The Vestil PM5-2048-SS 304 stainless steel specialized pallet truck has a swivel handle and nylon wheels, and can be used to lift and transport pallets in sanitary or corrosive environments. The pallet truck is made of 304 stainless steel to resist corrosion. The handle allows the user to jack up the forks and maneuver the pallet truck, and it swivels to provide a 180-degree turning radius. A trigger on the handle releases and lowers the forks. The wheels are made of nylon to support heavy loads and help prevent marks or scratches to floors. Covers help protect the wheels from dust. Push rods allow the height of each fork to be adjusted in case of an imbalance. Nose wheels and the forks' tapered ends facilitate loading. The nylon wheels support heavy loads and won't mark or scratch floors. The hydraulic pump piston is chrome-plated for longevity. This pallet truck has a load capacity of 5,500 lb. and a service range of 2-7/8 to 7-3/4 inches high. The forks measure 21-1/2 x 45 inches overall (W x L). (W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; L is length, the horizontal distance from front to back.) This product is intended for use in professional and industrial environments.Pallet trucks, also known as pallet jacks, skid jacks, and pump trucks, are used to lift and transport pallets or skids of goods. Pallet trucks can include a swivel pump handle, a squeeze trigger, two forks, and wheels for maneuverability, and typically contain a hydraulic cylinder or a battery-powered motor to raise and lower the forks. Some pallet trucks have an adjustable push rod on the bottom of each fork, allowing the user to modify the height. Pallet trucks can be used in warehouses, storerooms, shipping facilities, and a variety of industrial environments.Vestil manufactures materials handling equipment, including hoists and trolleys, jib and gantry cranes, loading dock equipment, and storage solutions. The company, founded in 1968, is headquartered in Angola, IN.
