Wood wagon: compact transfer solution for wood materials, boosting safety and efficiency

Wan Ismail@Faizul, Wan Yusuf Al-Harith and Mamat Nawi, Azmir (2025) Wood wagon: compact transfer solution for wood materials, boosting safety and efficiency. Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025. pp. 504-510. ISSN 978672948780

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Abstract

The Wood Wagon Space-Saving Trolley for Efficient Wood Transfer is a functional and efficiently designed trolley to improve wood handling in factory. This trolley features a sliding system that allows it to be nested from right to left, locking securely in place to minimize storage space when not in use. Designed with functionality and mobility in mind, the handle is fully foldable, allowing it to be tucked neatly into the frame. The wood platform can also be lowered to further reduce the trolley’s height and footprint during storage. At the rear, the wood support is slightly tilted upward a purposeful design to keep wooden materials level and secure when moving uphill or on ramps, preventing them from sliding backward. The comfortable grip handle, combined with caster wheels that rotate in sync with the handle direction, ensures smooth and controlled movement, even in tight or inclined spaces. Built with durable materials and a compact design, the trolley improves workflow efficiency, reduces clutter, and enhances safety during wood transportation. This project addresses key challenges in wood transfer operations, such as space constraints, manual handling strain, and safe mobility making it an ideal addition to any woodworking or manufacturing workspace.

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Item Type: Article
Creators:
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Email / ID Num.
Wan Ismail@Faizul, Wan Yusuf Al-Harith
wanyusufwanismail@gmail.com
Mamat Nawi, Azmir
cokeash77@uitm.edu.my
Contributors:
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Name
Email / ID Num.
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Shawalluddin, Syahrini
syahrini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Jamaludin, Juaini
juaini@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Hassan, Normaziana
normazianahassan@uitm.edu.my
Editor
Mohd Yusof, Fadila
fadila675@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management
T Technology > TS Manufactures > Production management. Operations management > Prototypes, Engineering
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kedah > Sg Petani Campus > Faculty of Art and Design
Journal or Publication Title: Design Innovation Academic Show (DIAS) 2025
ISSN: 978672948780
Page Range: pp. 504-510
Keywords: Space-saving trolley, Sliding mechanism, Ramp-friendly design, Industrial ergonomics, Compact storage.
Date: 2025
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/135641
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