Handling & Lifting

Have you ever had the headache of deciding what type of tyres you want on your sack trucks? Trucks and Trolleys Direct2U have produced this short guide to ease that pain. Each wheel type has been described with advantages and disadvantages in order for the user to make an informed decision on which wheel type they will need. Flat Free Flat-free tyres constructed with solid, lightweight foam. These tyres have all the benefits of an air-filled tyre without having to pump the tyres when they go flat. No tubes and no more re-filling of air meaning no more hassle. Advantages –… Read more

What is ESD? Electrostatic discharge; when two objects come into contact creating a release of static energy. Everyday examples include: after tumble drying clothes or walking on a carpet then touching a metal door-handle. For a discharge to occur two material need to rub together to build up the electro static charge. One of the materials is now positively charged and one is now negatively. The positively charge material now holds the electro static charge; when this meets a preferred material, the static is transferred and an ESD event occurs. Why should we prevent an ESD event? The heat from… Read more

Deciding which sack truck is perfect for your needs and workplace is a difficult task. Trucks and Trolleys Direct2U are here to help; introducing the NEW AluTruk range from BIL. When you choose AluTruk you can expect: Quality, Innovation, Service and Flexibility. Each AluTruk is hand built to order and modular. Why choose AluTruk? AluTruk provide high quality magnesium alloy die-casting; the alloy used is chosen for its high durability, strength and corrosion resistance, vital for manual handling products. Increased temperature resistance due to the material being less brittle Far more impact resistant then similar aluminium models With height to… Read more