Textile Handling Equipment
Minimise the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and eliminate manual handling when moving heavy fabrics rolls, equipment, and materials in the textile industry.
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Typical applications in textile manufacturing
Compact but powerful electric tugs enable textile manufacturers to improve workplace safety, reduce the risk of injuries, and boost productivity – moving loads like:
- A-frame carts & trolleys
- Rolls of fabric
- Stillages
- Spools
- Production machinery & equipment
Benefits of using our tugs in carpet & textile production
Boost staff productivity
Make the movement of heavy loads a one-person job, freeing up staff to focus on more valuable tasks.
Great for tight spaces
Heavy-weight performance, compact design – perfect for congested production areas.
Eliminate manual handling
Effortlessly move heavy loads, eliminate manual strain and reduce workplace injury risks.
A solution for every challenge
Custom-engineered solutions for every textile manufacturing trolley and equipment type.
Popular tugs for carpet & textile manufacturing
Our electric tugs moving carpets & other textiles
Case study
Guilford Textiles invest in electric tugs for safer operations
Guilford Performance Textiles, an automotive fabric manufacturer, has expanded its fleet of MasterMover electric tugs to enhance logistical efficiency. Handling textile rolls weighing up to two tonnes, the company relies on these electric tugs to safely transport heavy materials across complex manufacturing processes.
Trusted by leading textile manufacturers
Leading textile manufacturers trust MasterMover electric tugs to deliver the safe, controlled movement of heavy loads - improving production efficiency and workplace safety.
The beauty of the MasterTug is it’s ease of use, it’s serviceability and its compact proportions, which means it can be used productively inside our premises without taking any further space.
Simon LedgarSkopos
Why choose MasterMover?
- The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
- Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
- Trusted by leading textile manufacturers
- In-house custom engineering capabilities
- Winner of the King's Award for Innovation 2023 & Queen's Award for International Trade 2021
- Global sales and support
We're here to help
If you’re looking to improve safety, remove the risk of injury and unlock greater operational efficiency, we’re here to help. Speak to our team to discuss your application.
Your Questions, Answered - FAQs
Yes, electric tugs boast an incredibly compact design which makes them perfect for working in tight spaces and congested production areas.
No, unlike lifting equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes, an electric tug does not require a license to operate. A license-free operation reduces downtime and maximises operational efficiency, reducing wasted time waiting for a licensed driver.
Minimal training is required to safely operate an electric tug and we offer training packages to suit every requirement.
Electric tugs are battery powered, with interchangeable batteries or lithium options available, electric tugs can deliver 24/7 operation to keep your processes moving.
Offering zero emissions from the point of use, electric tugs are ideally suited for indoor use, replacing internal combustion engine (ICE) powered equipment such as forklifts or tow tractors.
A range of coupling options are available across the range that maximise performance, security and safety.
Custom coupling solutions can also be designed for unique applications.