If you own or manage a grocery store you have probably been faced with
the daunting task of repairing your shopping carts. Not only does
malfunctioning or worn out equipment create a problem for you shoppers,
it creates an added expense affecting your bottom line. Nevertheless,
keeping up with maintenance is often cheaper than replacing an entire
fleet of shopping carts. Below is a list of common parts and components
that eventually will require your attention.
- Wheels and casters. Most often it is the bearings that become
worn. This can cause the dreaded “wheel wobble.” The tread can also
wear. Luckily replacement wheels are inexpensive and easy to install.
- Child
Seat belts. This is another common item that will eventually need to be
replaced. Constant use or getting caught between the endgate can
gradually wear down the material and locking mechanism.
- Baby
seats. Most shopping carts are used by over a hundred people a week.
There is no doubt that a substantial portion of your customers will have
infants. Baby seats are also a prime spot for a 24 pack of beer – maybe
even a bag of ice. Eventually the lettering will fade and the material
will begin to crack.
- Welding. A slightly worn or broken frame can be welded. If the damage is minor most of these issues can be repaired.
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