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Lexikon: W
What is a pallet truck?
Pallet trucks are used to transport light, heavy and sometimes bulky goods. The wheels and castors are exposed to heavy loads and stresses. If unsuitable or poor-quality products are used, the performance of the pallet trucks will be impaired. The service life will also be reduced. Wheels with a polyurethane tread and precision ball bearings are the ideal solution for pallet trucks. For electric pallet trucks, wheel bodies made of steel are recommended, whereas aluminium wheel bodies are the better option for hand pallet trucks.
Thanks to TENTE's professional warehousing and logistics, the castors and wheels for pallet trucks are available fast. Do you have any questions about which castors or wheels would be most suitable for your pallet truck? Contact us – we will be happy to provide you with detailed advice!
Pallet trucks in use
In production halls, in supermarket warehouses or at the harbour – electric pallet trucks and hand pallet trucks are used in many different areas. They can be used to transport goods on pallets over flat ground, for instance. To ensure that a pallet truck runs smoothly and is easy to steer, wheels are required that meet all the requirements and withstand long-term loading. Usually fixed castors are mounted underneath the forks, while two swivel castors on the other side ensure easy manoeuvrability.