2008Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Adding diamond plate to Magliner cart bottom shelf for better grip and rigidity
18 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Diamond plate tread provides excellent grip that prevents cases from sliding on the cart shelf.
- Adding diamond plate makes the cart more rigid overall and improves its weight distribution and balance.
- Diamond plate adds weight to the cart, which may be a concern for transport and flying.
- Rubber matting with ridges from hardware stores offers a lighter-weight alternative for preventing items from sliding.
- A lip on the shelf is helpful for holding cargo on inclines and uneven surfaces but makes loading heavy cases more difficult.
- Diamond plate mounted with a welded frame underneath protects against leg and wall abrasions better than exposed metal edges.
- Installing a bottom shelf modification reduces available storage space on the cart that may need compensation elsewhere.
- Adding rubber bumpers around the perimeter of a diamond plate shelf helps protect both the cart and surrounding walls from damage.
Depends on
- Specific thickness dimensions mentioned by one contributor as 1/8 inch for diamond plate and 1/2 inch for frame, but other contributors discuss different configurations.
- The trade-off between cargo grip and ease of loading remains unresolved for different work scenarios.
- Weight concerns are subjective depending on flight frequency and transport needs.
- Discussion is from 2008 and reflects older cart technology and practices.