What Is a Container Dolly?
A container dolly, also known as a steel carrier or box cart, is a specialized cart designed to transport containers. Featuring a frame for container placement and equipped with four-wheel casters, these dollies often come with adjustable pitches allowing length customization to accommodate various container sizes. They are available in different designs, including foldable types, models with push handles, and those that carry containers at an incline.
Uses of Container Dollies
Container dollies are essential in the logistics industry and agriculture, where containers are frequently used for transporting heavy items. These containers often lack casters, making transportation laborious. By using a container dolly, the ease of moving these heavy containers is significantly increased. The frame of a container dolly can be made from various materials, including resin, metal, or a combination, and the choice of material and number of casters depends on the load weight and intended use.
Principle of Container Dollies
The basic structure of a container dolly includes a frame to hold the container and casters at each corner for mobility. Standard frames can extend or retract to fit the container size. Variants of container dollies feature diverse modifications, such as foldability, six wheels, push handles, dual-level carrying capacity, tiltability, connectivity with other dollies, and nestability for storage. The material choice for a container dolly varies based on the intended use; plastic and nylon are used for light-duty applications, whereas aluminum, stainless steel, and other metals are preferred for heavier loads requiring durability. Additionally, some container dollies are designed to scoop up containers from the floor.