Among material handling equipment, the Manual Stacker is favored by companies for its economy, efficiency, and flexibility. As an important piece of equipment for lifting loads, the choice of steel profile has a direct impact on overall performance, safety, and longevity.
What is a steel profile? Why is it so important?
The steel profile is the core component of the Manual Stacker and its main functions include:
Carrying the weight of the load: Provides stability and resistance to deformation, ensuring smooth operation of the equipment.
Distributes forces: Optimising the cross-section shape of the steel profile effectively distributes loads and prevents localized damage.
Enhancement of lifespan: High-quality steel profiles significantly extend the lifespan of the Manual Hand Pallet Stacker and reduce the frequency of maintenance.
Therefore, choosing the right steel type can not only improve the performance of the equipment but also reduce the cost of use and ensure operational safety.
Analysis of the three mainstream steel structures
C-Section Steel Structure
C-beam is named after its cross-section shape, which resembles the letter ‘C’, and it is commonly used in light and medium-duty Manual Stackers.
Advantages:
Lightweight and flexible: lightweight and easy to move, suitable for high-mobility scenarios.
Lower cost: Simple manufacturing process, less material used, economical price.
Adaptable: able to meet the needs of small and medium-sized cargo handling.
Disadvantages:
Limited load-bearing capacity: the C-beam has weak bending resistance and is not suitable for heavy goods.
Poor torsion resistance: in high-frequency use, it is easy to produce deformation and requires regular maintenance.
Applicable scene:
Suitable for the needs of handling light goods in logistics and warehousing, such as food, clothing, and other light industrial products.
Channel steel structure
Channels are ‘U’ shaped steel sections that are widely used in medium-sized Manual Stackers for their stability and durability.
Advantages:
Structural Sturdiness: More flexural strength than C-beams, suitable for medium loads.
Affordable: A balance between performance and price, making it a practical and economical choice.
Easily machinable: channels can be easily connected to other components, making it easy to optimize equipment design.
Disadvantages:
Heavy weight: heavier than C-beams, slightly less mobile.
Corrosion resistance needs to be improved: additional surface treatment is required to increase durability.
Applicable Scenarios:
Suitable for machinery manufacturing, hardware, and other medium-sized cargo handling scenarios.
H-beam structure
Named for its cross-section shape resembling the letter ‘H’, H-beam is the structure of choice for high-load Manual Stackers.
Advantages:
High load carrying capacity: H-beams have excellent bending and torsion resistance, making them suitable for heavy load handling.
Stability: Excellent performance in high-frequency use, reducing failure rates.
Outstanding durability: thick material with high impact resistance for longer service life.
Disadvantages:
Higher cost: higher material and processing costs than other steel types.
Less mobility: higher weight, not suitable for frequent mobile operations.
Applicable Scene:
Suitable for heavy industrial scenarios such as steel and heavy machinery, as well as long-term fixed-use requirements.
How to choose a suitable steel structure?
The following factors need to be considered when choosing a steel-type structure:
Load Requirement
For light loads, C-beams are an economical choice.
For medium loads, channels offer a good balance between performance and cost.
For heavy-duty scenarios, a high-strength H-beam structure is recommended.
Usage scenarios
Frequent movement, small space: choose lightweight C-beam structures.
Long-term fixed, high-strength work: H-beam is the best choice.
Overall consideration: channel steel can meet the needs of a variety of scenarios.
Budget and Cost
Under the premise of meeting the performance requirements, choose the steel type reasonably according to the budget in order to avoid the waste of resources.
Customer Feedback
Food Processing Enterprise Customer: ‘We chose ZOHO’s C-type steel hand stacker, which is lightweight and flexible, perfect for our daily handling needs!’
Machinery Manufacturing Enterprise Customer: ‘ZOHO’s channel steel structure forklift trucks have excellent performance and high load capacity, which fully meet the needs of our production line.’
Heavy Industry Customer: ‘ZOHO’s H-beam forklift trucks are the most stable and durable equipment we’ve ever used, even in heavy-duty environments!’
Choose ZOHO, choose trust.
Steel structure is one of the key considerations in the selection of a hand stacker. Through a deep understanding of the performance characteristics of C-beam, channel, and H-beam, you can choose the most suitable product according to your actual needs. ZOHO lifting brand is customer-centered, providing high-quality, high-performance material handling solutions to help you improve operational efficiency and reduce operating costs. No matter what your needs are, ZOHO will be your reliable partner!