Plastic & Metal Extrusion Material Handling Equipment

Electric tugs eliminate manual handling, boost safety, and effortlessly move heavy loads like stillages, tooling, and materials.

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Typical applications in plastics & metal extrusion   

Offering a safer, more efficient alternative to manual handling and traditional material handling equipment, electric tugs are used to move loads like:

  • Moulds & dies
  • Tooling and forming equipment
  • Stillages
  • Raw materials  
  • Finished products
  • Plastic profiles
  • Pipework

Benefits of using our tugs in plastic & metal production

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Improve workplace safety

Electric tugs reduce the risk of injury by eliminating manual handling.

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Create forklift-free environments

Electric tugs move heavy-wheeled loads, creating fork-free zones and improving safety in congested environments.

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Boost staff productivity

Make the movement of heavy loads a one-person job without compromising on safety.

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Reduce downtime

Improving efficiency, electric tugs help you meet production quotas.

Popular tugs for moving plastic & metal products

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Case study

Global plastic manufacturer improves safety score by 125%

A Fortune 500 plastic packaging manufacturer in North Carolina has transformed its material handling processes by implementing MasterMover's electric tugs, resulting in a 125% improvement in safety. With a focus on reducing manual handling and enhancing workplace safety, the company adopted the SM200+ tug to move heavy material trolleys, eliminating the risk of injuries and boosting productivity.

Trusted by the biggest brands 

Businesses across plastic and metal extrusion rely on MasterMover’s compact electric tugs to safely move loads, driving operational efficiency and improving workplace safety.  

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Our components are precisely balanced and, when these were being moved with a forklift truck with a limited turning circle, it was proving difficult. Now we can move the loads safely and easily while keeping components at ground level.

Why choose MasterMover?

  • The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
  • Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
  • Trusted by the leading plastic & metal 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

What’s the benefit of electric tugs over traditional material handling equipment to reduce manual handling? 

Businesses looking to eliminate manual handling in the movement of heavy loads and equipment often look to utilise existing lifting equipment.

While lifting equipment is ideal for the loading and unloading of parts and materials, using equipment such as side loaders and forklift trucks to lift wheeled trolleys presents safety risks.

Replacing one risk with another in congested production environments and using large lifting equipment in internal factories increases the risk of collisions with equipment and pedestrian traffic.  

Is an operator license or training required? 

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.     

How are electric tugs powered?  

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.   

How do electric tugs and electric tows connect?     

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.