Pipe Rack Kitting and Storage Trolley

Scope:

Manufacture a trolley to hold long components stored in plastic bags.

Solution:

Project REF: AD-743-2015-07-2 / 12593-P2

Using trolleys specifically designed to hold and store pipes during a manufacturing process offers several benefits that enhance efficiency, safety, and organization within the manufacturing environment. Here are the key benefits:

1. Improved Organisation: Trolleys help keep pipes organised and easily accessible, reducing the time spent searching for specific sizes or types of pipes.
2. Enhanced Mobility: They allow for easy transportation of pipes between different stages of the manufacturing process, minimising manual handling and speeding up workflow.
3. Space Optimisation: Trolleys can be designed to maximise vertical space, allowing for more efficient storage of pipes in limited floor space.
4. Increased Safety: By securely holding pipes in place, trolleys reduce the risk of pipes rolling or falling, which can prevent accidents and injuries on the manufacturing floor.
5. Reduced Damage: Proper storage on trolleys helps prevent pipes from getting damaged by contact with the floor or other materials, maintaining the quality of the pipes.
6. Ergonomic Benefits: Trolleys can be designed to minimise the need for workers to bend, lift, or carry heavy pipes, reducing physical strain and the potential for musculoskeletal injuries.
7. Streamlined Workflow: By having pipes readily available and easily movable, trolleys contribute to a more streamlined and efficient manufacturing process, reducing downtime.
8. Flexibility: Trolleys can be customised to hold different sizes and types of pipes, offering flexibility to accommodate varying manufacturing needs.
9. Inventory Management: Trolleys make it easier to track inventory levels, ensuring that there is always an adequate supply of pipes on hand for production needs.
10. Clean and Organised Workspace: Keeping pipes off the floor and neatly stored on trolleys helps maintain a cleaner and more organised workspace, which can boost overall productivity and morale.

Acres could manufacture alternative solutions similar to the hook trolleys to be used for a wide range of applications. For example, here are several alternative uses:

1. Cable and Wire Management Trolley: Storing and transporting cables, wires, and hoses in an organised manner, preventing tangling and making them easily accessible.
2. Tool Storage Trolley: Hanging various tools such as wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers for easy access and mobility within a workshop or manufacturing floor.
3. Garment Handling Trolley: In laundry services, retail, or fashion manufacturing, trolleys with hooks can be used to transport and store clothes, uniforms, or costumes.
4. Equipment and Accessories Trolley: Holding and moving various small equipment and accessories, such as safety gear (helmets, gloves, vests) or sports equipment.
5. Maintenance Supplies Trolley: Transporting and organising maintenance supplies, including hoses, belts, and other parts needed for equipment upkeep.
6. Work In Progress Trolley: Holding parts and components that are in the process of being assembled or worked on, providing easy access and organization.
7. Retail Stock Management Trolley: Displaying and transporting items like bags, accessories, or packaged products within retail settings or stockrooms.
8. Medical Supplies Trolley: In hospitals or clinics, trolleys with hooks can be used to hold and transport medical equipment, IV bags, and other supplies.
9. Cleaning Supplies Trolley: Storing and transporting cleaning tools such as mops, brooms, dustpans, and cleaning solutions for custodial tasks.
10. Gardening Tools Trolley: Organising and moving gardening tools, including hoses, rakes, shovels, and pruning shears.
11. Artwork and Frames Trolley: Safely transporting artwork, frames, or other display items in galleries or during events.
12. Construction Sites Trolley: Holding and moving construction tools and materials, such as extension cords, safety harnesses, and small equipment.
13. Production Line Components Trolley: Storing and transporting parts and components used in production lines, keeping them organised and within easy reach.
14. Event Setup Trolley: Organising and moving decorations, lighting equipment, and other materials needed for setting up events or exhibitions.
15. Fishing Gear Trolley: Holding and transporting fishing rods, nets, and other gear in recreational or commercial fishing settings.

Overall, trolleys with a series of hooks offer versatile storage and transportation solutions across various industries, enhancing organisation, efficiency, and accessibility.

Acres have a range of standard products but also support clients with custom machinery and medium-high volume products such as trolleys, stillages etc. 

We have manufactured lots of different tables / workstations / workbenches for various industries.

We also manufacture access platforms, jigs and fixtures and many other types of production support solutions / products. 

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