Want to go Lean? Towable cart system will get you there

Manufacturing and assembly plants continue to move towards a forklift free environment. Martins Industries design and builds intelligent solutions to replace forklift with quad steer trailer and flat deck platform truck.

It is becoming clear that the use of tugger-towed carts is the most practical and affordable material handling system to achieve a state of the art lean production line.

Here are just a few advantages of a tugger cart system:

-Lower cost: savings in equipment and labour are clear; a material handling cart system. A tugger cart system requires less than 50% in equipment and labour (1 tugger will tow from 4 to 8 carts at once with only 1 operator) while a traditional forklift systems will need 4 fork truck and 4 employees. That is lean!

-Increased productivity: Yes, it is the most efficient way to carry your loads. Less waiting at workstation and better use of space due to its steering systems that moves the carts easily and very precisely when towed and even with 4000 lbs by hand. That is lean!

-Less Traffic: the tugger cart system eliminates bottlenecks by reducing the number of forklift needed for load transfers. In addition of being less expansive, the train can carry larger, heavier loads in a fewer trips than traditional forklift. Less traffic in the plant means less damage to equipment and product.

-Greater Flexibility: the tugger cart system adapts to changing manufacturing methods and product lines. The truck platform can carry raw material and finish goods of very different shapes and sizes, and can be use both inside and outside of the plant. They allow you to freely and quickly changes parts, loads and production methods.

-Safety: Nothing hinders visibility for a tugger operator, because there are no loads in front of them, unlike a forklift operator, whose view is obstructed by the load. Reduced forklift traffic lowers the risk of work related accidents.

If you are ready to move towards a forklift free environment and to become leaner on your production lines, contact us for more info and we will help you set up a material handling tugger cart system right for you.

Martin Depelteau
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