Archive Trolley

Archive trolley with slanted shelves for organised document handling

Paperwork often moves around the workplace more than people expect. Files need to be taken from an archive room to a meeting, binders move between departments, and reference books are shared between desks, workstations and libraries. This archive trolley is built for that everyday movement. It gives books, ring binders, folders and documents a clear place on two open shelves, while the narrow 900 x 300 mm footprint helps it fit into corridors, offices and work areas where floor space is limited. The trolley is a practical alternative to carrying heavy stacks by hand. Instead of moving a few binders at a time, staff can load the material onto the file trolley and roll it to the next location. The 920 mm overall height is comfortable for loading and unloading, and the open shelf design makes it easy to see what is on the trolley.

Adjustable shelves for straight or slanted use

A useful detail of this archive trolley is the shelf arrangement. The two shelves can be installed straight or as slanted shelves, depending on how the trolley will be used. A straight shelf is a good choice when the trolley carries mixed office material, loose document trays or items that should lie flat. A slanted shelf is helpful when the trolley is mainly used as a binder trolley or book trolley, because the angle presents the spines towards the user and helps the contents stay in position during movement. Each shelf measures 820 x 270 mm, giving enough usable shelf area for folders, books and office documents while keeping the trolley compact. The 390 mm distance between shelves leaves room for A4 archive binders and larger reference folders.

Powder-coated steel frame for a clean professional look

The steel frame is powder-coated, giving the archive trolley a tidy surface that fits well in offices and public work areas. Powder coating also helps protect the frame surface in normal daily use. This matters in a trolley that is moved, parked, loaded and unloaded often. A document trolley may not carry industrial loads, but it is still handled throughout the working day, so a protected frame surface helps the trolley keep a neat appearance.

Four swivel castors for easy movement

Four swivel castors make the file trolley easy to steer through changing workplace layouts. The trolley can be turned in tight spaces, positioned beside a shelf and moved away again without needing a large turning area. This is especially useful in archive aisles, office corridors and small rooms where a fixed piece of furniture would be difficult to manoeuvre. The castors support the main purpose of the trolley: quick, controlled movement of files and books. Instead of carrying material by hand and setting it down wherever there is free space, users can keep the documents on the trolley until the task is finished. The rubber-coated wheels also help reduce noise and protect floor surfaces during ordinary indoor use.

Book supports keep binders and books upright

The trolley is supplied with four removable book supports, also useful as simple bookends inside the shelf area. These supports are important when a shelf is only partly filled, because books and ring binders can otherwise lean or fall over when the trolley is moved. With the supports in place, the load stays more organised and users spend less time straightening folders after transport. The supports are also useful when the trolley carries different materials at the same time.

Specification

• Shelf capacity: 25 kg.
• Total capacity: 50 kg.
• Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 900 x 300 x 920 mm.
• Shelf dimensions (L x W): 820 x 270 mm.
• Distance between shelves: 390 mm.
• Castors: 4 swivel castors.
• Included accessories: 4 removable book supports.