Expert Resources Help Manufacturers Choose Optimal Die Cart Specifications for Safety, Efficiency, and Cost-Effectiveness
Southfield, Michigan – SRS Industries (Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc.), a leading provider of specialized material handling solutions, today announced the release of its comprehensive guide addressing one of the most critical decisions in industrial operations: determining the correct load capacity for die carts.
When shopping for die carts—specialized material handling equipment designed to transport heavy dies, molds, and tooling—selecting the right load capacity is paramount. Die carts come rated for everything from 2,000 pounds to over 20,000 pounds, with prices increasing substantially as capacity grows. Yet many manufacturers struggle with this critical choice: insufficient capacity creates dangerous situations and potential equipment damage, while over-specifying wastes thousands of dollars on unnecessary capability.
“Understanding the factors that affect capacity selection is essential,” explains SRS Industries. “The goal is to help manufacturers select equipment that is neither dangerously inadequate nor wastefully overbuilt.”
The Importance Of Accurate Assessment
For facilities that handle dies, molds, or heavy tooling, selecting the appropriate die cart capacity requires careful analysis of not just the maximum weight to move, but also how the equipment will be used, safety factors to incorporate, and future capacity needs that might develop as operations evolve.
Determining Your Actual Capacity Needs
The foundation of capacity selection begins with knowing exactly what needs to be moved. This requires weighing dies, molds, and tooling—not estimating. Many facilities discovered their estimates were off by 30-50% or more. Dies are deceptively heavy due to steel construction, complex geometries, and attached components that often exceed intuitive weight guesses.
SRS Industries recommends using a certified scale to weigh the heaviest dies. If appropriate scales are unavailable, most industrial scale companies offer weighing services. Document not just the average die weight, but the absolute heaviest piece currently handled. This becomes the baseline capacity requirement.
Complete Assembly Weight Matters
Dies often travel with accessories, including lifting lugs, mounting plates, protective covers, and associated tooling that add weight beyond the die itself. A die that weighs 3,500 pounds might effectively become a 4,200-pound load when accounting for everything that moves with it. Measuring the complete assembly weight, not just the die body, is critical for accurate capacity selection.
Why This Guide Matters
Proper die cart selection directly impacts workplace safety, operational efficiency, and long-term equipment investment. By providing manufacturers with the knowledge to make informed decisions, SRS Industries helps reduce accidents, equipment damage, and unnecessary expenditures.
About SRS Industries
Shelving + Rack Systems, Inc.(SRS) Industries specializes in providing comprehensive guidance and solutions for material handling equipment selection. With years of experience serving manufacturers and industrial facilities, the company understands the complexities of choosing equipment that balances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Visit the SRS website to learn more about die carts, safety factors, and comprehensive resources for industrial operations.
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