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EN 1757:2022

EN 1757:2022 governs the safety requirements for pedestrian-propelled manual and semi-manual platform trucks, such as, for example, design and construction, propelling and steering, wheels and castors, stability, protection against crushing and shearing points and the construction of edges and angles. One of the main points is that platform trucks must be equipped with a parking brake. EN 1757:2022 is enforced by the German Equipment Safety Act and is therefore mandatory for manual transportation devices in Germany.

Open cart with platform made of sheet steel

Modular system

Most fetra transportation devices are available in modular form. The fetra Multi Vario system is immensely variable, with many substitution options and add-ons. The system parts are simply inserted into the base element and bolted in position. The patented fetra insert and bolt principle produces the same stability as would be achieved with a solid, welded construction method.

Wheels with TPE tyres and ball bearing

Very low starting, rolling and swivelling resistance. Low noise operation on level floors. Medium carrying capacity.Non-marking (trackless).

Wheels with pnuematic tyres

Smooth running on rough surfaces, limited carrying capacity. Particularly suitable for use outdoors.

Wheels with blue-grey elastic tyres and ball bearing

Easy, smooth running. High durabillity. Suitable for level and unlevel floors. High carrying capacity. Extremely low driving noise on all floors.

Wheels with polyurethane tyres

Very smooth and quiet running, resistant to many aggressive media. Non-marking (trackless). Good on sensitive floors. Low driving noise.

Wheels with electrically condutive TPE tyres

Very low starting, rolling and swivelling resistance. Low noise operation on level floors. Medium carrying capacity. Non-marking (trackless). Special wheels for prevention of static charge.

Polyamide wheels

High carrying capacity, smoother running. Largely resistant to humidity, salt, acids and caustic solutions. Non-marking (trackless). Good on smooth and even surfaces. Harsh driving noise.

4 castors

High manoeuvrability, easily steered in any direction, limited directional stability compared with 2 castors and 2 fixed wheels.

Roller bearings

Robust and durable wheel bearing. Impact-resistant. Low bearing friction. Permanent lubrication with long-life grease, under normal usage conditions maintenance-free. Well-proven bearing system for transport device castors.

Groove ball bearings

Highly robust precision wheel bearing. Impact-resistant. Very low bearing friction, permanent lubrication with long-life grease, mostly maintenance-free. Suitable for high load capacities and higher speeds.

Bush bearing

Simple and robust wheel bearing. Impact-resistant. Bushing made of polyamide. Corrosion-resistant, suitable for wet conditions. Under normal usage conditions maintenance-free. For devices with low speed and low usage intensity.