Choosing a cart for transporting barrels

Drum trolleys are a utility vehicle that combines strength, safety and simplicity. A loaded cart can be operated by one person on any surface, including sand or soil.

A barrel trolley (also called a barrel roll) allows you to manually transport barrels over short distances. It is used both in the household and in the industrial sphere. The simple and robust design has a number of features that distinguish it favorably from the classic trolley for transporting any other cargo.

Let's consider these features.

• Improved design with a semicircular cut in the frame, which allows you to securely fix the load and deliver it to its destination without damage.
• Affordable price - lower than other devices for the transport of goods.
• Small size and light weight, thanks to which the cart is easy to move and takes up very little space during periods of inactivity. The standard height of these devices is 1600 mm and the width is 700 mm.
• Durability - With proper use and proper care, the cart will last for many years.
• High lifting capacity.
• They are assembled from high-quality materials and additionally covered with paint that preserves the original appearance of the product for a long time.

The trolleys are distinguished by their design, which has several advantages.

• Rubber knurled handles provide safety and ease of operation.
• Durable rubberized wheels that can easily pass even on uneven surfaces. Usually trolleys are produced with three wheels. Front wheels with a diameter of about 250 mm are located at the bottom of the products, and the third support wheel, attached to a special frame, has a smaller diameter (200 mm). The wheels are very reliable and durable.
• The recess for the barrels allows you to transport the cargo with the largest displacement, and is also suitable for transporting cylinders.

Some carts are equipped with the functions of tipping, moving and even pouring the contents of the drums, which greatly facilitates the work of the employee. All this is done with the help of a special handle, which the cart is equipped with.

There are several types of drum transport trolleys. Moreover, each model is made for certain parameters of the barrel - its size and weight.

• Mechanical. Simple two-wheeled trolleys allowing 45 ° movement of the load. These models are equipped with clips attached to the top or side rim of the barrel. The container is raised and lowered manually.

• Hydraulic. More advanced and more user-friendly models, equipped with or without 360 ° rotation thanks to the hydraulic system, automatic control of the grippers with attachment arms, which can be detached or attached with bolts (or already welded on). All this allows you to move, turn over, raise and lower drums without unnecessary effort, which greatly speeds up and simplifies the process of unloading and loading cargo.

• Any factory trolley is equipped with a special device for gripping and securing barrel containersto avoid accidental fall. The barrel is gripped by special clamps and securely fixed, so that it can be rotated and easily emptied.

The choice of a cart for transporting drums should be carried out taking into account the tasks that the buyer who purchases them performs.

First of all, you need to decide which model is needed - mechanical or hydraulic. But it most likely depends on the financial capabilities of the buyer.

Next, you should pay attention to the following selection criteria.

• Carrying capacity of the product (usually made for barrels with a volume of 150 to 500 liters).
• Type and diameter of wheels (they are pneumatic or cast).
• The presence of a support wheel (and is there a need for it).
• How it is controlled: with one handle or two.
• Cart dimensions. This is important for ease of use.

For transporting drums, it is necessary to choose a structure that will have maneuverability and smoothness, so that the load can easily move even in a confined space.

For barrels with a volume of 200 liters (the most common), it is recommended to choose a trolley with special grips that grip the container and are secured with a lock.