Pfaff Heavy Duty Pallet Truck, 1150mm x 160mm, 2500kg / 6843844

EC Machinery Directive 98/37/EC. ISO 12100;EN349; EN1757; BGV D27. EN ISO9001:2008. Heavy Lifiting Pallet Trucks. Pfaff pallet trucks are one of the industries most popular pallet handling devices. They are guaranteed to perform as an excellent quality hand pallet truck with a large load capacity which is incredibly beneficial in terms of productivity. Although forklifts are still needed around warehouses, pallet trucks are a convenient and cost effective way of transporting pallets full of goods around storage areas. Features and Benefits. More cost effective than a forklift Can lift heavy loads on pallets with ease High quality rubber wheels suitable for various floor surfaces Both forks have an epoxy coated finish Spring guards for increases safety 2.5 tonne load lifting capacity. Do these pallet trucks have any safety features?. Absolutely, a number of safety features are built in to these Pfaff pump trucks. Reinforced pallet entry rollers - The small wheels provide a smooth entry into the pallet and stop any forced pushing or pulling movement. Spring guards - The spring guards stop any damage to the operator or near by personnel. Users will be unable to put their fingers near the spring if used incorrectly. Also in the unlikely event the mechanism fails, the spring will not fire out, as it will be caught by the guard. How does a hand pallet truck work?. All of the trucks available use a manual lift operation, pallet trucks work by sliding the forks into the open area underneath the pallet, the user will then use the pump action with the handle to lift the load on the pallet. Once lifted off the ground, with careful handling, the pallet can then be moved around the desired space with minimal effort depending on the terrain. Storage spaces are often filled with these trucks due to the constant handling and movement of heavy goods. Who uses a pallet truck?. Warehouse operatives are the main users of a pallet trolley. It's not unusual to find both forklifts and pump trucks in these areas. It may be a case that due to their mobility and minimal training for the user, they are the go to equipment for a lot of businesses who store and move their goods by pallets. Use of the pump truck handle. These pallet trucks come with a large ergonomic handle, with a smaller level handle built in. The smaller handle works with 3 positions. The positions may vary depending on the model, however the operations are usually lift, lower and drive. In the drive position, the pallet truck can be maneuvered around large and narrow spaces. The lower function of the trolley will carefully drop the pallet of goods to the floor.