Product Overview

Nerak’s dolly lifts are designed for the efficient vertical transport of wheeled loads such as dollies, roll cages and similar unit handling equipment within multi-level operations. These systems provide controlled movement between floors, supporting smooth material flow in warehouse and distribution environments.

The system is engineered to accommodate a range of load types, including pallets, stillages, totes and boxes, allowing integration within mixed-load handling operations. The counterbalanced design supports energy-efficient operation while maintaining stable and consistent load handling throughout the lift cycle.

Configured to suit the specific layout and operational requirements, dolly lift systems can be supplied as stand-alone units or integrated into wider material handling solutions. This flexibility makes them well suited to applications where different load types need to be transported across mezzanine levels.

Built using robust Nerak components, each system is designed for reliable continuous operation with reduced maintenance requirements. As a UK manufacturer, Nerak delivers fully engineered solutions tailored to the demands of the application, ensuring consistent long-term performance.

Product Trials

If you would like to understand how your products will perform within a Nerak system, our Product Trial Service allows you to test materials under real operating conditions.

Trials can be carried out by our team or attended in person at our Brecon facility, where you can work directly with our engineers to assess system suitability and performance. Contact us to arrange a trial or discuss your requirements.

Installation

Nerak supports every project through to installation and commissioning, ensuring systems are delivered and integrated efficiently within your operation.

To understand typical installation timescales and what to expect on-site, visit our Installations page for further information.

FAQs

What is a dolly lift used for?

A dolly lift is used to move wheeled dollies safely between floors in a warehouse, retail back-of-house or distribution environment. It automates a task that would otherwise rely on manual handling, goods lifts or more labour-intensive movement between levels.

Are dolly lifts suitable for mixed-load handling?

No, a dolly lift is usually designed as a bespoke solution for a specific load type. Because dollies can vary in size, wheel position, weight and stability, the dolly lift should be specified around the exact load it needs to handle.

Can a dolly lift be supplied as a standalone system?

Yes, a dolly lift can be supplied as a standalone system. This makes it a practical option for retail, grocery, parcel and back-of-house operations that need safe vertical movement for dollies without installing a full conveyor or warehouse automation system.

Specification

  • Available in single and double dolly options
  • Unlimited number of infeed and discharge options
  • Can be designed to take payloads up to 600kg
  • Chain infeed, discharge and carriage conveyors keep the dollies under control throughout the transition
  • A variety of infeed and discharge accumulation options are available
  • Fully reversible option available
  • Belt speeds up to 1m/s
  • Counterbalanced version available
  • C or S configurations available

Example Applications

  • Multi-floor pick face applications
  • Warehouse and distribution facilities
  • Internet fulfilment houses
  • Click and collect operations
  • Out-loading for store replenishment
  • Moving product between multi-tiered mezzanine floors
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