Understanding Your Warehousing Requirements
In many stockrooms, retail depots, and factory floors, a manual hydraulic stacker is the most cost-effective and reliable lifting machine. It requires no fuel or charging systems, has a compact footprint, and can lift loads to rack height. However, selecting the wrong model can lead to operational inefficiency or load mismatch. This guide details the essential selection parameters to consider before purchasing a manual stacker.
1. Rated Load Capacity
The weight of your pallets is the first major selection criterion. Overloading a manual stacker is unsafe and can damage the hydraulic pump seals. Our catalog features models that cater to varying load weights:
- COT-QB Platform Stacker: Suitable for light-duty operations requiring up to 400kg capacity.
- CTY-D05: A compact entry-level option rated for up to 500kg.
- CTY-A and CTY-C series: Economical and stretchable leg models rated for 1000kg to 2000kg.
- CTY-D and CTY-E series: Heavy-duty manual stackers handling load capacities from 1000kg up to 3000kg (3 Tons).
2. Lift Height and Mast Construction
You must match the maximum lift height of the stacker with your highest shelving beam plus a safety buffer. Standard manual stackers offer heights like 1600mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, and 3500mm. The mast's material determines its stability:
- C-Section Steel: Used in our CTY-E and CTY-D models to provide excellent structural rigidity and resist bending under heavy load stresses.
- Channel Steel and I-Beam: Featured in the CTY-A series to deliver an economical, sturdy design for lifting up to 1600mm.
- Seamless Steel Pipe (Chrome Plated): Used in the COT-QB series for rust resistance and easy cleaning.
3. Pallet Type and Straddle Leg Width
This is a critical checkpoint. Standard manual stackers have support legs situated directly beneath the forks. These are compatible only with open-bottom pallets. If you lift double-faced or closed-bottom pallets, you must choose a model with adjustable straddle legs that wrap around the outside of the pallet, such as the CTY Stretchable Leg Manual Stacker (leg inside width adjustable from 1000mm to 1500mm).
4. Wheel Materials for Floor Types
The wheel type affects how easily the operator can move the stacker over different floor surfaces:
- Polyurethane (PU) Wheels: Non-marking and quiet, making them ideal for smooth concrete or epoxy-coated indoor warehouse floors.
- Nylon Wheels: Hard and highly durable, suited for rough concrete and outdoor industrial yards.
- Polypropylene (PP) Wheels: Economical wheels that provide solid rolling performance on standard surfaces.
Summary Checklist
To select the right model, verify your pallet weight (400kg to 3000kg), check your highest rack beam (up to 3500mm), identify your pallet type (open or closed-bottom), and evaluate your warehouse floor finish. By checking these parameters, you can ensure a safe and long-lasting lifting solution.