Maybe the cart is now too small, too big or simply no longer fitting your equipment after an upgrade. It’s a frustrating problem, but it’s common with traditional carts that follow a "one-size-fits-all" approach. They come in fixed sizes and layouts, often soldered together, forcing users to adapt to the cart instead of the cart adapting to them. But in reality, equipment needs change from person to person and event to event, so a cart should be just as flexible.

This is the idea that led us to develop our modular transport carts. We knew a fixed design wasn’t the answer, so we decided to focus on creating carts that adjust to the user's specific needs. But offering a truly modular solution meant rethinking not just the design, but also how users can easily customise their carts. In this blog, we’ll share what elements make our modular system adaptable and versatile.

Build your cart step-by-step

To show the versatility of our transport system, we needed a way to offer all the available options. We realized that pre-built carts couldn’t cover all the combinations and layouts users might need for their equipment. The solution? A fully modular system made up of individual parts. Each modular cart consists of 3 to 5 components that form both the frame and interior layout. Our step-by-step building process lets users choose each component from the available options and put everything together to match their exact needs. This way, everyone can create the perfect setup for their application.

Curious to know what the options are and how the parts fit together? We’re explaining that in detail in the next section.

The frame

Side panels are one of the core components of our modular transport system. Available in two variations, fork-side and slim-line, and multiple sizes, these panels help form the frame of various carts in our range.  

Fork-side panels are used for our Meatracks and in the frame of our Balletfloor carts. Depending on the amount and the size of the fixtures you want to fit in the Meatrack, you can choose from three different fork-side panel heights (110, 183 and 203 cm) and two different widths (60 and 80 cm). They are available with or without a centre bracket, which allows larger fixtures to hang in the middle of the cart without sticking out during transport.

Slim-line panels are used in the Storage cart frame, and with a centre bracket, they also help build a Cable cart. The slim-line panels have a fixed width (60 cm) and are available in the same three heights as the fork-side panels.

For maximum flexibility, all our panels and centre brackets have pre-drilled holes running from top to bottom at fixed 5 cm distances. These holes allow the components used inside the carts (hanging tubes, support profiles or storage crates) to be positioned and adjusted as needed. In the Meatrack and Cable cart, tubes and profiles are secured in the pre-drilled holes with a fork set, while in the Storage cart, crates are held in place using drawer profiles.

Besides allowing you to customise the carts interior based on your needs, the fork sets, and drawer profiles can also be removed and then reinstalled on the side panels if a new configuration is needed within the cart. This can be particularly useful for rental and event production companies that handle different types of equipment for various events. In those cases, the interior of our modular carts can simply be adjusted to accommodate larger fixtures, more cables, different tools or anything else required.

Length profiles are the second key component used to build the frame of all our carts. The Meatrack has four profile lengths available (80, 160, 180 of 210 cm) while the Cable cart has three (80, 160 of 210 cm). When choosing the dimensions, the total weight of the cart should be taken into consideration. If you want to work with heavy equipment, we recommend building a more compact cart, featuring higher side panels and shorter length profiles for a sturdy frame. 

The interior

Now that the frame of your cart is almost done, we are moving on to the interior of the cart. Depending on the type of cart, different options are available.

When building a Meatrack, you customise the interior by choosing the amount of hanging tubes within it. The hanging tubes have to be selected in the same size as the length profiles chosen. Made from aluminium or steel, they can be mounted on the centre bracket for larger fixtures or in the two parallel rows of pre-drilled holes. The exact position and spacing of the hanging tubes can be decided and adjusted during installation. Hanging tubes come with fork sets included, making installation quick and easy. Need to adjust their position for different fixtures? Simply move the fork set to a new spot and add or remove hanging tubes as needed. Want to position the tubes in the middle of the Meatrack, but your fork-side panel doesn’t have a centre bracket? These are also available separately and can be added later for this purpose.

To customise the interior of your Cable cart, start by choosing the number of support profiles, which must also match the size of the length profiles. Like the hanging tubes, support profiles are mounted in the pre-drilled holes of the centre bracket using the included fork sets. Cable forks are then mounted on top of the support profiles, creating hanging space on both sides of the cart. These can be installed in any number and positioned at any distance to suit the type of cables you’re transporting.

Designing the inside of your Storage cart depends on what tools and equipment you need to store. We offer crates in six sizes, which you can mix and match to create the layout you need. To make this easier, we use a Unit chart. Each cart frame available has a set number of units: H110 - 17 units, H183 - 31 units and H203 - 35 units. Storage crates also have a unit value based on their size, from 2 units for the smallest to 7 units for the largest. You can combine them in any way to match the total units for your chosen frame. Depending on the tools you’re transporting, you can also decide whether to place the crates flush against each other or leave larger gaps for bulkier items that need extra space at the top.

This is how, step by step, you can use our modular system to easily customise a cart that best suits your needs. Not sure whether you want a cart dedicated to just cables or fixtures? You can even create a 50/50 cart for both.

Complete the design of your cart by picking one of our sturdy castor sets. Designed to not leave any marks on soft surfaces, they come in different sizes, with or without brakes and with various load capacities. If you need a long-term transport solution with endless possibilities, Admiral's modular transport system is the perfect choice!