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Before building an industrial cart system in-house, consider these implications.
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Is a Material Handling Cart Just a Cart?
The answer is an emphatic no!
A material handling cart is an industrial tool which needs to maintain structural integrity when subjected to various forces imposed by the deck load and towing process while being safe for human interaction. It must deliver cost reduction and/or safety improvement plus a low life cycle cost in order to be considered a viable investment.
As we all look for ways to extend our budgets further and to minimize capital expenditures, we often hear companies comment that, "We are going to build something ourselves." While this may sound like a great way to save money, all carts are not created equal.
Following are three basic ways to identify if your present industrial carts or industrial cart design have possible hidden flaws:
- Tow Bars/Hitches. Does your towbar stow vertically without straps, locks, rattling or noise and allow up and down movement when in a lowered position (to accommodate floor surface variation)? Is your towbar designed to handle total rolling forces of the entire train and side loads imparted by tight turns where the towbar may contact the carts or the tow vehicle? Are towbar eyelets and hitch latches made of an alloy material for strength and wear resistance? Does the latch have a positive lock design that prohibits accidental opening of the towbar regardless of position? Are hitches recessed under the cart frame where possible, especially where an operator in the work zone will be frequently walking past the back of the cart?
- Read 2 more potential issues.
Practical Solutions for Lean Material Handling, Vol. 1, is the most complete CD resource for pictures, videos, literature, brochures and technical data on lean material flow systems. Email us your name, company and address to request your complimentary copy.
If you have any questions about the use of industrial carts for creating a lean material handling solution, call us at 440-943-4111 to learn more about getting started.
Larry Tyler
Co-Founder & Principal, K-Tec
Where Materials Flow by Design
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Not all carts are created equal!
 While building a cart in-house might save money initially, a properly designed and manufactured cart will have the lowest life cycle costs and eliminate the creation of more problems.
For more information, read our "A Cart is A Cart" brochure.
Call K-Tec today for help evaluating the hidden pitfalls with your industrial carts and material handling system.
K-Tec - Where Materials Flow by Design
Carts as Lean Material Flow Solutions
These flat deck industrial carts feature flexibility and top quality to complement lean material handling programs.
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