Rolling Utility Cart Key Terms

Understand key product terms to choose the best rolling utility carts for your business

By Denise Ryan

Rolling utility carts are handy for everything, from moving boxes of merchandise to positioning catering and food service equipment to moving computers and multi-media tools for presentations. Learning terminology that pertains to these carts will enable you to order the right models to suit your business. Brush up on language like “audio-visual cart,” “retaining lip” and “lockable trades cart” to choose the rolling utility cart that is right for you.

Retaining lip

Prevent spills and damaged equipment by purchasing rolling utility carts that feature a raised edge along the sides. The retaining lip will prevent items and containers from slipping off the cart in transit.
Try: See models of plastic rolling utility carts featuring retaining lips on all four sides through the Global Industrial website.

Audio-visual cart

If you need a cart to transport multi-media equipment such as a television, DVD player, monitor or overhead projector, try an audio-visual cart. This specialized utility cart has additional features including safety straps to protect costly equipment and an enclosed cabinet to store cables and accessories.
Try: Discover the features and specifications of audio-visual cart models through the product descriptions at Rubbermaid Wholesale.

Wire cart

Utility carts with wire shelving provide the added convenience of wires for users to suspend cables and accessories. A wire cart allows debris to fall through the open shelving, simplifying clean up.
Try: Learn about stainless steel wire utility carts through the product descriptions on the Uline website.

Lockable trades cart

Organize smaller tools, accessories and equipment safely and securely with a lockable trades cart featuring lockable trays and compartments.
Try: See photos and get specifications for lockable trades carts through New Pig.

Removable baskets

If you plan to use rolling utility carts in the office, consider adding removable baskets that will make files and smaller supplies easy to find, organize or deliver. Look for versions large enough to encompass each utility cart shelf or opt for smaller models to organize multiple groups of items.
Try: Gilmore Kramer offers a selection of removable wire baskets to suit your office needs.

Three-sided cart

Add stability with utility carts featuring three solid sides to hold items like books, containers and equipment that you don't need to reach from both sides of the cart.
Try: See open three-sided carts, along with utility cart models featuring one or two shelves, through the DC Graves website.