Move heavy loads ergonomically and flexibly in sensitive areas
Electric maneuvering assistance for cleanroom, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications.
In hygienically sensitive production environments, heavy containers, process carts, and transport carts must be moved safely, maneuvered precisely, and positioned with control on a daily basis—often in confined spaces and under strict requirements for cleanliness, ergonomics, and process safety. Electric Drive Systems such as ErgoMove assist employees in pulling and pushing heavy loads. They reduce physical loads, facilitate controlled movement sequences, and help companies make internal transport processes in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and food sectors more ergonomic and safer.
When high hygiene requirements meet heavy loads
- High standards for corrosion resistance and IP protection
- Durable and reliable transport solutions are required
- Requirement for an easy-to-clean design
- Use of low-abrasion materials
- Ensuring product purity
- Cross-departmental use
- Flexible solutions required to prevent the spread of contamination
- Requirement for compact solutions with low mounting height
- Reliable ground contact and high load capacity
The Solution: ErgoMove
ErgoMove combines ergonomics, safety, and cost-effectiveness in a flexible solution for the machine-building industry. Existing transport carts or custom systems can be easily upgraded and directly adapted to real-world processes.
ErgoMove reduces the load of pulling and pushing heavy loads—thereby promoting healthier working conditions.
Controlled starting, steering, and braking ensure greater safety in everyday work—even with fluid or unstable loads.
Smooth movement in tight spaces—with an exceptionally small turning radius.
Retrofitting often allows existing transport equipment to be upgraded cost-effectively.
A cost-effective alternative when an AGV is too complex or inflexible.
Suitable for demanding production environments and 24/7 operation—even with frequent start-stop cycles.
ErgoMove—The Modular System
ErgoMove is a highly flexible, modular system that equips all types of transport vehicles, machines, and systems with electrically powered drive, steering, and braking assistance via plug-and-play. It combines operating concepts with drive concepts and supplements them with options. This allows even the heaviest loads—up to 4,000 kilograms—to be moved safely and easily by hand.
Driven fixed castors in various performance classes enable ergonomic movement and braking of heavy loads.
Intuitive and ergonomically designed human-machine interface for easy adaptability to machines and devices of all kinds.
Rounding off/completing the range for adapting the system to application-specific requirements.
Developed from real-world experience for sensitive applications
How ErgoMove improves transport processes in the pharmaceutical, cleanroom, and food production industries
More than just theory: Numerous companies in the hygiene, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, food, semiconductor, and optical industries are already successfully using ErgoMove—from mobile work and process carts to material-handling systems and custom plant solutions.
Semiconductor and Optical Industries
In cleanrooms and semiconductor manufacturing, sensitive components, equipment, and materials must be moved safely and precisely. With ErgoMove, even heavy loads can be maneuvered ergonomically and positioned with precision—ensuring controlled transport processes, increased process reliability, and maximum movement precision.
Industry-specific benefits at a glance:
- Improved maneuverability in confined spaces
- Precise positioning of sensitive components
- Greater process reliability
- Reduction in physical load on employees
Food Industry
In food production, heavy tank cars, mixing tanks, and transport carts must be moved between different production areas on a daily basis. At the same time, damp environments, regular cleaning processes, and high hygiene standards place special demands on the systems used. ErgoMove supports controlled starting, precise maneuvering, and safe braking of heavy loads. This allows transport processes to be designed more ergonomically and significantly reduces physical load.
Industry-specific benefits at a glance:
- Safe maneuvering of heavy loads
- Controlled starting and braking
- More ergonomic workflows
- More efficient internal transport processes
- Safe movement of heavy liquid containers
Pharmaceutical and Medical Industries
In the pharmaceutical and medical industries, sensitive products, process vessels, and mobile equipment must be moved safely, precisely, and in a controlled manner. With ErgoMove, even heavy loads can be maneuvered ergonomically and positioned with precision—for increased process reliability, reduced physical loads, and efficient workflows.
Industry-specific benefits at a glance:
- Ergonomic handling of heavy containers and process carts
- Precise and controlled movement sequences
- Safe positioning in sensitive production environments
- Increased process reliability and efficiency in day-to-day operations
Application Examples
With a custom-tailored ErgoMove 2000P solution, existing transport carts can be retrofitted to meet ergonomic standards. This makes it significantly easier to maneuver components weighing up to 1,000 kg.
With the ErgoMove 1000 electric drive assistance system, even heavy kettle carts with a total weight of up to 700 kg can be moved ergonomically and safely between different production stations.
Thanks to a specially adapted ErgoMove 4000 solution, ystral can now have a single person safely, ergonomically, and precisely move a 2.5-metric-ton process system under cleanroom conditions.
Ergonomic support for hospital staff: ErgoMove 1000 optimizes the transport of meal-serving carts at the St. Vinzenz Rehabilitation Clinic
Are you facing similar challenges?
In a personalized consultation, we’ll analyze your requirements and work with you to develop a tailored solution for greater efficiency, safety, and flexibility in your operations.
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- Tailored specifically to your needs
Specially developed for hygienic environments: ErgoMove 4000 Inox stainless steel version
In hygienically sensitive and corrosive operating environments, electric drive assistance alone is not sufficient. In these situations, transport solutions must also meet high standards for cleanability, protection rating, contamination prevention, and compact design. The ErgoMove 4000 Inox was developed specifically for these applications: as a corrosion-resistant, modular stainless steel system with an IP65 protection rating that can be compactly integrated into new or existing transport equipment. This modular system solution combines high load capacity with a low mounting height, an easy-to-clean design, and individually adjustable motion characteristics. This allows even heavy loads, liquids, or sensitive materials to be moved in a controlled, safe, and ergonomic manner—even in confined production areas and under demanding hygienic conditions.
Features
- Stainless steel construction
- IP65 protection rating
- Corrosion-resistant version
- Hygienic surfaces
- Suitable for damp and demanding production environments
- High load capacity up to 4,000 kg
The wired Flex-Cockpit Remote Control Inox provides a better view of the application while driving. It is equipped with two rotary encoders and, thanks to its carrying strap, can be carried easily, ergonomically, and comfortably.
The product package includes one left and one right caster. The caster is made of corrosion-resistant material and features a suspension system to compensate for uneven ground. Also available with a foot guard.
Power unit with integrated control system and battery pack. Also available with an external swappable battery box—for quick and easy battery replacement.
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