The Benefits of Using Pallet Jacks in Your Workplace

Posted by Ilana Camp on March 26th, 2020

Pallet jacks play an important role in transporting items and equipment in the workplace. From manual, electric, high lift and more pallet truck variations, your employees can load, unload, lift and transport goods with ease. The industrial environments in which you can use pallet jacks include warehouses, factories, docks, mines, shopping centres, manufacturing settings and many more. Equipped with a number of safety features, using pallet jacks in your work environment not only help your personnel stay safe, but it also boosts workplace productivity, efficiency and morale.

Manual Pallet Jacks

Pallet jacks that are manually operated are fitted with components like a sealed hydraulic pump, slow lowering hand control valve and a fully adjustable push rod under the forks for maximum control and versatility during operation. For instance, the Pallet Jack / Pallet Truck 685mm wide has an entry and exit roller that prevents physical exertion, protecting the load roller and pallet. Furthermore, it is equipped with a 3-position control handle, grease fittings at key points and heavy duty polyurethane wheels for manoeuvrability. You can support loads up to 2500kg with this manual pallet truck.

There are additionally many variations like the Low Boy Pallet Jack / Pallet Truck 685mm wide, which can reach a fork height range of 51mm to 165mm. There’s also the Super Long Pallet Jack 1800mm Long, which has a long 1.8m fork length. Within these variations, you can handle a number of different applications in industrial environments.

Stainless Steel and Galvanised Pallet Jacks

Galvanised and stainless steel pallet jacks come with all the safety features as the hand pallet jacks mentioned above have, with the added benefit of being suitable for wet and harsh environments. This is due to their manoeuvrable nylon wheels and their stainless steel and galvanised designs, allowing you to use them in cool rooms, storerooms and refrigerators.

Electric Pallet Jacks

Powered pallet jacks offer the economical solution for medium duty transport operations or delivery on lorries with tail lifts, speeding up order picking operations in your workplace. The Electric Pallet Jack 1500kg capacity is a prime example of this, as its powerful Noblelift AC and DC drive system makes for reliable manual handling. It also has an ergonomic tiller, a built-in charger, maintenance free battery and a smooth handle design. Moreover, this electric pallet truck has enhanced stability thanks to its added stabilisers, and it comes with a 1 year warranty.

High Lift Pallet Jacks

High lift pallet trucks are available in both manual and electric forms. Manual models such as the High Lift Pallet Jack / Pallet Truck 540mm wide function well as a skid lifter suitable as a lift table or a work bench. They are made to reduce unnecessary bending and have a scissor lift to 80cm. Please note that they cannot be moved in a raised position for your safety. On the other hand, electric models like the Electric Scissor Lift Pallet Jack 685mm wide have a one cylinder system that guarantees there is no risk of sudden dropping to the second piston. They have a built-out battery and charger resulting in a low centre of gravity and excellent manoeuvrability. Furthermore, they conform to CE safety standards in terms of lifting by both manual and electric.

With industrial pallet jacks supplied in various forms and models, you can provide your employees with numerous safety benefits. For more information, visit Equip2Go.