Stainless Steel Manual Pallet Truck
The Stainless Steel Manual Pallet Truck is designed for material handling in environments where corrosion resistance, hygiene, durability, and easy cleaning are important. It is particularly suitable for cold storage facilities and industries with high cleanliness requirements, including meat processing, dairy processing, food processing, and other hygienic working environments.
The VL-S series stainless steel hand pallet truck is available in load capacities from 2 to 5 tons. Standard models are manufactured mainly from 304 stainless steel, while 316 stainless steel is available as a customization option for applications requiring higher corrosion resistance.
Key Features
304 Stainless Steel Construction
Except for rubber and plastic components such as wheels and seals, the main components of the VL-S stainless steel manual pallet truck are manufactured from 304 stainless steel. This construction provides good corrosion resistance and makes the pallet truck suitable for wet, refrigerated, and high-cleanliness working environments.
The stainless steel construction also gives the hand pallet truck a clean and professional appearance, making it suitable for applications where equipment hygiene and surface cleanliness are important.
Suitable for Cold Storage and Food Processing
The stainless steel pallet truck is designed for demanding environments such as:
Cold storage and refrigerated warehouses
Meat processing plants
Dairy processing facilities
Food processing factories
Hygienic production areas
Wet or washdown working environments
Other applications requiring corrosion-resistant material handling equipment
Sealed Hydraulic Cylinder
The key hydraulic components use an integral sealed cylinder design to help reduce the risk of hydraulic oil leakage and improve operational reliability. The sealed structure also helps protect the hydraulic system in demanding working environments.
Built-In Overload Protection
An internal relief valve provides overload protection for the hydraulic system. This helps prevent damage caused by excessive loads and reduces unnecessary maintenance costs when the pallet truck is operated within its rated capacity.
Easy Maintenance
The robust mechanical and hydraulic design makes the stainless steel hand pallet truck convenient to inspect and maintain. Its simple manual operating structure also helps reduce the complexity of routine servicing.
316 Stainless Steel Option
For applications requiring additional corrosion resistance, the VL-S series can be customized with 316 stainless steel construction.
This option can be considered for more demanding environments where greater resistance to corrosion is required.
VL-S Stainless Steel Manual Pallet Truck Specifications
| Model | VL-S20 | VL-S25 | VL-S30 | VL-S50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Capacity | 2,000 kg | 2,500 kg | 3,000 kg | 5,000 kg |
| Minimum Fork Height H | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Maximum Fork Height H1 | 200 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm | 205 mm |
| Steering Wheel | Φ180 × 50 mm | Φ180 × 50 mm | Φ180 × 50 mm | Φ180 × 50 mm |
| Load Wheel | Φ80 × 70 mm | Φ80 × 70 mm | Φ80 × 70 mm | Φ80 × 70 mm |
| Fork Section E | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Overall Fork Width B | 550 / 685 mm | 550 / 685 mm | 550 / 685 mm | 550 / 685 mm |
| Fork Length L | 1150 / 1220 mm | 1150 / 1220 mm | 1150 / 1220 mm | 1150 / 1220 mm |
| Net Weight | 70–75 kg | 70–75 kg | 70–75 kg | 142–145 kg |
Applications
The VL-S stainless steel manual pallet truck can be used for moving palletized goods and materials in a wide range of hygienic and corrosion-sensitive environments.
Typical applications include:
Food Processing:
Suitable for transporting raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products in food production facilities.
Meat Processing:
The stainless steel construction is suitable for material handling in meat processing and related refrigerated environments.
Dairy Processing:
Suitable for moving pallets and materials in dairy processing facilities where cleanliness and corrosion resistance are important.
Cold Storage:
Designed for refrigerated warehouses and cold storage areas where equipment may be exposed to low temperatures and moisture.
Hygienic Production Areas:
Suitable for production and storage environments where equipment surfaces need to be easy to maintain and keep clean.
Why Choose a Stainless Steel Manual Pallet Truck?
Compared with a conventional painted steel manual pallet truck, a stainless steel pallet truck is designed for applications where corrosion resistance and hygiene are important considerations. The VL-S series combines stainless steel construction, a sealed hydraulic system, overload protection, and multiple load-capacity options to provide a practical material handling solution for demanding working environments.
With rated capacities from 2,000 kg to 5,000 kg, the VL-S series can handle different pallet-moving requirements in food processing, cold storage, dairy, meat processing, and other industrial applications.
Customization Options
Different operating environments may require different materials and configurations. In addition to standard 304 stainless steel construction, 316 stainless steel customization is available for applications with higher corrosion-resistance requirements.
Fork length, fork width, and other specifications can also be discussed according to the pallet dimensions and operating requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a stainless steel manual pallet truck?
A stainless steel manual pallet truck is a manually operated pallet handling vehicle designed with stainless steel components for applications requiring improved corrosion resistance, hygiene, and easy maintenance.
Is this pallet truck suitable for cold storage?
Yes. The VL-S series is designed for cold storage and other demanding environments, including food, meat, and dairy processing applications.
What stainless steel is used?
The standard VL-S series uses 304 stainless steel for the main components, except for rubber and plastic components such as wheels and seals. 316 stainless steel is available as a customization option.
What is the maximum capacity?
The VL-S series is available with rated capacities of 2,000 kg, 2,500 kg, 3,000 kg, and 5,000 kg.
Can the pallet truck be customized?
Yes. The stainless steel material can be customized to 316 stainless steel, and fork dimensions can be selected according to the application and pallet requirements.
What industries use stainless steel pallet trucks?
Typical industries include food processing, meat processing, dairy processing, cold storage, hygienic manufacturing, and other applications where corrosion resistance and cleanliness are important.
Request a Quote
Looking for a stainless steel manual pallet truck for your warehouse, food processing facility, cold storage facility, or other demanding application?
Contact us with your required load capacity, fork length, fork width, pallet dimensions, working environment, and preferred stainless steel grade. We can recommend a suitable VL-S model and provide a quotation based on your requirements.
