Economy and efficiency are two crucial factors when it comes to maximising the productivity of a warehouse. Pallet jacks are designed to provide these exact requirements. Ideal for smaller jobs that don't require the use of a full sized forklift, with a pallet jacket a single employee can lift and easily move an entire pallet of goods, in less time and without requiring other resources to complete the task.
A pallet jack is a simple device that consists of:
The Weight Of Your Loads
Choose a model that can support at least 15% more weight than your common loads. This will help ensure the safeness of your employees and your goods and increase the longevity of your equipment life.
Pallet Profile
Standard pallet jacks can lift loads as low as 8.5 cm with ground clearance. But if you have a special load type on a low profile and low clearance pallets, then a low pallet jack, that goes down to 6.5 cm ground clearance, might be necessary.
The Wheel Material
Nylon wheels are the most popular option due to their longevity, hardiness and free-maintenance. However, they tend to generate more noise and become rough. PU wheels are softer, give a better rolling feel, are quieter, don’t get rough and reduce the chance of a floor getting scratched, but their lifespan is shorter, lasting for about 3 years.
Manual vs Electric
There are two main types of pallet jacks, manual and powered. The manual type is hand operated and often used in retail and smaller warehousing operations. Most models can carry a load of up to 2,500 kilograms, though, there are improved versions with higher load capacity. Manual pallet jacks are best for moving pallets over small distances. The electric version is motorised and suited for lifting and moving heavier and stacked pallets. It is ideal for warehouses where pallet loads exceed 2,500 kilograms.
- Set of blades - aligned to slide under a pallet and lift it off the ground;
- Control panel - to adjust the spread between the two blades, accommodating pallets of different sizes;
- Base – supports the controls and the blades. It is mounted on a set of small wells, making the equipment easy to be maneuvered.
The Weight Of Your Loads
Choose a model that can support at least 15% more weight than your common loads. This will help ensure the safeness of your employees and your goods and increase the longevity of your equipment life.
Pallet Profile
Standard pallet jacks can lift loads as low as 8.5 cm with ground clearance. But if you have a special load type on a low profile and low clearance pallets, then a low pallet jack, that goes down to 6.5 cm ground clearance, might be necessary.
The Wheel Material
Nylon wheels are the most popular option due to their longevity, hardiness and free-maintenance. However, they tend to generate more noise and become rough. PU wheels are softer, give a better rolling feel, are quieter, don’t get rough and reduce the chance of a floor getting scratched, but their lifespan is shorter, lasting for about 3 years.
Manual vs Electric
There are two main types of pallet jacks, manual and powered. The manual type is hand operated and often used in retail and smaller warehousing operations. Most models can carry a load of up to 2,500 kilograms, though, there are improved versions with higher load capacity. Manual pallet jacks are best for moving pallets over small distances. The electric version is motorised and suited for lifting and moving heavier and stacked pallets. It is ideal for warehouses where pallet loads exceed 2,500 kilograms.
