Automotive Glass Manufacturer Drives Safety With Tug

The world-leading manufacturer of high-performance automotive glass has introduced a MasterMover electric tug to save time, improve safety and boost efficiency. 

The manufacturer, which has sites in Hungary, Italy and Poland, is the largest glass manufacturer in the world - and provides flat glass to the automotive industry and manufacturers windscreens. 

The challenge

As part of the manufacturing process, the company moves polyvinyl butyral – a material that is used in the production of laminated safety glass.

The resin sheet is taken out of storage on a hydraulic scissor lift trolley before being moved to the assembly line, placed between two layers of glass, cut to size, compressed and then baked. The challenge of this was that the trolley needed to navigate around tight corners, a task that required the force of two members of staff. 

Relying on two staff members to manoeuvre the heavy trolley not only consumed valuable labour resources but also posed a significant safety risk. The physical strain on employees from repeatedly exerting force to push and pull the trolley in tight spaces increased the likelihood of workplace injuries such as muscle strains or repetitive strain injuries which can be costly for a business.

The solution

Saving time, improving safety, and boosting efficiency are just some of the reasons this automotive glass manufacturer chose a MasterMover electric tug. 

Featuring a compact and simple design, the SM100+ was specified to alleviate the strain on staff when moving the heavy glazing trolley. A hydraulic coupling creates a secure connection to the load and gives complete range of movement, ideal for moving the load through tight spaces. 

By eliminating the need for manual handling, the SM100+ allows a single operator to move the load with complete confidence and control, boosting productivity.  It means that other staff members can get on with more valuable activities while production is able to continue smoothly and without interruption.

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