Automation & Remote Control Options
Our technology options are designed to help operators drive maximum ROI from their investment in electric tuggers.
Remote Control
Utilizing Remote Control options offers a range of benefits.
Remote Control capability is available via two options.
Basic: straight line, forwards and backward movement
Full: multi-directional capability.
When utilizing Remote Control, operators have an ideal vantage point when moving a load, controlling speed and direction of travel through simple controls. The tugger or tow will come to a stop if the controls are disengaged, or the emergency stop button (on the control unit or the machine) is engaged.
MultiLink
An addition to Remote Control of a single machine, our MultiLink technology facilitates the use of multiple electric tuggers, working in sync under the control of a single operator.
This is ideal for especially large or heavy loads, with multiple machines positioned at suitable points on the load. SmartCoupling ensures each tug understands its position on the load, delivering seamless operation.
Line Follow
This technology ensures an electric tugger follows a line on the floor, delivering highly accurate repeated movement between points. This is especially useful when moving loads through tight spaces, or when accurate movement is required.
Line Following capability is available via two options.
Remote Control: the operator controls the speed of the machine, but the direction is dictated by a dedicated line on the floor.
AGV: movement is automated with the AGV following the line on the floor. Scanners monitor for hazards and risks, bringing the tugger or tow to a stop if the need arises. The AGV can read barcodes or other prompts, to stop under certain circumstances, or slow down or speed up in different locations.
The ultimate guide to electric tuggers
Electric tugger essentials
Looking to understand electric tuggers in a little more detail?
We’ve compiled some helpful resources to get you started, covering everything from how they work, different types of batteries, getting the right connection point and more…
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What is an electric tugger?
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5 benefits of electric tuggers
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Do you need a license?
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How electric tuggers work
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Batteries & charging guide
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Couplings & connections
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Castor wheel explainer
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Frequently asked question
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Why businesses use electric tuggers
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Pedestrian operated vs remote control
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Tuggers vs tows
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Pricing guide
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Walkie tuggers
AGV – Natural Navigation
Our full AGV solution utilizes the latest in navigation and safety sensor technology to deliver electric tuggers that interact with their environment, traveling safely and efficiently between destinations.
Safety sensors detect obstacles and risks, slowing or stopping movement, for example reducing speed when the floor is wet and/or where visibility is impacted.
Navigation technology ensures the machine travels between destinations, interacting with your environment as required to take account or ideal routes, other machines, and operational factors.
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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.
FAQs: Your questions, answered
MasterMover offers remote control, MultiLink, line follow and AGV natural navigation. These technologies are designed to improve visibility, repeatability, control and return on investment from electric tugger applications.
Remote control allows the operator to take the best vantage point when moving a load, helping improve visibility and control. Operators can manage speed and direction using simple controls, and the machine stops if controls are released or an emergency stop is activated.
MultiLink is a MasterMover system that enables multiple electric tuggers to work in sync under the control of a single operator. It is particularly useful for very large or especially heavy loads that require more than one machine to handle the weight as well as giving operators maximum visibility for precision movement and positioning.
By positioning multiple machines at suitable points around the load and synchronizing their movement, MultiLink helps deliver controlled, coordinated movement of large or heavy wheeled loads, giving operators even more visibility to ensure accurate positioning.
Line follow technology enables an electric tugger to follow a line on the floor, supporting accurate and repeatable movement between points. This is useful in tight spaces or whenever precise travel paths are needed.
With remote-control line follow, the operator controls speed while the machine follows the floor line for direction. With AGV line follow, movement is automated and scanners monitor hazards, stopping the machine when required.
AGV natural navigation is a fully automated solution that uses navigation and safety sensor technology to help electric tuggers move safely and efficiently through their environment. Sensors can detect obstacles and risks, slowing or stopping movement when needed.