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5 Ways to Cut Furniture Moving Time in Half
Equipment Movers by Raymond Products
Published: May 15, 2025
Whether you're reconfiguring classrooms, setting up for an event, or rearranging office space, moving furniture shouldn't be a time-consuming burden on your maintenance staff. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Raymond Products has been manufacturing specialty material handling equipment for over 50 years with an unwavering emphasis on quality and service. Here are five proven strategies from our team to help your facility cut furniture moving time in half.
1. Match Your Equipment to Your Specific Furniture Types
Accept no substitutes when it comes to specialized furniture moving equipment. The right tool makes all the difference in efficiency and safety.
For stacking chairs: Our signature Raymond chair dollies feature a strong tubular steel frame with reinforced center braces that can accommodate up to 28 chairs at once. One push handle, one retaining handle – move dozens of chairs in a single trip instead of tedious hand-carrying.
For folding tables: Raymond table movers with our unique step-assist feature allow tables to be rolled directly onto the load area with ease, eliminating awkward lifting and saving valuable setup time.
For office desks: Our original Mighty King desk lifts are the only ones manufactured in the USA. They slide under desk pedestals without requiring emptying of drawers – a three-person job becomes a one-person task.
By investing in Raymond Products' furniture-specific equipment rather than general-purpose dollies, your facility will see immediate time savings while protecting your furniture investment with our red non-mar, skid-resistant vinyl coating.
"We used to spend eight hours reconfiguring our conference center between events. With specialized Raymond chair and table movers, we now complete the same work in just three hours with fewer staff." - Operations Director, Minneapolis Convention Center
2. Prioritize One-Person Operation Solutions
Raymond Products has always designed with the operator in mind. Our equipment transforms traditional multi-person moving tasks into efficient one-person operations.
Our student desk mover exemplifies this principle by allowing a single maintenance staff member to safely lift and transport classroom furniture without assistance. The adjustable fork with two 13½" prongs provides perfect balance and stability.
Similarly, our panel movers feature balanced weight distribution that enables one person to maneuver loads up to 2,400 pounds safely. The platform and uprights are coated with our signature non-mar, skid-resistant vinyl, while the three removable uprights are constructed of 1" x 16 gauge welded steel tubing for maximum durability.
3. Implement Dual Transport/Storage Solutions
Why handle furniture twice when once will do? Raymond Products pioneered dual-function equipment that serves as both transport and storage solution.
Our two-tier folding chair caddies are designed to function as both storage and transport units with all-steel construction and angled support arms. With a capacity for up to 72 folded chairs, they eliminate the time-consuming process of loading and unloading between uses.
For facilities with space constraints, our hanging chair storage trucks provide compact vertical storage while also serving as transport vehicles. The sensible solution for quick and easy setup time for banquets, lectures, conventions and meetings.
4. Design for Facility Navigation
Raymond Products designs equipment with your facility's specific constraints in mind:
- Recessed wheels that fit through standard doorways
- Precision-balanced turning radius for navigating corners
- Ergonomic handle placement for optimal control
- Combination of swivel and rigid casters for controlled movement
These thoughtful design considerations eliminate the stop-and-start process of navigating obstacles, allowing your maintenance staff to move efficiently through your entire facility. Always demand Raymond "Quality" Moving Equipment Products.
5. Invest in Quality for Long-Term Time Savings
Perhaps the most significant time-waster in furniture moving operations is equipment failure. When dollies break, wheels lock up, or handles detach, the resulting delays can disrupt entire facility operations.
Raymond Products' emphasis on American manufacturing quality pays dividends in reliability. Our 16-gauge steel construction, precision welding, and quality wheel bearings ensure consistent performance year after year. Every item we manufacture is re-inspected for quality at time of shipment.
Our signature red non-mar coating ensures your furniture remains free from scratches and damage during transport and storage. This attention to detail is why you'll find Raymond Products' specialty dollies in most major corporations, institutions, churches, schools, convention centers, and hotels across the country.
"We replaced our budget dollies with Raymond Products five years ago. The old ones needed constant repairs that interrupted our work. We haven't had a single equipment failure with the Raymond dollies, which keeps our team moving efficiently every day." - School District Facilities Manager
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Calculate Your Time Savings
How much time could your facility save with proper Raymond Products moving equipment? Consider these benchmarks:
| Task | Without Raymond Equipment | With Raymond Products | Time Saved |
| Move 100 stacked chairs | 60 minutes (3 staff) | 20 minutes (1 staff) | 67% |
| Relocate 20 folding tables | 45 minutes (2 staff) | 15 minutes (1 staff) | 67% |
| Move 10 office desks | 90 minutes (2 staff) | 30 minutes (1 staff) | 67% |
| Reconfigure classroom | 120 minutes (2 staff) | 45 minutes (1 staff) | 63% |
Finding Your Perfect Furniture Moving Solution
Not sure which chair moving solution is right for your facility? Answer these simple questions:
- Frequency of use: How often do you reconfigure spaces?
- Furniture types: What specific furniture items do you move most frequently?
- Facility constraints: What doorway widths, elevator dimensions, and storage limitations exist?
- Staff availability: How important is one-person operation?
- Budget considerations: Are you factoring in long-term labor savings and equipment durability?
Our emphasis on quality and service assures you of a product that will serve your needs for many years. Whether you need to move a desk, file cabinet or hundreds of chairs and tables, Raymond Products has the furniture moving solution to make your job easier.
Industry Solutions
Schools & Universities: Raymond chair dollies have become standard equipment in educational facilities across America. From classroom reconfigurations to gymnasium setups, our dollies help maintenance staff work efficiently without the risk of injury.
Hotels & Conference Centers: When room turnover time matters, our high-capacity chair movers allow your staff to quickly reconfigure spaces between events without delays or the need for additional personnel.
Churches & Worship Centers: Our folding chair caddies help volunteer teams effortlessly transition spaces from worship to fellowship with minimal effort and maximum safety.
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