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Wilcox GSE aluminum baggage carts have an integrated parking
lock for when the cart is not in use.
painted, " he adds, noting the carts can be purchased
with non-reinforced or reinforced side curtains in a variety
of colors.
According to Dick, no paint is needed because aluminum
does not rust. As a result, no volatile organic components
(VOCs) are released into the environment from the painting/
powdercoating process.
" There will be no scratched paint, there will be no rusting
floor or sides, " Dick says. " They will virtually always look
new and fresh. The passengers in the aircrafts or terminals
will look out and see clean fresh baggage carts loading
the planes. "
Wilcox GSE's closed baggage cart is 5 feet by 10 feet and
fully enclosed with curtains on both sides of the cart, while
the open baggage cart is 5 feet by 10 feet and half height
sides on both ends of the cart.
Utilizing a tubular structural design, additional features
of the aluminum baggage carts include a peaked roof with
drip rails to channel water to the ends of the cart; top
corner bumpers; outside rub rail bumpers; and e-hitch.
The closed cart baggage cart includes anti-clock curtain
rail system.
Since the aluminum baggage carts were initially
designed, officials at Wilcox GSE have changed the initial
rear axle from aluminum to steel and added rubber shock
absorbers between the axles and the main structure.
" This design change was to reduce road vibration, reducing
the wear and tear on the overall structure, " says Dick.
" By bolting the axles into place, it allows for very quick axle
repairs if needed. Continuous improvement remains one
of the most important factors of our quality and product
development. "
Like with its steel carts, Wilcox GSE aluminum baggage
carts have an integrated parking lock for when the cart
is not in use.
" When the tow-bar is in the up position, the front wheels
are locked and the cart cannot move, " Dick says.
" Further, for operators,
the Wilcox GSE
Aluminum Baggage
Cart is 500 pounds
lighter than the
Wilcox GSE steel baggage
cart. With the
lighter weight, they
are easier and safer to
manually move. "
Advantages of the
lighter weight carts
include reduced fuel
usage of the tractor
and less wear on tires.
" Over the lifespan of
the unit, the operating
cost will be lower
when using aluminum baggage carts. Tires will last longer,
hubs will last longer, they will never need to be repainted, "
Dick says. " When it comes time for the cart retirement,
the cart can be sent to be recycled and turned into another
new product. "
Aluminum baggage carts won't be for everyone, according
to Dick. However, he says ground handlers and airline personnel
who are in high salt level areas - near oceans, in cold
climates, etc. - may benefit more. Currently Wilcox GSE has
carts being used in Salt Lake City and Toronto with more
units destined for Alaska in the near future.
" The operators love them, and the companies love how
they continue to look new after many uses, " says Dick.
" It's important for us all to do what we can to help the
environment - to make green choices, " he adds. " Utilizing
baggage carts manufactured from aluminum is a step to
reduce your carbon footprint. "
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