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MHIA Funds Distribution Ergonomics Research
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has awarded a $50,000 research grant to Ohio State University researchers in Columbus, Ohio. The grant will be used to help fund creation of a research center focused on distribution ergonomics. Pro... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Process Automation Key to Logistics Success
For logistics providers competing in a tight economy, process automation is an essential strategy. A MarketInsight study just released by Hubspan, Inc. surveyed more than 200 North American logistics companies with annual revenue between $30 milli... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Ergonomic Solutions Can Benefit Your Business
Ergonomic solutions are proven to decrease the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal injuries caused by manual material handling work tasks, reports a 2007 study by Cal-OSHA and NIOSH (see our Aug. 20 post). “Manual handling of containers may ... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Ergonomic Design Lowers Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury
Manual material handling (MMH) contributes to more than half a million musculoskeletal injuries a year in the U.S., said a 2007 report published by the California Department of Industrial Relations. A joint study by California OSHA and the Nationa... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Material Handling Solutions for the Auto Detailing Industry
Americans love their cars, and they tend to hang onto them for a long time. That’s doubly true in times like these. When the economy slows and prices rise, people keep their cars until time and mechanical failure finally take their toll. Some owne... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
How to Assess Your Ergonomic Material Handling Needs
Poorly designed workstations and task habits can result in serious health and injury problems for your employees. Back injuries, followed by neck and shoulder injuries are the most commonly experienced injuries in material handling settings. Prope... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Using Ergonomic Equipment to Reduce Injury Rates
In our last post we talked about the challenges of managing a multicultural workforce in material handling, logistics, warehousing, fulfillment and other businesses. OSHA has reported higher than normal injury and on-the-job death rates for foreig... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Managing a Multicultural Workforce
America’s workforce is becoming increasingly multicultural. At this year’s MHEDA convention, keynote speaker Steven Little predicted that changing demographics will redefine material handling workers and change the way we do business. As Baby Boom... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Reducing Injury Risk for Hand Truck Operators
A recent case study of the beverage industry by ergonomic consultant ErgoWeb studied injury risk factors for hand truck operators and prevention protocols. The study’s findings have obvious parallel implications for any business or industry that u... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
Using CartCaddy Products to Meet Customer Requirements
In our last post we talked about automation and how it is changing the face of the warehousing and distribution industries (see our Aug. 4 post). Automation allows businesses to handle greater volumes in shorter time periods. However, a major chal... [from DJ Products, Inc.]
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Electric Tugger: CartCaddyWagonWheelElectric Tugger

The CartCaddyWagonWheel electric tugger is mainly made to pull or maneuver carts or trailers. These carts and trailers generally have a tongue that hinges up and down and that turns an axle at the bottom of the cart. Usually there is a ring at the end of these tongues that can be grabbled with a pin or pintle hitch. If your business uses carts that have two straight and two swivel casters, as well as a long arm extending from the cart, the tugger can also be used.

The electric tugger pushes heavier loads than our similar CartCaddy5WP. Due to the nature of the tow arms it grabs, it can't transfer the weight from the load to the drive wheels, explaining why the electric tugger doesn't have the lift kit.

Applications of the Electric Tugger

The most common application is the trailer with quad steering wheels. The CartCaddyWagonWheel electric tugger attaches to the ring tow arm using either a pintle or pin and uses its pulling power to pull a train of self-tracking carts while the operator easily turns the steering arm for intricate maneuvering of the carts.

This electric cart can carry a variety of items, whether it's luggage at an airport, car parts down an assembly line, or heavy concrete forms across a parking lot. As long as a heavy cart has a swivel arm, our motorized cart tugger will almost always have the power to push or pull it.

Benefits of the Electric Tugger

The electric tugger has a variable speed twist grip, which moves the cart up to 3 mph in forward and reverse directions. The ergonomically correct variable speed feature prevents carpal tunnel and allows the operator to maintain smooth control while intricately maneuvering a load.

The electric lift option and customized attachment eliminate the need to fabricate multiple attachments for each cart or piece of equipment. The CartCaddyWagonWheel's arm lowers and rises, allowing it to attach firmly to the bottom of any cart. Weight is transferred from the cart to the front drive wheels of the tug for greater traction when moving each cart.

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