Manual Stacker Manufacturers

Zhejiang Vermillion Import and Export Co., Ltd. is a hydraulic machinery manufacturer based in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China, producing manual stackers alongside shop presses, cranes, jacks and garage equipment. Our manual stacker range covers 1.5 t, 2 t and 3 t capacity classes with a 1.6 m standard lift height, and we build taller masts and modified fork geometries to order. The range serves warehouses, workshops, retail backrooms and vehicle service sites that need to lift and place loads onto racking without a powered truck.

Manual Stacker Range We Manufacture

A manual stacker — also called a hand stacker or manual forklift — lifts, stacks and moves loads with a hand-pumped hydraulic ram driving a mast-and-fork carriage. We supply the category as a configurable platform rather than one fixed model, so capacity, lift height, fork size and wheel set are matched to the aisle and the load. Our wider material-handling catalogue also includes hand pallet trucks and lifting table carts where a stacker is not the right fit.

Where a project needs a lift above the standard 1.6 m working height, we review the mast configuration, carriage travel and overall machine height against the racking layout before confirming the build.

Application Fit Across Warehouse, Workshop and Garage Operations

• Warehouse and distribution racking. Placing and retrieving palletised stock on low and mid-level beams where a powered truck is uneconomical or the aisle is too narrow.
• Workshop and production cells. Feeding raw material and tooling to machines, then returning finished parts to storage frames without leaving the cell.
• Vehicle service and garage sites. Moving engines, gearboxes, tyre assemblies and parts crates between the store and the bay, complementing our hydraulic Jack range and lifting equipment.
• Loading and unloading points. Short-transfer work at van and container doors where the load is already on a pallet and only needs lifting to bed height.
• Retail and back-of-house storage. Compact footprint and small wheels allow movement through doorways and between shelving runs.

Configuration Options We Build To

Manual stackers are specified around the load and the route it travels. We confirm the following points with the project data before releasing a build:

• Mast type. Single-stage masts for fixed low placement; two-stage or telescopic masts where the carriage must reach above the collapsed height.
• Leg and fork arrangement. Straddle-leg frames that pass either side of the pallet, or fixed-fork frames for open-bottom loads.
• Fork dimensions. Length, width and spread matched to the pallet entry and load centre.
• Wheel set. Nylon or polyurethane wheels, tandem load rollers and steering-wheel size selected for floor finish and rolling resistance.
• Pump and control. Foot-pedal pumping for repetitive lifts, or handle-mounted pumping where the operator works from one side; controlled lowering through a release lever.
• Handle and finish. Handle length and grip suited to the aisle, with powder-coated frames in the colour required for the brand programme.

Materials, Hydraulics and Critical Specifications

The structural side of a manual stacker is a welded steel frame carrying the mast, the carriage and the hydraulic ram. The hydraulic circuit is the part that decides how the machine feels in daily use, so we build around a sealed hand pump, a relief valve that limits pressure at the rated capacity, and a lowering valve that meters the descent instead of dropping the load.

• Rated capacity, load centre and the resulting fork rating.
• Lowered fork height and maximum lift height, plus overall mast height for doorway clearance.
• Fork length, width and spread against the pallet entry dimensions.
• Wheel diameter, tread material and load rating per wheel.
• Chain or lift-mechanism rating and its inspection interval.
• Surface treatment and colour specification for the frame and mast.

Capacity, Lift Height and Throughput Planning

Throughput on a manual stacker is set by pump strokes per lift, travel distance and how often the operator has to reposition the machine. For a shift with frequent lifts to the same beam level, a foot-pedal pump and low rolling-resistance wheels reduce effort more than a larger capacity class does. Where the lift is occasional and the load is heavy, the 3 t class with tandem rollers is the practical choice.

We also check the route: aisle width, door thresholds, expansion joints, ramps and floor finish all affect wheel selection and handle length. Sending a simple plan of the storage area with the beam heights marked is usually enough for us to confirm the mast and leg configuration.

Quality Control and Acceptance Testing

Our factory operates under an ISO9001 quality management system, and core hydraulic products carry CE certification for European market sale. Production runs through a full-chain process from raw material machining to finished goods, with 100% full inspection applied through production to keep defective units out of the shipment.

• Incoming material and component checks before welding and assembly.
• Hydraulic function testing — lift, hold and controlled lowering at rated capacity.
• Frame, mast and weld inspection, plus wheel and roller fitment checks.
• Pre-shipment inspection with photographic records for bulk orders.
• Certification documents and test records issued with the shipment where the project requires them.

OEM/ODM, Branding and Packaging

We supply manual stackers to wholesalers, distributors, brand sellers and engineering clients, and we run OEM and ODM programmes as standard. Laser marking of the customer logo is applied free of charge, and colour boxes, cartons and user manuals are produced to the buyer's artwork, with manuals available in English, Japanese, Spanish, French and other languages.

Our R&D team also adjusts pressure settings, dimensions, appearance and operating structure to suit regional standards and working habits in Europe, the Americas and Southeast Asia, and develops exclusive models from prototype through sample, mass production and testing. Low minimum order quantities are available for market trials, with volume pricing applied as orders grow.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

A manual stacker quotation is only useful if it matches the aisle and the load. These are the inputs our engineering and sales team work from:

Maintenance, Spare Parts and Documentation

Manual stackers are low-maintenance machines, but the hydraulic circuit, the lift chain and the wheels are the parts that decide service life. We supply long-term after-sales technical guidance, operation video tutorials and low-cost spare parts for the life of the product, so a distributor can support the end user without holding a large parts inventory.

• Routine checks: hydraulic oil level, pump seals, chain tension and lubrication, wheel and roller condition.
• Wear parts supplied as separate items: wheels, rollers, seals, pump assemblies, release levers.
• Operation and maintenance manuals in the buyer's chosen language.
• Packing designed for container and LCL shipment, with carton and pallet options confirmed at order stage.

For projects that combine lifting and load movement, our Shop Crane range and Wheel Dolly units are configured on the same order so the workshop is equipped from one shipment.

Manual Stacker FAQs

What capacities and lift heights do you offer?

Our main manual stacker capacities are 1.5 t, 2 t and 3 t, with a standard lifting height of 1.6 m. Higher lift heights are built as custom solutions once we have the racking beam level and the available doorway clearance.

Can you build a manual stacker to a custom lift height?

Yes. Send the required placement height, the load weight and the narrowest point on the route, and we will confirm the mast type, carriage travel and overall machine height before quoting.

Which wheel and leg configuration suits a rough workshop floor?

For uneven concrete, expansion joints and small ramps, we normally specify larger polyurethane wheels with tandem load rollers and a straddle-leg frame, which keeps the load stable while rolling and still passes either side of a standard pallet.

Do you supply manual stackers under our own brand?

We do. Free laser marking of your logo is applied to the machine, and colour boxes, cartons and multi-language manuals are produced to your artwork as part of our OEM and ODM service.

What is the minimum order quantity for a first trial?

Minimum order quantities are flexible on regular standard models, and we accept small trial orders for market testing. Unit pricing becomes more favourable on bulk, full-container orders.

How are the machines tested before shipment?

Every unit passes through 100% full inspection during production, covering hydraulic lift, hold and controlled lowering at rated capacity, plus frame, mast, weld and wheel checks. Bulk orders are photographed at pre-shipment inspection, and certification documents are issued with the shipment where required.

Zhejiang Vermillion Import and Export Co., Ltd. manufactures manual stackers and hydraulic garage equipment at our Jiaxing, Zhejiang facility, supplying distributors and project clients worldwide. Our Manual Stacker manufacturer programme covers standard and custom builds, OEM branding and full-life spare parts support.