Healthcare Manual Handling Equipment

Your Questions, Answered - FAQs

What do electric tugs move in the healthcare industry?

Across healthcare settings, electric tugs are used to eliminate manual handling and improve workplace safety in the movement of loads such as:

• Roll cages
• Linen trolleys
• Waste bins
• Catering equipment and trolleys
• Medical equipment & Sterilisation units
• HSDU trolleys
• Baxter fluids
• Clinical waste
• Gas bottles

Is an operator license or training required? 

No, electric tugs do not require a license to operate. A license-free operation makes electric tugs an attractive option for healthcare providers looking to streamline the movement of loads and improve safety.  

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, ideal for hospital and healthcare environments.

How do electric tugs 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.    

Can electric tugs move more than one load at once?

Yes, our electric tugs can be used to move multiple loads at once – reducing the number of journeys required. This is an attractive option for healthcare managers looking to move loads such as multiple linen cages from one area to another.

Our team can advise on how best to link multiple loads together.