Stainless Steel Utility Cart

Sometimes a hand truck is not quite what you need. Sometimes you need a rolling cart with built in storage. A stainless steel utility cart can serve countless different functions in homes, offices, classrooms, labs, and just about anyplace else. How about a heavy duty utility cart in a machine shop. You can find utility carts made of stainless steel, plastic and even wire. Tool service carts come in several different styles. Some have added storage for large tools while others have expanded work surfaces.

First thing to determine is what will you be using the cart for. What types of items is it going to carry? How much storage will you need? A quality steel cart will feature smooth welds, a durable finish, and ergonomic, well positioned handles. It will also have good casters or wheels that allow easy movement even when carrying heavy items and that have a locking function to keep the cart stationary if need be.

The most basic utility carts will have two shelves, an upper and a lower shelf. The surface of the shelves is often recessed so that items don't roll off of them when you move the cart. You can also find stainless steel utility carts with drawers under a flat top shelf for added storage. Carts with drawers make excellent mobile kitchen workstations since you can store a variety of utensils in the drawer and have extra counter space on top.

Lakeside Utility Carts

Lakeside makes carts that range from moderate weight loads, all-purpose basic carts for the home to the heavy duty Lakeside Utility Cart 422 which is a commercial stainless steel restaurant cart. The Lakeside Cart 422 has three stainless steel shelves, a five hundred pound capacity and four inch casters. The stainless steel Lakeside utility cart has a 500 pound capacity and heavy duty stainless steel welded construction.

Protective bumpers on legs and handle protect walls and furniture. Sound deadening panels under shelves help restrict vibrations and noise. Special Ergo-One handle system has been designed to enable individuals to grasp the handle at a convenient, comfortable height of 36" to 44".