Industry
Hospitals and Healthcare
Company
NHS
Product Used
TT50 Tractive Tug
The Challenge: Manual Handling of Roll Cages in a Demanding Environment
Following a health and safety review, it became clear that NHS manual handling of roll cages was placing a growing physical strain on staff. Moving individual cages full of medical stock between the goods receipts area and hospital departments required significant effort, particularly when navigating inclines and confined spaces.
The increasing frequency and difficulty of this task meant that a safer and more efficient solution was urgently needed. Staff were not only physically fatigued, but the time spent transporting cages also impacted productivity.
The Solution: Tractive Power’s TT50 Electric Tug
The NHS team reached out to Tractive Power, who conducted a site visit to better understand their workflow and constraints. The team’s primary objective was to eliminate manual handling for staff, but Brendan also identified an opportunity to achieve productivity gains.
After assessing the space, routes, and demands of the site, we recommended the TT50 Tractive Tug, a compact, battery-powered unit designed for effortless, pedestrian-operated movement in tight spaces.
The TT50 allowed staff to move roll cages easily, even in the restricted space of the goods receipts area. The tug’s precision and nimbleness enabled the team to link up to three cages together, significantly reducing the number of trips required and saving valuable time.
The Results: Safer, Faster, and More Efficient Operations
Since implementing the TT50, the NHS Trust has seen a drastic reduction in manual handling effort, directly improving the health and wellbeing of staff. Tasks that once required substantial physical exertion—starting, stopping, and pushing cages—are now completed with minimal strain.
In addition to improving safety, the efficiency of cage movements has increased thanks to the ability to transport multiple cages at once. Staff now spend less time and effort on internal logistics, freeing them up for more critical tasks.
Ongoing Support and Reliability
The reliability of the TT50 has been excellent, and Tractive Power provides regular maintenance to keep it in perfect working order. The aftersales support has also stood out as a key strength of the partnership.
“I have nothing but praise for Tractive Power. They were brilliant from the start and are always on the other end of the phone if we need help. I would, without hesitation, recommend them to other hospitals or similar industries.”
Transforming Hospital Logistics
The TT50 Tractive Tug has transformed internal logistics at one NHS Trust hospital by improving NHS manual handling. Tractive Power’s consultative approach, reliable equipment, and ongoing support have made a measurable difference to their operations.
If you’re facing similar challenges in healthcare, logistics, or manufacturing environments, contact Tractive Power to find out how our electric tugs can support your operation.