted hand trucks in all different colors. There are steel trucks available for outdoor use as well. The tires are designed to be rupture proof and shock absorbent for traveling over grass and gravel.
Next there is a standard aluminum hand truck. Aluminum is a lighter metal than steel; therefore less force is exerted by the driver to push the load. A lighter truck is also easier to maneuver in tight spots because you can lift it easily without hurting yourself. Many options are available to choose from because aluminum hand trucks do not simply vary in their carrying capacity. There are handle styles, wheel options, and color, of course.
Why are there so many options? Well, the handle design, for insistence, depends on how you will be moving the load. Two handles with grips on the ends are strictly meant for moving a load using both hands at all times, which means that the driver cannot open a door and push the load through at the same time. A loop handle allows the driver to choose hand positions and to drive one-handed.
The next two models are both aluminum, but one is a stair climber while the other is a convertible truck. Stair climbers can have simple rails bolted to the truck handles or they can be more full-on, with four wheels for load-balancing.
A hand truck with stair climbers is more difficult to use in twists and turns, so you may want to consider an option that converts back to a two-wheeler for more mobility. Convertible trucks also switch from a regular two-wheel truck to a platform truck. Platform trucks have a larger carrying capacity because of their longer base.
Drum hand trucks are the final model and they are exactly what their name suggests. If you find that your business requires you move product in drums, the safest way to do so is with a drum truck. A regular hand truck is capable of doing the job as well, but only if you find yourself rarely needing to move drums. The process involves strapping the drums to secure them properly and is just not as time efficient when you have many drums to move. A drum truck has the perfect round shape to cradle the drum and comes with an extra set of wheels in order to tilt the load, without the need for straps.
A hand truck is simple enough but there are so many options out there that it can become frustrating. Keep in mind the job that you are doing. The more simple options are less expensive, while the convertible options will set you back several hundred dollars. Choose wisely or you could end up spending a lot more money than necessary.
You can have a look at all the different options here.
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Handtrucks2go has recently added electric wheel barrows to out growing list of products. Of note is the line of CK Motorized Wheelbarrows that come with a really great price tag.
View the complete line here.
Here is the release that was written up for the CK line.
Introducing the CK wheel barrows that will help landscapers and construction workers moving heavy loads.
If you are into landscaping or the construction line, then you know how hard it is to move a loaded wheel barrow even across level surface, never mind up and down hills or across rough terrain.
Moving a full standard wheel barrow up a hill or down a hill, even with a gentle slope, will wear you down. When trying to navigate a steep slope you may come to a complete standstill or require the help of another person.
The power wheel barrow by CK is the solution you have been waiting for! Simply turn the throttle and the wheel barrow will do all heavy moving for you. Available in either a gas powered unit with a, or an electric battery powered motor with whisper quiet operation.
– Heavy duty steel construction
– Extra strong reinforced axle
– 2 wheels for stability
flat sides with square corners will allow you easily remove that last bit of sand
The gas powered model is equipped with a Honda powered, 4 cylinder, 1.6 hp motor, quiet and durable
The electric model – has full differential for easy turning, is powered in forward and reverse, and has regenerative braking when going downhill.
Light and easily maneuverable, loading the wheel barrow is simple as throwing it on your trailer no special ramp or equipment is needed, just get quickly to your next job!
Call the solution specialists today at Handtrucks2go at 888 811-5941 today to see how they can help you!
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Manufacturing plants need moving equipment for material transport and lifting. They carry essential products or tools from one place to another.
Here are some common moving equipment used in different manufacturing environments.
Lifts and Carts
These types are moved manually. They commonly have handlebars so you can push or pull the whole mechanism. It has a wide flat tray to carry any type of item. It could be the end product itself or another equipment required at another location. They may have the regular 4-wheel design or the 6-wheel type for easier turn and rotation.
It may also have a lift function, which pushes the tray upwards. This allows for transfer of materials from lower areas to upper levels. This is an effective tool to use in transporting materials from the ground into a truck without an inclined plane. Carts may have built-in forks to carry materials into pallets. It may be difficult, however, to use a manual cart and lift to do this.
Without them, the work process will be harder, AS people have to carry the stuff one by one. You may find different types of moving equipment used in warehouses and production plants, such as forkfree table lifts and carts.
Conveyors
These are long complicated systems, which facilitate the movement of several items from one place to another in succession. Conveyors lead a series of products in a line until they reach a desired location to undergo another process like packaging.
Forklifts
These are machines you can drive to lessen manual labor. They are like carts without the trouble of pushing or pulling the whole device. You can learn how to operate a forklift just like any vehicle. The forks at the front allows for carrying materials on pallets. The lift function enables the machine to stack pallets or place them to a higher storage, or vice versa. Forklifts are best used in warehouses that work with a stacking pallet system.
A conveyor system is necessary for items produced in bulk, Such as food products. A conveyor’s design is not limited to the belt which runs by two pulleys. Overhead chain conveyors can work with larger objects such as car parts. Manufacturing plants benefit the most from conveyors as they enable faster transport. Machines or the staff themselves may work on the products going in line on the belt.
Air Bearing Tables
Also called turntables, air bearing tables are disc-shaped materials handing device normally found in manufacturing plants. These tables float on a thin film of air (hence the name) which allows them to move very heavy loads with little force and friction.
Moving equipment are important devices for daily operational processes in different fields. Other than the three basic tools mentioned above, you may find other devices used for specific purposes. You can learn more about their functions when you research online.
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