Warehouse & Industrial Trolleys

Industrial trolleys are the best option for companies and manufacturers that handle heavy-duty items and require trolleys that can keep up with the weight and demands of the industrial environment. They are built to higher quality specs and have a high weight capacity to match the loads they will be carrying.

Trolleys are designed to move heavy loads quickly and efficiently and add value to your operations. LKE offers a wide selection of industrial trolleys designed for different industries and applications. If you’re looking for a mobility solution for your operations, we have just the right option for you. With some customisable features, you can consider making the trolley better suited to your needs.

Benefits of Industrial Trolleys

Most industries and companies looking for industrial trolleys simply want an option that can move loads within the facility. As long as the trolley can achieve that, their needs are met. But there’s more to industrial trolleys and the values they can add to your operations, which is why buying the right one is crucial.

Some of the benefits of investing in industrial trolleys include:

Speed and productivity

An industrial trolley takes a fraction of the time it takes your employees to move one heavy item from one location to another. By using trolleys, you can save time and be more efficient by swiftly transporting goods around the facility. Trolleys can optimise your workflow efficiency and help your employees be more productive by allowing them to do more within a shorter time.

Increased Safety

Handling heavy goods increases the chances of injury to the staff. Proper lifting form is necessary; without it, workers can get seriously injured. Also, there are overuse injuries and conditions that workers can pick up over time from spending time lifting and moving heavy items.

Industrial trolleys have an ergonomic design that supports the natural alignment of the body. They are also used with comfort and safety in mind. They have handle grips, and some options have adjustable height and stable platforms that prevent strain and accident-related injuries.

The trolleys are fitted with wheels or casters that facilitate smooth movement and navigation, helping to reduce the risk of accidents caused by manual handling.

Protection of goods

It’s safer to move your goods with an industrial trolley than having the staff carry them around on their hands. The trolleys are equipped with sturdy platforms, latching mechanisms, and load restraints that ensure the safe transportation of the load without shifting or damage during transit.

Depending on your industry and the nature of the goods you want to carry using the industrial trolley, you can even get options with cushioned surfaces and protective coatings to safeguard delicate items. Some trolleys also have barriers that prevent the goods from falling over while being transported.

Ease of use

Although you can choose from several types of trolleys, they are all easy to use. They don’t require any additional staff training or learning curve, which could affect your operations. Your employees could easily master using the trolleys safely after using them only a few times. This makes them an ideal addition for industries and factories looking to increase efficiency within a short amount of time.

Versatile applications

There’s no limit to what the versatile industrial trolley can do. The trolleys are of different configurations that are tailored to specific tasks and industries, making it easy to find an option that works for you. You can use the trolley to move anything from heavy machinery and organising tools to order fulfilment. You just need to find the right one to match your requirements and industry.

What You Should Look for When Purchasing an Industrial Trolley

Seeing the many benefits that an industrial trolley can provide for your operations, it is important to ensure you pick the right one to maximise these benefits. Here are a few of the factors you should consider when choosing the trolley to ensure you get the most out of it.

Load Capacity

For an industrial trolley, load capacity is an important factor to consider. You should determine the maximum weight the trolley needs to support and ensure it matches your needs. Ideally, the trolley should exceed your weight requirements to ensure safety when operating the trolley, even at full capacity.

Operating environment

Certain trolley features, such as the wheels and castors, are designed to suit different environments. Therefore, you should consider where you intend to use the trolley before settling on one. Some trolleys have features best suited for outdoor use, while others are better suited for indoor applications.

If you’re buying an outdoor trolley, you may want to consider features such as weather resistance and wheels that can conquer the outdoor terrain. When choosing an indoor trolley, you may want to consider manoeuvrability and floor protection.

Build material

The frame of industrial trolleys is usually made of steel or aluminium, and some options might also feature heavy-duty plastic. Each material has advantages in terms of weight, durability, and strength, which must be considered before making the purchase.

Steel is the best option for strength and durability, while aluminium provides a lightweight structure that is ideal for transporting the trolley on deliveries. 

Folding Capability

Foldable trolleys provide the additional benefit of saving space. If space is a premium or you intend to transport the trolley frequently, these space-saving features are handy and can help keep the trolley out of the way when it is not in use.

Maintenance

It is also essential to look into the trolley’s long-term maintenance. Most industrial trolleys require very little maintenance during their service life. Most only require occasional cleaning and greasing, making them reliable workhorses with minimal downtime. You should also consider the availability of the components needed to service the trolley if necessary.

Types of Warehouse Trolleys We Offer

You have a selection of several warehouse trolleys to choose from depending on the applications you have in mind, the nature of your business and the loads you handle. Possible options include:

Platform Trolleys

These are the most commonly used trolleys in warehouses. They have a flat surface (platform) where the staff can place items and push or pull the trolley around the warehouse. These trolleys are ideal for transporting heavy and bulky items such as crates, boxes, and other equipment.

Most platform trolleys have four wheels in two fixed and two swivel configurations for easier manoeuvrability. They come in different sizes, including large and small platform trolleys. We also have some options with a fixed basket that can provide extra storage space, especially in order-picking applications.

Parcel Trolley

Parcel trolleys are lightweight warehouse trolleys with four raised sides. They are ideal for warehouses that handle small items. The staff can easily store and transport multiple orders at once.

Parcel trolleys also have the same wheel configuration—two fixed and two swivel wheels—and an ergonomic handle to make operating them a breeze.

Parcel trolleys can be used for various applications in a warehouse setting, such as streamlining and order fulfilment, especially where segregation is not necessary and you only deal with a single type of item.

Order Picking Trolleys

Order-picking trolleys are a better choice if you want something more customised for order picking and fulfilment.

Order-picking trolleys are designed for efficient order-picking in warehouses. They have multiple shelves and compartments to allow workers to organise and pick up orders quickly. Other models also have special attachments, like step ladders or bins, to facilitate the order collection process.

Incorporating order-picking trolleys in your warehouse operations can improve accuracy and help workers organise and fulfil multiple orders at once.

Although handy and feature-packed, order-picking trolleys are not built to transport heavy loads, which should be considered if you want something that can handle heavier loads.

Cage Trolleys

Cage trolleys have metal sides that enclose the load to ensure the items don’t fall off or get lost during transit. This type of warehouse trolley is commonly used to secure items during transit. They are ideal for moving goods that need extra security and protection. The trolley has lockable doors that can be used with security features such as seals and locks. This feature makes this trolley ideal for transporting items that require additional security and controlled access.

When using cage trolleys, you can enhance the security of the items during transport, avoid loss, and protect fragile items. The trolley features a sturdy construction and is suitable for heavy-duty use.

When searching for the cage trolley, keep in mind that the design of the trolley may limit the size of the items you can transport, so you should carefully consider your options.

Drum Trolleys

For warehouses that handle liquids and other materials stored in drums or barrels, adding drum trolleys can make the task of handling much easier and safer. Loaded drums and barrels can be incredibly heavy and pose a challenge to your workers when moving them. With a drum trolley, you can ease the task of moving the drum.

Drum trolleys are specifically designed to transport large cylindrical containers safely. They have a sturdy frame and specialised grips that hold the drum in place during movement. Some of our options also come with tipping mechanisms that make it easy to pour the contents of the drum or unload the entire drum.

Our drum trolleys are designed for drum transportation and can help reduce accidents and injuries related to moving heavy barrels among your staff. They are equipped with locking mechanisms that keep the drum in place during transit for added safety.

If you’re considering using drum trolleys, you should know that they are highly specialised and cannot be used for general warehouse use like other options.

Shelf Trolleys

Shelf trolleys are the workhorses in many warehouse operations. If you handle different small items, the shelf trolley might be the best thing for you. The trolleys are equipped with multiple tiers of shelves and allow for the organised transportation of small items. They are perfect for order-picking applications and save the staff loads of time by allowing them to pick up multiple items on each trip.

We have a wide range of shelf trolleys you can consider depending on your needs and the nature of the items you handle in your warehouse. These include shelf bins that can be used with the small parts bins for easier sorting.