What Organizations Can Benefit From Heavy Duty Stock Carts

Aluminum Folding CartsWhat organizations need heavy duty stock carts?
Users range from medical institutions to correctional facilities. Manufacturers, repair shops, and distribution centers also use them extensively. Applications vary widely per facility type. In medical institutions, they are used more for transport than they are for typical stocking. Distributors use them for stocking and transport, and some truck drivers use them for delivery large quantities of stock to customers. The basic design is simple, and the all-aluminum construction makes the unit more versatile than equivalent models made from heavier metals. Cart weight, unloaded, is relatively light, so the unit can be used to move smaller loads as well as very large loads. If your organization is on a budget, you might want to think about buying heavy duty so you can have both contingencies covered.

What features do heavy duty stock carts have?
Most have a handle that allows the user to push the unit forward. Very large carts with more than 3 shelves are guided by gripping the vertical struts of the frame on either side. Rigid casters in the back keep the unit stable. Swivel casters in the front allow for sharp turns without collisions, tip-over, or spillage. Typically, a cart has two or three shelves that can individually support at least 500 lbs. By our definition, “heavy-duty” includes any stock or utility cart with a total unit capacity of at least 1,000 lbs. Some carts have up to 6 shelves, however, and can accommodate loads of up to 3,000 lbs. Carts are made from tubular aluminum for combined light weight, and solid shelves, for stability and support. Marine edges on shelves make them stronger and help better contain loads.

Can heavy duty stock carts be customized?
Yes. We have lugs that increase volume without consuming space. There are also special casters you can accessorize your cart with. Carts for correctional institutions also can be fitted with tamper-proof screws. Also, due to the variety of models we carry, some customization options and accessories are specific to that product model. Ask your sales representative about specific accessories or custom features your organization needs.

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