Pallet jack

Pallet jacks are used to move and lift various objects in warehouses, cold stores, factories and other places. Pallet jacks are also used in smaller places such as stores, pharmacies, workshops, etc. in different types and capacities. This tool is one of the most widely used warehouse equipment and has different types such as manual hydraulic pallet jack, scissor lift pallet jack, pallet jack with scale, electric pallet jack, etc.

Application of pallet jack

Pallet jacks can reduce the time required to move heavy objects in different industrial units. Pallet jacks have many benefits that help you move a larger volume of product to another place more easily. In this case, the labor force will be able to move more volume of the product. Warehouse products are part of the capital of a business. As a result, they should be moved carefully to avoid damage. A good pallet jack will help you with this!

Types of Hardex pallet jacks

Hardex has 4 types of manual pallet jacks, which are:

3 ton pallet jack

3 ton manual pallet jack can move objects weighing up to 3 tons.

  • In three types of standard, wide and short
  • It has a variety of standard forks, wide forks and short fork
  • Polyurethane wheel

5 ton pallet jack

Hardex 5 ton manual pallet jack can move objects up to 5 tons.

  • It has two types, standard and wide
  • Has a variety of standard forks and wide fork
  • Teflon wheel

Scissor pallet jack

The Scissor pallet jack is also called the 80 cm pallet jack. 1.5 ton scissor model pallet jack is the only pallet jack that can lift objects to 80 cm from the ground.

  • It has only standard fork.
  • Polyurethane wheel

Scaled pallet jack

Scaled pallet jack is also called Weigh Scale Pallet Truck or weighing pallet jack. In addition to carrying objects, this tool can also show us the weight of objects.

  • It has two capacities of 2 and 2.5 tons
  • Polyurethane wheel material

Features of Hardex pallet jacks

Hardex manual pallet jacks are made in China. Among the features that make this category of Hardex tools a good choice are:

  • It has a repairable galvanized pump
  • Equipped with grease absorbers in all axes
  • High Quality
  • Easy servicing
  • Long service life

Buying a pallet jack + important points in it

When buying a pallet jack, you should first pay attention to choosing a pallet jack whose length of forks is proportional to the length of your pallets. You should know that you need a lot of space to go around if you choose the pallet jack with a long fork. Another thing to consider is the weight of the objects you are moving with. If you need to lift things up to a certain height, the pallet jack you choose must have this ability. The weight of the pallet jack is another point to pay attention to. The pallet jack wheel is an important factor in handling and must have good quality.

The features mentioned above, which were mentioned as the advantages of Hardex jacks, are important points that you should know before buying. Failure to pay attention to these factors and buying an inappropriate pallet jack can cause costs in two ways, re-purchasing the pallet jack or damaging the objects.

Manual pallet jack mechanism

As the name suggests, a manual pallet jack works manually and moving and lifting objects is done by a lever or handle.

What is the hydraulic pallet jack mechanism?

Moving and lifting objects with a pallet jack is done by a lever, there is a small handle on the top of this lever, which is used to remove the hydraulic oil from the pump, and with this, the machine's forks are lowered. When the hydraulic jack goes up and down with the lever, the pressure created on the wheels goes down and causes the vertical movement of the forks. This process continues until the object is lifted from the ground.

Manual pallet jack parts

A manual pallet jack consists of a release lever or handle, tow bar, a frame, hydraulic pump, forks, wheels, push rod, transmission cylinders, brakes, and in some other models, scale, screen, printer, etc.

What are the reasons for pallet jack failure?

The pallet jack may fail for various reasons, including:

  • Forks opening or bending
  • Handle breaking of the pallet jack
  • Push rod bending or breaking
  • Wheels depreciation
  • Ball bearings sticking
  • Corrosion of pins and connections
  • oil leakage
  • Discharge of hydraulic pressure
  • Pedal not working
  • Reduction of lifting power

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FAQ

1What is the difference between an electric pallet jack and a manual or semi-electric one?
In the manual pallet jack, all the mechanisms are done by hand and with hand power. But in the electric pallet jack, the mechanism is done by the electric power to the battery. Electric and semi-electric jacks have a higher price than manual jacks.