Stainless Steel Pallet Jacks for Washdown, Food and Pharma
Type 304 stainless pallet jacks, rated 5,000 to 5,500 lb, for food plants, pharmaceutical and medical facilities, chemical areas and anywhere a painted pallet jack rusts. Full stainless, stainless frame and forks, or galvanized, from Vestil, Superlift and Atlas, shipped across the US and overseas.
Type 304 stainless
Frame and forks, or the whole pallet jack, in 304 stainless steel.
Up to 5,500 lb
5,500 lb on standard 27" forks, 5,000 lb on narrow 21" forks.
27" and 21" forks
Standard 27" width, or 21" for narrower pallets. Custom sizes on request.
Shipped worldwide
Jealco has exported industrial equipment to customers overseas since 1950.
Who needs a stainless steel pallet jack
A painted pallet jack is the right choice for a dry warehouse. Where the floor is hosed down every day, or the product cannot be near rust or flaking paint, it is not.
Food and beverage
Processing and packing rooms that are washed down daily, where rust and chipped paint are a contamination risk.
Pharmaceutical and medical
Clean and controlled areas that need equipment that can be cleaned and sanitized.
Chemical plants
Areas where spills and cleaning chemicals attack painted steel.
Wet areas
Produce, seafood, dairy and meat handling, where the pallet jack is wet most of the day.
Sanitary operations
Any operation with sanitation procedures, where equipment is cleaned on a schedule.
Damp but not washed
Loading docks and coolers with occasional water. Galvanized may be enough here, at a lower price.
Full stainless, stainless frame and forks, or galvanized
Choose by how often the pallet jack is washed and what touches it.
| Construction | Best for | Washdown | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entirely 304 stainless | Daily washdown, food contact areas, pharmaceutical | Yes, frequent | Highest cost and the heaviest unit (Vestil: 225 lb) |
| 304 stainless frame and forks | Wet areas where the frame and forks take the water | Yes | Lower cost and lighter (Vestil: 194 lb); some components are not stainless |
| Galvanized | Areas washed less often, or where sanitary conditions are not required | Occasional | Much lower cost; the coating can wear through in daily washdown |
| Standard painted | Dry warehouses | No | Rusts once the paint chips in wet areas |
Stainless steel pallet jack models
The models we quote most often. Other capacities, fork lengths and finishes are available.
| Model | Brand | Construction | Capacity | Forks (W x L) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HPM5-2748-SS
|
Vestil | Entirely 304 stainless | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | Lift range 2-7/8" to 7-3/4"; 225 lb |
HPM5-2748-SFF
|
Vestil | 304 stainless frame and forks | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | Lift range 2-7/8" to 7-3/4"; 194 lb |
SLWPJ55-27-48
|
Superlift | Stainless steel | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | Fork lengths 36", 42" and 48"; custom sizes |
SLWPJ50-21-48
|
Superlift | Stainless steel | 5,000 lb | 21" x 48" | Narrow forks for smaller pallets; custom sizes |
HEZ27X48EZVNNSS
|
Atlas | Stainless steel, nylon wheels | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | Stainless parts; 200 lb |
HEZ27X48EZVNNGZ
|
Atlas | Galvanized, nylon wheels | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | For lighter washdown; 180 lb |
HEZ27X48EZVPPGZ
|
Atlas | Galvanized, polyurethane wheels | 5,500 lb | 27" x 48" | For lighter washdown; 180 lb |
Vestil
Choose an entirely 304 stainless pallet jack, or 304 stainless frame and forks for a lower price. Both carry 5,500 lb on 27" x 48" forks.
Superlift Material Handling
Hydraulic pump in a cleanroom design with a foot release pedal, 180° pivot handle with ball thrust steering, adjustable push rods and 12 grease fittings. Built in 27" and 21" fork widths, with custom sizes available.
Atlas
Made for food, chemical and pharmaceutical plants where trucks are washed. Stainless parts, nylon steer wheels and load rollers, and a handle that returns to vertical. The galvanized versions, with nylon or polyurethane wheels, suit less frequent washdown.
Stainless lift tables for washdown areas
When the load has to be raised to working height, not just moved, the same washdown rules apply.
Stainless washdown lift tables
- Capacities 500 to 6,000 lb
- Lift heights Up to 144"
- Controls NEMA 4 washdown power unit
- Cylinders Stainless
- Styles Single, double, portable
Options include rotators, tilting platforms, railings and a sanitation package that raises the lift off the floor for cleaning.
Stainless self-adjusting lift table
- Capacity 4,000 lb
- Platform 43-3/4" diameter rotator
- Minimum height 31"
- Lift Air, no springs
Keeps the top of the load at a comfortable height as layers come off the pallet. Bolt-together sanitary design with no crevices for bacteria to collect in.
What to send us
Load
The heaviest pallet you move, so we confirm the capacity.
Pallet size
Pallet width and depth, to choose 27" or 21" forks and the fork length.
Environment
How often it is washed, the cleaning chemicals, and any cooler or freezer use.
Quantity
How many you need, and whether you also need lift tables or carts.
Ship to
City and country. We quote freight in the US and for export.
Brand preference
If your plant already standardizes on Vestil, Superlift or Atlas, tell us.
Need a standard pallet jack for the dry side of the plant? See all pallet jacks. Moving product on washdown conveyors? See PVC and stainless conveyor rollers.
Stainless steel pallet jack FAQ
What is a stainless steel pallet jack used for?
For moving pallets in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical and other wet or sanitary areas, where a painted pallet jack would rust, flake paint or fail to meet cleaning procedures.
What is the difference between full stainless and stainless frame and forks?
A full stainless pallet jack is made entirely of 304 stainless steel. A stainless frame and forks model uses 304 stainless for the frame and forks, the parts that take the most water, which lowers the price and the weight. Choose full stainless for frequent washdown or food contact areas.
Is a galvanized pallet jack good enough?
For areas that are damp or washed occasionally, often yes, and it costs much less. For daily washdown or sanitary areas choose stainless, because the galvanized coating can wear through over time.
What capacity are stainless pallet jacks?
The 27" fork models on this page are rated 5,500 lb, the same as a standard manual pallet jack. The narrow 21" fork Superlift model is rated 5,000 lb.
Do you have stainless pallet jacks with narrow forks?
Yes. The Superlift SLWPJ50-21-48 has 21" wide forks for narrower pallets, and Superlift also builds custom sizes.
Do you ship stainless pallet jacks outside the US?
Yes. Jealco has exported industrial equipment to customers overseas since 1950. Send your city and country and we will quote export freight.
Send the load, the pallet size and how it is washed
We will recommend full stainless, stainless frame and forks or galvanized, and quote it with freight.