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Logistics: Castors & wheels

In logistics, countless goods are loaded onto order picking trolleys every day and pushed through the warehouse to the delivery vehicle. The loads represent a heavy burden on employees, which affects both their health and the efficiency of their work. This is why good castors are indispensable in logistics.

Challenges for castors in logistics

Order picking trolleys have to be wheeled continuously through the warehouse and loaded. For the employees, this means constant starting and stopping, pushing and steering the trolley. If the castors on the order picking trolley are not designed for this or are of poor quality, this will put a strain on the health of warehouse workers and at the same time reduce the efficiency of the work. To protect employees and improve working conditions, therefore, it is essential to select appropriate castors. These must have both good running characteristics and a high load capacity. Manoeuvrability, above all, is of vital importance here, since warehouse work often requires a great deal of steering and control.

Innovative TENTE E-Drive system for logistics

In addition to high-quality castors, TENTE offers an ideal solution for logistics with the innovative E-Drive system. This electrical starting aid facilitates daily work and takes the strain off employees in the warehouse. The system is switched on at the push of a button and the trolley starts to move without any problems and with better directional stability. The speed can be adjusted steplessly. If it is not currently needed, the E-Drive system lifts up off the ground, so that the flexibility of the picking trolley is guaranteed at all times. The castors themselves are equipped with elastic rubber tyres, which ensure cushioned, quiet running and thus provide even more drive comfort.