Case study
Moving Timber Trusses Safely and Productively with Electrodrive Tugs
Why moving timber trusses is a safety challenge
Pre-fabricated timber trusses are large, awkward and heavy—making them difficult to manoeuvre within busy production facilities. A leading Melbourne supplier of timber roof trusses found that transporting trusses from processing to loading using forklifts was:
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Unsafe in pedestrian areas.
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Slow and inefficient.
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Contributing to bottlenecks and reduced productivity.
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Impacting indoor air quality due to forklift emissions.
They needed a safer, cleaner, more productive way to move timber trusses through their facility.
Electrodrive’s engineered solution
Electrodrive developed a tug solution that met all key requirements.
By replacing forklifts with the Electrodrive Tug, the customer eliminated forklift risks, improved indoor air quality, and streamlined the flow of trusses through the plant.
Why the Electrodrive Tug is ideal for moving timber trusses
Zero-emission material handling
Electric operation improves air quality and reduces noise in enclosed environments.
Safer than forklifts in pedestrian areas
Reduce collision risks and remove forklift traffic from busy work zones.
Low-cost integration
The tug was easily adapted to connect with the customer’s existing trolleys—no costly redesign or new infrastructure required.
Single-operator productivity
One person can safely and effortlessly move long, awkward timber trusses.
Australian engineering you can trust
Built for industrial environments and backed by local support.
Key features and benefits
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Safely move large, awkward or oversized timber trusses.
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Increase productivity with single-operator use.
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Integrate seamlessly into existing workflows and equipment.
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Zero-emission operation.
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Improve workplace safety by removing forklifts from pedestrian zones.
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Cost-effective implementation using existing trolleys.
Want more info?
Looking to improve safety and productivity in your truss production line?
Electrodrive can design a tailored material-handling solution for your facility. Contact our team today to discuss a safer, cleaner way to move your timber trusses.
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