MasterMover Product Innovation – ATEX Material Handling Solutions

MasterMover Production Innovation – ATEX Material Handling Innovation

Moving heavy and awkward loads safely and efficiently can be a challenge for many different industries, particularly when there is the additional factor of potential explosion. Here’s how MasterMover’s machines can still be used in environments where there are flammable vapours, dust and fine particles.

For oil and gas manufacturers, as well as those in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food and beverage sectors, managing the risk of ignition needs to be weighed up
against the benefits of material handling solutions.

However, thanks to MasterMover’s engineered solutions and innovative approach, it is possible to protect staff, sites and equipment even when dealing with flammable vapours, dust and fine particles – and still harness the load moving power of our tugs.

All of our machines can be adapted to meet the requirements of the ATEX directive, for use in Zones 1 and 2 and Zones 21 and 22.

MasterMover’s range offers moving capabilities of 50 kg up to 360,000 kg, allowing a single pedestrian operator to push, pull and steer heavy loads even on less-than-perfect terrain and tricky surfaces. Manufacturers trust our material handling expertise to help reduce downtime, improve efficiency and promote a ‘safety first’ culture.

Our compact but powerful SmartMover can transport loads of up to 1,200 kg – so is ideal for moving trolleys and mixing vessels in laboratories or other potentially hazardous areas.

Meanwhile, our MasterTug range can move up to 20,000 kg and offers a wide variety of applications including improving efficiency in offshore and onshore environments.

Our most powerful electric tug to date, the PS3000+ is capable of handling 30,000 kg and, when used in MultiLink mode, can move up to 360,000 kg.

Safety enhancing features on our adapted machines include gas detection, active temperature monitoring and controlled shut-down for peace-of-mind if the recognised limit is exceeded.

Your Questions, Answered – FAQs

What industries do you provide ATEX electric tugs into?

Our electric tugs are used in potentially explosive environments across a diverse range of industries. They’re relied on in offshore oil and gas processing, biopharmaceutical cleanrooms, chemical manufacturing and defence industries to deliver the controlled movement of loads in highly controlled environments.

What process do you follow to convert electric tugs to ATEX standards?

All of our electric tugs are designed and built to the highest standards in the UK.

For applications requiring an ATEX rated electric tug, your electric tug will be manufactured at our facility.

From there, our best-in-class conversion partners will convert the machine to the required environmental specification.

Can electric tugs be used offshore?

Yes, our electric tugs can be used offshore. All of our mild steel and stainless steel solutions can be converted to ATEX standards for use on oilfields.

Custom solutions with higher ingress protection (IP) ratings and marine-grade paint and coatings are available.

Compact (Up to 6,000kg)

Performance (Up to 70,000kg)

SmartMover

MasterTow

MasterTug

AllTerrain

MasterHandler

PowerSteered

Trailer Moving System

ATEX/IECEx

Stainless Steel

Supercharge your production with total control

Safe and secure material handling across defence

Reduce maintenance turnaround times with electric tugs

Shifting efficiency up a gear

Optimising automotive supply chain efficiency

Heavy-duty solutions for powerful movements

Maximum flexibility to meet demand and reduce costs

Reducing downtime in trailer movement

Eliminating manual handling to accelerate efficiency

Boost production efficiency without compromising on safety

The power to maximise control

Unlock greater operational efficiency

Precise and controlled movements for hazardous environments

Control high-value loads with confidence

Safe movement of baggage trolleys in busy airports

Bin moving made easy

Eliminating manual handling and improving staff safety

Effortless movement of waste bins and containers

Boost labour productivity and production efficiency

A safer way to move nested roll cages

Eliminating manual handling in food manufacturing

Reducing aches and strains in meat processing

Precise and controlled movement of high-value loads

Safe control of delicate loads

Large reels handled with precision

Seamless movement of loads, maximising control

Moving modular buildings just got easier

Compact paper reel handling equipment that maximises safety

Safely move stillages and hoppers

Safe, efficient movement of loads in manufacture and maintenance

Reduce downtime to maximise production flow

Safer handling of loads in textile manufacturing

Transforming logistics operations to maximise efficiency

Making safe store deliveries a one-person job

A safer way to move roll cages

Efficient trailer movement for busy depots

Safer pharmaceutical material handling

Remove manual handling and reduce staff fatigue

Maximise safety and suite uptime

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MasterMover Product Innovation – ATEX Material Handling Solutions

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