The ABC leather horse trolleys are equipment made of steel, galvanized or stainless, used for handling and carrying hides of any size in any leather manufacturing plant, such as leather goods, belt, footwear and saddlery.
One of the most common issues associated with these carts is the potential accumulation of electrostatic energy on the trolley’s surface due to the friction of the leather hides, resulting in unpleasant shocks to operator during use.
Since 2013, all ABC leather horse trolleys have been fitted with the antistatic system; in other words, they have an antistatic wheel that discharges static electricity to the ground, protecting operators from electrostatic discharges.
Why does a leather horse trolley accumulates static electricity?
The friction caused by the hides rubbing against the trolley during loading and unloading generates an accumulation of electrostatic charges.
When the operator unloads the hides onto the cutting machine or touches the trolley, the charge is released in the form of an unpleasant shock, which can occur many times throughout the day.
How does the antistatic wheel work on ABC leather horse trolleys?
The antistatic wheel is the ideal solution for trolleys or equipment in environments where, for reasons of functionality and safety, there is the need to ground the electrostatic charges.
The characteristics are: :
- Swivel wheels in synthetic material of high quality
- tread with polyamide core, electrically conductive
- thermoplastic polyurethane band, with thread guards, precision ball bearing.
The antistatic system is easily recognisable by its yellow central component.
The antistatic wheel is applied in almost all industrial sectors, from medical engineering to the electronics and semiconductor industry to the automotive sector. Where there is the need of protecting against electrostatic shocks, the antistatic wheel is the solution.
What are the advantages of the antistatic wheel?
The are many advantages to installing the antistatic wheel on the ABC horse carts:
- Protection and Safety: provides protection against electrostatic shocks, increases workplace safety.
- Comfort for the operators: the antistatic wheel has a thermoplastic polyurethane band and a core in polyamide. The manoeuvrability of the leather horse cart is still guaranteed and the carts are easily moved around the factory, from one department to another.
- Operational efficiency: the installation of the antistatic system allows for an efficient and continuous use of the carts.
If you need protection against electrostatic shocks in your factory, choose the ABC leather horse trolley equipped with the antistatic system.
FAQ
Are all ABC leather horse trolleys antistatic?
Yes, the antistatic wheel is fitted as standard on all galvanised steel models.
How can I recognise which wheels are antistatic?
The antistatic wheel is easily recognisable by its yellow centre component.
Does the system affect manoeuvrability?
No, the trolley moves just as easily in the workshop.