5 tips for choosing a reagent cart

To facilitate labor and significantly reduce the time it took for a particular type of work to be performed by a person, many useful and irreplaceable instruments and devices were invented. Surely, each of you remembers, and someone can still watch how after the first snow falls the wipers sprinkle pedestrian paths and steps with screenings or special reagents so that you and I can safely move along the street. Most often, a small bucket and a scoop are used for this, with the help of which the distribution of bulk components on the ground occurs. Just imagine how many times it is necessary for a person to go back and forth in order to renew the dropout reserves in order to process the entire local area. And how hard it is to physically do it again and again ... An indispensable assistant in such a situation will be a special dispensing trolley, which will be discussed in this article. We will give reagent cart tips, consider the principle of its work and obvious advantages.

1. What is a metering trolley for?

In the introductory part, we gave an example when it is advisable to use a dispenser trolley - when necessary to distribute special anti-slip reagents on snowy or icy roads and walkways. Housing and communal services workers are especially active in using such distributors. However, this is not the only situation when the trolley can significantly facilitate routine and tedious work. Some types of seasonal work can also be done much faster and more efficiently with distribution trolleys. For instance:

• Imagine Your Challenge sow the plot with seeds lawn grass. Of course, if the future lawn has an area of ​​only a couple of square meters, then you can distribute the seeds manually. And if we are talking about a large area around a private house? In order for the future green cover to be dense and dense, it is very important to distribute the seeds evenly. Then it is much more convenient to use a trolley, which is intended, including, for the distribution of seeds. Many of you can object and resort to the use of special seeders. However, why buy a device that, in fact, has a one-time use, if you can use a more universal design?
• On the example of the same lawn, which every year must be properly prepared for wintering and fertilizing, you can see another way to use the cart - distribution small loose or granular fertilizer and various types of plant nutrition;
• Using the trolley you can evenly to distribute and other fine-grained bulk materials for example sand.

As you can see, the scope of this device is much wider than it might seem at first glance. And in skilled hands, with the help of a cart, you can quickly and accurately sow fertilize even small fields. By the way, in addition to public utilities, landscape designers also actively use metering trolleys in their work.

2. Design and principle of operation

Despite the versatility and multitasking of the trolley, its design is very simple and understandable. It should be noted that in reality this is indisputable advantage. Indeed, in the event of a breakdown of any element, you do not have to rack your brains on what exactly should be replaced or repaired. Depending on the manufacturer, the design may have slight differences, however, a standard trolley consists of the following elements:

• The node that is responsible for the allowable bulk component is called loading hopper or box. It can be made of special frost-resistant plastic or metal. Depending on the specifics of the work that is planned to be carried out using the trolley, the material of the box should be selected. Plastic is lighter, but metal will always be more reliable. The volume of the box can also be different. On average, the standard indicator is calculated on the volume of one bag of bulk product, which is 20-25 kg. This is quite enough for a small amount of work. More practical there will be models whose box is able to accommodate a couple of bags of the necessary substance;
• The hopper is attached to a reliable metal frame, to which, in turn, are attached wheels
• For the convenience of moving and controlling the trolley there is an arched handle. It is made at a sufficient height, which eliminates the need to bend over during operation;
• In order for the reagents or fertilizers to be distributed evenly over the surface and there is no overspending of the substance, the cart equip special dispenser;
• Its design is also quite primitive. After the reagents fall asleep in the hopper, it is necessary to set the dispenser knob at the level of a certain scale mark and begin to roll the trolley. The divisions on the scale are responsible for the amount of component to be scattered. The dispenser is driven directly by the movement of the wheels.

It is worth paying attention to goods from the manufacturing company "Plant of Household and Building Products", which is engaged in the development of metal structures. One of the popular names of the company is the reagent cart, which has more than a sufficient volume of the working box - 56 liters and a smooth adjustment mechanism that allows control flow and reduce overspending. Also, contact between a person and a reagent is completely excluded. The capacity is made of durable metal. To protect against corrosion, the metal is coated with a paintwork composition. Due to the fact that the production of goods takes place directly in the Russian Federation, the pricing policy is quite acceptable. The factory produces trolleys for individual order what will be in the hands of those who are looking for the possibility of manufacturing custom carts according to their own drawings. If necessary, you can order a large batch of goods.

3. Benefits of using a distribution trolley

The fact that distribution trolleys are actually multitasking device we have already said. In addition, they have a number of other indisputable advantages:

• High productivity. Depending on the model, it is possible to process areas of 50 to 150 square meters per day. Moreover, the quality of the work done will not depend in any way, much less deteriorate, with each subsequent meter;
• At the same time, the person who will drive the trolley will spend a minimum of his strength. After all, the hardest will be to pour the contents of the bag into the hopper. Driving a cart is very simple and there is no need to have special skills;
• Not only significant reduction in labor costs, but also the time required to carry out the work. In just a few minutes, you can process a plot of 15-25 square meters;
• Along with productivity, high work efficiency is also noted. Due to the presence of a dispenser, the reagents will be distributed evenly always. You can also adjust the spreading radius of the substance. Usually it covers an area of ​​up to 1 meter;
• Dispensing mechanism provides and substantial reagent saving. When using a trolley, the required amount of substance can be reduced by 30-40%. This is achieved again thanks to a metered release, eliminating overspending;
• When working, human contact with reagents is completely eliminated;
• Thanks to the availability anticorrosion coatingThe trolley can have a fairly long life;
• Device is completely independent neither from a different type of fuel, nor from the presence or absence of electric energy;
• This means that it is safe in terms of impact on the environment and the health of the user;
• In the end, if necessary, the trolley can be used simply for transporting various heavy substances.

4. How to operate the trolley

Any adaptation requires a careful attitude and compliance with recommendations for proper operation. Only in this case can we count on the fact that it will last a really long time and justify its value. Despite the primitive nature of its design, the reagent cart is no exception.

• Be sure to consider the volume of the hopper. It should not be filled in excess of the norm allowed by technical documentation;
• After you fill the container with reagent, it is necessary to install the dispenser flap at the appropriate level using the handle;
• The level is selected depending on the manufacturer's recommendations for a particular type of reagent or fertilizer;
• After that, you need to move the switch all the way and start moving;
• If you need to make a stop, simply lean the trolley on a special support and close the dispenser by moving the lever towards you;
• If you plan to prepare the trolley for long-term storage, you must thoroughly wash the hopper and dry the surface well. This is especially true for metal products that are undesirable to store in a humid environment;
• Also, metal bins with a certain periodicity are recommended to be treated with special anti-corrosion solutions, which will significantly extend their service life and preserve the integrity of the coating. After all, various fertilizers or reagents can have an environment that is aggressive to metal or paint;
• The same applies to other metal structural elements;
• Attention should be paid to the condition of the wheels. If their tread is worn out, grip on the ground or on icy roads will deteriorate significantly. And, given the fact that the dispenser mechanism is triggered exactly at the moment of wheel rotation, skipping is inevitable with a “bald” tread. That is, the reagent will not spill out, which will lead to the formation of gaps and its uneven distribution on the surface.

5. Tips for choosing wheels for the trolley

It should also be noted that wheels trolleys are her key element. It is they who distribute and withstand the significant weight of the hopper filled with reagent and other substances. It is the wheels that operate in constant wear mode and in case of breakage, further use of the device is not possible. Many trolleys are already on sale, equipped with standard wheels. Some manufacturers may sell the wheels separately, thereby giving users the choice or opportunity to purchase a repair pair. If necessary, replace the wheels with new ones, be sure to Consider the following tips:

• Choose the type of wheels depending on the operating conditions of the trolley. By the way, for greater convenience, you can purchase two different pairs and rearrange them as necessary. If the fixture mainly moves on a hard surface, cast wheels can be purchased. They are not afraid of punctures or cuts, they do not form bumps, and there is no need to repair them. Even if the tread pattern is worn out, they will still fulfill their function. At the same time, the wheels made of polyurethane are the most durable.However, rubber wheels remain more affordable;
• For opportunity all-weather use trolleys, it is better to purchase the so-called pneumatic wheels. They will allow you to equally easily move both on loose soil, small bumps and bumps, and on an icy road. Pneumatic wheels are also made of rubber. They have a more pronounced tread pattern. However, you will have to be very careful and avoid collisions with sharp stones, broken glass, fittings and other objects that could damage the rubber surface;
• Choosing wheel size Be guided by design features and try to get wheels of the largest possible diameter. This will significantly increase the patency of the device. For example, if the wheel diameter is 300 mm, this means that the trolley in an unloaded condition can easily overcome bumps that are no more than 10% of the wheel diameter in height, that is, no more than 30 mm. When the bunker is full, this figure will decrease by half;
• You should also pay attention to the material from which the rim is made. It can be steel, plastic or aluminum. The last two materials are characterized by increased lightness, but steel is known for its strength and durability. It can withstand significant loads, both weight and shock. If the steel is coated with enamel, be prepared for the fact that the coating can quickly crack. However, this will not affect the technical characteristics;
• If the wheel design includes a hub, pay attention to bearing type which is installed in it. Preference should be given to a ball bearing. Also make sure that this element is installed without visible distortions. If a low-quality bearing is used, where the balls are simply buried in cups, under heavy load the wheel can be extremely playful and unstable due to this. In order to make the lubrication of bearings easier, make sure that there is an oil seal and anther.

If you still doubt the need to purchase a reagent cart, we hope that our article helped you make the right decision. After all, in the hands of a skilled owner, this is really irreplaceable assistant.