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What types of carts are on the market for me to transfer my bulky materials?

Different Carts for Your Material Handling Needs

All warehouses and factories need to transport materials from one place to another. This is why the simple cart is a great piece of bulk material handling equipment. There are general-use carts and carts made especially to transport certain types of materials. Here is a breakdown of some of the carts on the market designed to make your transfer of bulky material easier, courtesy of beacontechnology.com:

Utility service cart: a hand truck with oversized wheels designed to transport materials across rough terrain
Battery powered cart: allows you motorized transport of your materials weighing up to 770 pounds
Aluminum carts: have a high load capacity and feature shock resistance
Truck cart dollies: designed for your heaviest loads, handling up to 4,800 pounds of material
Wood platform cart: ideal for shipping areas and offices
Vertical storage cart: features shelves that tilt up to 45 degrees
A frame cart: moves bulky sheets of material
Vertical storing cart: features five sets of removable handles that allow carts to be configured in different ways
Welding carts: cylinder carriers that secure and transport cylinder torches

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