Making the Most of Utility Carts

Find exactly what you need in industrial carts

Make the most of utility carts by getting the right cart for the job. Utility carts are used in many environments, including health care, offices, factories, warehouses and others. A cart is necessary any place where items have to be moved from one place to another.

Utility carts are available in a wide range of sizes and uses. A basic utility cart is inexpensive, but making a careful choice is still important. The right industrial cart can offer the following benefits:

1. Rolling carts with the right ergonomic features are pose less of an injury risk for employees.

2. A cart with the right capacity is easier to maneuver.

3. Specialty carts allow you to organize and carry supplies.

 

Get metal or plastic carts that are the right size for the load

Check the weight capacity. This is one of the most important qualities to look for in a cart. Heavy duty carts are needed when you have to carry heavy items. Carts without enough capacity won't be able to handle the load. Carts that are made for heavier loads may be more difficult to maneuver if they are only used to carry light items.
Try: Get a two-shelf ergonomic utility cart with an adjustable handle and 2,400 pound capacity from EasyRack. Get a heavy-duty wire rack with 1,000 pound capacity from Uline. For lighter capacity, check out colored utility carts with a 300-700 pound capacity from ShortOrder.

Save space with a folding utility cart

Folding carts can be used in medical, food service and office settings. When not in use, they fold up for easy storage.
Try: MedexSupply offers a folding steel cart for medical records and supplies that folds up easily. For food service needs, The WEBstaurantstore offers an easy folding polyethylene cart with sturdy aluminum rods.

Get special features, like secure cabinets or an electric utility cart

Electric carts and carts with other special features make moving and hauling easier. Carts with locking drawers and cabinets are necessary in medical and other environments where security is important. While they are higher in price than other carts, these carts can offer ease of use, extra utility and security.
Try: EZ-International motorized utility carts ease worker fatigue and prevent injuries. C&H Distributors offers a cart with a lift table platform that is raised and lowered with an electric linear actuator. It's powered with a 12-volt DC battery and features an on-board charger. For locking carts, check out a stainless steel version from Armstrong Medical or a Rubbermaid tool cart from Instawares.

Add accessories to rolling utility carts

Adding the right accessories will make your cart more useful and can help to organize items. You can upgrade the wheels to make your cart more sturdy.
Try: Custom design a cart with parts and accessories, like casters, pneumatic utility cart wheels, grommets, non-skid mats, electrical assemblies and straps from DR Instruments. Foodservicedirect carries refuse and utility bins for Rubbermaid carts. Get trays, bins and drawers for carts from W.W. Grainger.

 

• When choosing wire carts, look for powder coated finishes that are easy to clean.

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