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 Travel Industry/Commuters
There were no luggage carts or luggage on wheels in 1967 when Eugene and Lucille Kazmark took their first five week trip through Europe. Returning exhausted from carrying heavy cases, Eugene designed and patented the first carts available on the U.S. market.
Presently, there are carts that fold open and lock, and carts that use a screw or latch system to lock them open. There are also numerous cases which have handles and wheels built into them. Kart-a-Bag manufactures a top of the line series of heavy duty, light weight and very long lived telescoping carts to move small as well as large and bulky cases. They also manufacture the components for rollable cases .
The first double rod model to be patented in the early 70's, the Continental 500, included the telescoping design. At its advent, it was an answer to many prayers for ease of use and durability. The original gray folding plastic base has been changed to black and the handle has been redesigned for greater hand comfort with a plastic foam sponge insert. Many people still use this 3 lb. unit due to it's light weight and it's very compact quality. It carries 100 lbs. of semi-hard sided luggage, tool and instrument cases.
Developed later in the 70's for an airline pilot who had limited storage space in his cabin , the Flite-Lite 525 is completely made of aluminum and chrome plated steel with a plastic handle. The addition of steel wire wheel guards and the recently patented press button locking system makes this unit a 1/2 lb. heavier than the Continental at 3.5 lbs. It carries the same 100 lb. weight, and the wheel guards protect cases from wheel rubbing.
Developed late in the 70's and still very popular sellers are the Concorde II and III. Both are dual rod telescoping models made of aluminum rods, chrome plated steel, with plastic press button locking systems and handles. Both have wider bases than the preceding carts so that wider loads have better balance.
The difference in the carts lies in their storage weight and their load capacities. The Concorde II weighs 5.5 lbs in storage size and carries 150 lbs. It has steel wire wheel guards protecting 5 inch rubber wheels.
Whereas the Concorde III weighs 6.5 lbs and carries 175 lbs. The wheel guards were changed to solid steel and heavy duty steel curb and stair slides have been added to aid in pulling loads up over curbs and stairs. The rubber wheel size has been increased from 4 to 5 inches. The question of which is the better choice for one's needs lies in the person's preference for lighter storage weight versus larger wheels and stair slides.
The Concorde V and later the Tri-Cart 750 were developed at the request of European clients who wanted more height in a cart, greater weight capacity and a stronger curb/stair slide as picturesque European cities have very high curbs and older buildings without elevators. The wider base of the Concorde IV was kept due to the unevenness of cobbled streets. The wider base kept its balance with ease. However, the clients still wished to be able to store their cart under their airline seat as was possible with all the smaller models. The Concorde V weighs 9 lbs. and can carry 220 lbs.
The Tri-Cart 750 grew out of the load capacity of the Concorde V. Wrists, elbows, and shoulders had to take the fully loaded weight of 220 lbs. which, for some, was a strain.
The extra two wheels which fold down to balance heavy loads was added. These wheels are retractable, folding up and locking when the unit goes up and down curbs and stairs. Its load capacity and compact storage weight of 14 lbs. Still storable under an airline seat, it is used as in the commercial line due to its new handle design, but still is a favorite of long distance
travelers.
All units carry a 10 year limited warranty.
The Concorde series of double rod, telescoping
models is designed to carry from 150 to 220 lbs. while still folding to compact storage sizes weighing from 5-8 lbs.
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Continental 500
In the early 1970's, the first two rod, telescoping model with folding plastic base, the Continental 500, was patented and introduced. Weighing 3-1/2 lbs., it carried 100 lbs. and is still in the line.
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- Features a mid-section squeeze locking system.
- 3" high quality rubber wheels.
- Recessed, polycarbonate handle with foam insert for comfort grip.
- Raised base protects load.
- Permanently attached elastic cords.
- Handle accomodates optional Garment Bag Caddy (GBC).
- Conforms to airline under-seat storage specifications.
- Weight capacity: 100 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 40"; Base: 7.375" x 9.5"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 25.375"; Width: 11"; Depth: 3.25"
- Storage weight: 3.5 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Carrying case.
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Concorde II
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- Recessed polycarbonate handle with foam insert for comfort grip.
- 4" rubber wheels.
- Raised chrome plated steel wire platform.
- Chrome plated solid steel wheel guards to protect loads.
- Handle accomodates optional garment bag caddy.
- Chrome plated solid steel wire, curb/stair slides.
- Conforms to airline under-seat storage specifications.
- Weight capacity: 150 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 41"; Base: 9.5" x 11.75"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 18.75"; Width: 13.5"; Depth: 4.5"
- Storage weight: 5 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Carrying case.
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Concorde III
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- Recessed polycarbonate handle with foam insert for comfort grip.
- 5" roller bearing, rubber wheels.
- Raised chrome plated solid steel wire platform.
- Chrome plated solid steel wheel guards to protect loads.
- Chrome plated solid steel wire, curb/stair slides.
- Handle accomodates optional garment bag caddy.
- Conforms to airline under-seat storage specifications.
- Weight capacity: 175 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 41"; Base: 9.5" x 11.75"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 18.75"; Width: 13"; Depth: 4.5"
- Storage weight: 7.5 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Carrying case.
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Concorde V
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- NEW tubular polybycarbonate handle.
- 5" roller bearing, rubber wheels.
- Raised chrome plated solid steel raised wire platform.
- Chrome plated solid steel wheel guards to protect loads.
- Chrome plated solid steel wire, curb/stair slides.
- Chrome plated, solid steel sliding base lock.
- Adjustable lock on permanently attached elastic cords prvents load
shifitng.
- Conforms to airline under-seat storage specifications.
- Weight capacity: 225 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 45.5"; Base: 9" x 15.5"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 21.5"; Width: 15.5"; Depth: 5.5"
- Storage weight: 10.25 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Conversion kit to Tri-Kart 750.
Innovative design allows incorporation of optional rubber gripped bar handle.
Carrying case.
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To meet the specific and often rigorous demands imposed by our professional cusomters, several specialized units were introduced.
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Flite-Lite
525
Designed for a flight captain to fit into limited cabin storage, all
steel and able to carry 100 lbs.
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- 3" high quality rubber wheels.
- Recessed, polycarbonate handle with foam insert for comfort grip.
- Raised chrome plated platform.
- Chrome plated steel wheel guards to protect load.
- Handle accomodates optional Garment Bag Caddy (GBC).
- Conforms to airline under-seat storage specifications.
- Weight capacity: 100 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 40"; Base: 7.625" x 8.25"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 18.375"; Width: 11.5"; Depth: 3.25"
- Storage weight: 4 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Carrying case.
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Tri-Kart 750
- NEW patented, push-button locking
system.
- NEW tubular polycarbonate handle.
- 5" roller bearing rubber wheels.
- Chrome plated solid steel wheel guards.
- Raised, chrome plated solid steel wire platform to protect loads.
- Chrome plated solid steel wire, curb/stair slides.
- Chrome plated solid steel sliding base lock.
- Adjustable lock on permanently attached elastic cords prevents load
shifting.
- Patented rear platform with swivel casters folds down into locked position
to function as a 4 wheel dolly.
- Weight capacity: 225 lbs.
- Overall dimensions:
Height: 45.5"; Base: 15.5" x 9"
- Storage dimensions:
Height: 21.5"; Width: 15.75"; Depth: 5.5"
- Storage weight: 12.5 lbs.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Rubber gripped bar handle.
Carrying case.
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