Mechanical-Assist Carriages

The Mechanical-Assist Carriage seamlessly integrates into any storage environment. Its mobility and user-friendly design make it an excellent choice for optimizing storage space for heavier loads. Each carriage has a weight capacity of 1,000 lbs. per linear foot, allowing the user to move these heavy loads with a simple turn of the handle. The Mechanical-Assist Carriage ensures that your merchandise is securely stored and easily accessible, enhancing the functionality of storage solutions, including movable storage shelves and mobile shelving units.

Key Features & Options:

โ€ขย Aluminum Frame for Reduced Shipping Weight
โ€ขย Required Track System is ADA-compliant
โ€ขย Anti-Tip feature is required in Seismic Zones
โ€ขย Overall weight capacity is 1,000 lbs. per linear foot.
โ€ขย Maximum Carriage Length is 48โ€™

Mechanical-Assist Carriage
Mechanical-Assist Carriage
Product Details

– Carriage is available with theย Flat Track System.
– Overall construction is an assembly of 3-3/8โ€ x 2โ€ aluminum angles (for length) and 3-7/32โ€ x 1-7/8โ€ aluminum channels (for depth).
– Height of the mechanical-assist carriage and track is 4-5/16โ€.
– Carriage dimensions equal storage unit dimensions plus 1/4โ€.
– Carriage frame is heat-treated aluminum.
– Wheels are 3-1/4โ€ diameter, 1215 dual flanged carbon steel and run a 3/4โ€ wide steel insert on the 1/2โ€ high flat track.
– Carriages have mechanically assisted 16:1 ratio drive system which drives wheels the full length of the carriage.
– Low-Profile, 5-1/2โ€ deep Drive Box Assembly attaches to the carriage and houses the drive system that moves the carriage approximately 3-1/2โ€ per handle turn and includes safety parking lock.
– Standard carriage color is silver aluminum with silver (galvanized steel) drive box cover, carriage corners & center plates.
– Recommended maximum length of the carriage is 48โ€™; applications beyond this length should be approved by Pipp.
– Overall weight capacity is 1,000 lbs. per linear foot of carriage.
– 3-Prong Handle option is available.

Mechanical-Assist Carriageโ€™s versatility allows it to be used simply as a matter of preference in virtually any storage situation; however, ideal applications are :

โ€ขย โ€œBig-Boxโ€ Storage Environments
โ€ขย Warehouse Storage
โ€ขย X-Ray or Large Record Storage
โ€ขย Archival storage
โ€ขย Retail (Apparel storage, shoe storage, equipment storage, RTA furniture, and appliance storage)

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