MasterMover Introduces New Remote-Control Electric Tug Machine to Extend Power Steered Range @electrictugs #Engineering #PowerSteeredRange #PS800+

August 16, 2022 Editor

Award-winning manufacturer of electric tugs, MasterMover, has announced the latest addition to its popular Power Steered range with the introduction of the PS800+.

Originally created to fulfil a bespoke customer requirement, the PS800+ has been designed by in-house engineers and added to the Power Steered range to meet the growing demands of the business, where customers regularly ask for bespoke or personalised machines to drive safe and efficient movement of heavy and/or awkward loads.

The PS800+ joins the already-popular PS3000+, which has the capacity to manoeuvre up to 30,000kg, and its addition to the range offers customers a smaller solution with a capability to move loads of up to 8,000kg.

The Power Steered range features remote-controlled operation, allowing operators to take the optimal viewing point for increased visibility and improved safety.

Multi-Link Technology

The Power Steered range include innovative Multi-Link technology, enabling two or more machines to work together in sync. This makes the movement of particularly long or awkward loads simple to achieve. For example, the manufacturer of aeroplane wings – notoriously tricky and heavy items to move – can use two machines at each end of the load to manoeuvre them carefully and efficiently. A simple remote-control operation means only one operator is required, cutting down on manpower and increasing productivity.

“Here at MasterMover, we are continuously working to evolve and improve on existing products and ranges,” said James Jones, Partner and Director at MasterMover. “The new PS800+ will provide a greater choice and flexibility for our customers while still delivering the same great quality and service they’ve come to expect from us.

“As with a number of our machines, the PS800+ was originally created to meet the specific need of a customer in the aerospace industry. However, it is now available as an option within our product portfolio, giving customers greater choice and flexibility, especially in terms of remote-controlled movement of loads.

Specifications & Further Details

The PS800+ safety features include four emergency stop buttons, an audible horn, a flashing beacon with audible alarm, a wireless transmitter with a safety shut-off if the signal is lost or interrupted, a caster guard preventing entrapment and a hydraulic coupling that provides maximum load security.