Hydrogen, clean power & energy infrastructure

FAQs: Your questions, answered

How do you move an electrolyser stack or module through a factory without a crane?

Heavy electrolyser stacks and modules can be moved through production using MasterMover electric tugs enabled with patented MultiLink technology. MultiLink allows multiple tugs to work in unison to move large, heavy loads with total precision and control, even into tight bays - remote controlled by a single operator and no license needed.

By switching to electric tugs, containerised and skid-mounted hydrogen systems weighing up to 300,000kg can be easily manoeuvred between assembly, testing, paint, inspection, and dispatch without the need for an overhead crane or waiting on forklift availability.

What is the best way to move a containerised hydrogen system in manufacturing?

Containerised and skid-mounted hydrogen systems are long, heavy, and high-value, which makes them awkward to move with forklifts or cranes. Our remote-controlled electric tugs with MultiLink capability are ideal, allowing the operator to maintain clear line of sight while moving oversized assemblies through congested production spaces.

Can electric tugs move switchgear, transformers, and UPS systems safely?

Yes; electric tugs ensure smooth, controlled movement of switchgear lineups, transformer assemblies, and UPS systems – keeping high-value equipment stable and reducing the risk of damage in transit. Since the load stays on the ground rather than being lifted, movement is more predictable and efficient than with a forklift or crane.

How heavy a load can MasterMover tugs move?

A single operator can move loads weighing anything from 300kg to 300,000kg with MasterMover electric tugs, offering the widest range on the market. The right machine depends on the total load weight, floor conditions, castor type, and any slopes involved – our specifying process is simple and guaranteed, so you can rest assured a MasterMover solution will solve the exact challenge you need it to.

Why are hydrogen and clean power manufacturers moving away from forklifts and cranes?

As equipment gets larger, heavier, and moves more towards prefabrication, moving it repeatedly with forklifts and cranes creates bottlenecks, ties up shared lifting resources, and increases the risk of damaging high-value units. Electric tugs allow manufacturers to move loads on demand, lay-out the factory around production flow rather than lift-truck routes, and scale throughput as demand for hydrogen & clean power infrastructure, back-up power, and cooling equipment grows.

Can electric tugs move cooling infrastructure such as CDUs, chillers, and cooling skids?

Yes; electric tugs are used to move cooling distribution units (CDUs), chillers, HVAC units, cooling skids, and heat rejection systems through manufacturing, allowing precise positioning during assembly and test. With a compact footprint, MasterMover electric tugs makes them ideal for congested, fast-growing cooling and thermal management manufacturing facilities.

How do electric tugs improve safety when moving heavy infrastructure?

Electric tugs improve safety by eliminating manual handling, reducing forklift movement or creating forklift-free zones, and giving operators clear visibility and intuitive control of large loads during movement. Pedestrian and remote control options let the operator take up the safest vantage point, with additional control options such as added banksman controls.