Difference Between Geared Trolley and Plain Trolley

Plain and geared trolley are two types of trolleys used in material handling and lifting applications. These trolleys travel along an overhead beam to transport goods. Today, in this blog, we will discuss the difference between these two trolleys.

Benefits of Geared Trolley

Protection of transported commodities.

Manual handling typically causes damage to the products being lifted and carried. This is obviously uncomfortable and costly, but it can be avoided. Instead, a trolley will safely lift and transport big and unwieldy items, successfully eliminating processes that may damage materials.

Increased productivity.

Lifting trolleys are often a good business investment. They will shorten cycle times and increase productivity in nearly any industrial or manufacturing situation. Separately or in conjunction with other handling equipment.

Hygienic Benefits

Lifting trolleys can also be constructed for safe material handling in facilities with stringent hygienic standards, such as food or pharmaceutical processing. TAWI’s stainless-steel trolleys are designed to be easy to clean and even washable.

Geared Trolley Vs Plain Trolley

Geared Trolley

A geared trolley uses a hand chain to engage its gear system. When you pull the chain, the gears engage, forcing the trolley wheels to revolve. This device enables the easy moving of big weights along a fixed beam or track with little human effort.

• Gearing mechanism (and, in certain cases, an electric motor).
• Allows for more efficient movement along the beam.
• Horizontal movement is frequently accomplished using hand chains or controllers.
• Better suited to higher weights and longer spans.
• Advantages include less effort while carrying big weights and improved control.
• Considerations: Typically more complex and costly, and may require a power supply.

Plain Trolley

Plain trolleys are the same as push trolleys. Both words relate to a manual trolley that travels along an overhead beam by pushing or pulling. These trolleys generally feature wheels that roll along the beam flanges and no extra gearing system. They are ideal for lesser weights and shorter distances.

• Also referred to as a manual or push trolley.
• Moves along an overhead beam by manually pushing or pulling.
• Typically, wheels roll along the beam’s flanges.
• There is no power supply or extra gearing mechanism.
• Suitable for light weights and short trips.
• Advantages: Simple design; often less costly.
• Considerations: Requires manual effort; may be limited for bigger weights.

The decision of which one to choose between a plain and gear trolley is based on considerations such as load weight, distance, control requirements, and budget. A simple trolley is less expensive for lesser weights, but geared trolley can take bigger loads and move more smoothly.