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| Mover's Dollies | A dolly is a device which is designed to assist people with the movement of heavy loads and large objects, such as appliances or big furniture items. Some moving companies keep dollies on hand and will rent them out by request; you may also buy dollies from companies which supply moving materials. Besides being used for moving homes and offices, mover's dollies may be also utilized in big warehouses and other facilities where large objects need to be moved around regularly.
 A typical dolly consists of a low platform mounted to a set of casters. Wheels and platform are strengthened so that the mover's dolly can bear a very heavy load, and the assembly is usually low to the ground to ensure overhead clearance will not be an issue when moving through doorways. With no handles, users are pushing the object itself instead. Sometimes big objects are secured to the dolly with tie downs so that they will not wobble or fall.
L-shape dollies (two wheeled versions with a handle) are sometimes known as “two wheeled dollies” or “hand trucks”. They are designed to take on smaller loads, as a general rule, and many of them fold up so that they can be easily transported and stored when they are not in use. These hand trucks are mainly common in facilities where packages are handled, as they can be used to efficiently and fast move large and bulky boxes around.
Keep in mind some safety considerations when using a mover's dolly. First of all, do not to overload the dolly and most dollies have weight limits printed on the platform for reference for this very reason. Do not leave objects on dollies while they are trucked or shipped, as they can move and potentially damage other objects being transported at the same time. Remember to use the tie downs when moving large or fragile items and people should be cautious when moving a dolly across elevation changes or bumps.
The dollies should be maintained appropriately so that it will be in good shape when someone has cause to use it. Sometimes the casters should be removed, broken down, wiped clean, and oiled so that they will move smoothly. In case the dolly has brakes, it should be checked at the same time to confirm that they are in good working order. When used on wet or dirty surfaces, it should be sprayed clean and dried so that the moisture and dirt do not damage the casters. |
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