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What’s a tugger train?
A tugger train is a modern transport system that is used for just-in-time provision of supplies to the production line. Mainly in areas such as airports and railway stations, but also for order picking in logistics centres, tugger trains are the preferred means of transport and contribute to the efficiency of operational processes.
There are various different types of tugger train. This specific means of transport pulls a load carrier, which can be moved either hydraulically or pneumatically, and which picks up load carriers supported on castors. This is done either fully automatically or with manual loading. As a rule, tugger trains are used as so-called circular train systems. A manned tractor unit manoeuvres any number of trailers with their loads from the pick-up point to the destination along a predefined route within the premises. Possible destinations in the industrial environment include warehouses, assembly stations and production lines. Once they have arrived at their destination, the goods can be removed as required and with minimum expenditure of time, either in the form of individual trailers or load carriers.
Robust castors for load carriers
At TENTE you will find suitable castors and wheels for every application. This means that special castors are also available which are adapted to the conditions in logistics applications and in other areas where transport systems such as tugger trains are used. Robust materials, a sturdy construction and durable quality all come together in the castor manufacturer's product portfolio.