For cable and wire manufacturers, moving heavy cable drums and large cable reels in tight production environments can be challenging. Discover how a leading cable manufacturer streamlined the movement of large reels using a custom solution from MasterMover.
Moving heavy and awkward loads from an inside production area to outside containers ready for shipping was proving a challenge for a world-leading manufacturer of cables.
Reliance on forklift trucks meant that valuable loads were not secure when being lifted and transported – putting staff at risk through lack of visibility and the danger of overbalancing. Meanwhile, ensuring the necessary clearance when using overhead cranes was resulting in wasted time and expense.
We worked with the cable manufacturer to develop a solution made up of a MasterMover PS3000+ and bespoke trolley.
This now allows for precision movement when transporting reels of cables from production to shipping containers, meaning that a single operator can push, pull, and steer the load using a remote control for total, all-round visibility.
The PS3000+, part of the PowerSteered range, is able to move loads of up to 30,000kg with total control. A remote control operation enables the operator to take up the ideal vantage point during movement, ensuring safe and controlled movement - particularly in tight spaces.
It’s a custom, all-in-one solution that has reduced the reliance on expensive forklift trucks and overhead cranes. Today, operations run more smoothly and efficiently, thanks to a custom design that offers complete flexibility for now and the future.
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