Maximum flexibility for the heaviest loads

Richter Spezial GmbH is a leading provider of transport equipment and weighing solutions. The company developed an innovative transport solution for a start-up in the battery industry that moves even the heaviest battery modules weighing over 2.2 tons safely, flexibly and ergonomically.

The task: battery modules weighing over 2.2 tons have to be moved approximately every two hours on a production line with up to 12 workstations. The end customer wanted a solution that was not automated but could be operated manually - for maximum flexibility in day-to-day work. An additional challenge: until now, there was no standard solution for this particular application. A planned automated guided vehicle system (AGV) was unable to meet the desired requirements - particularly in terms of flexibility, ergonomics and costs.

Together with Blickle, Richter Spezial GmbH developed a robust transport trolley that was specially designed for this application. Equipped with the ErgoMove 4000 electric drive system and specially selected casters with a particularly low overall height, the trolley enables safe, flexible and ergonomic transportation of the heavy battery modules.

One crucial detail: the handle was deliberately positioned on the left-hand side of the trolley. This allows the operator to walk alongside the trolley, maintain a full overview at all times and control the transport ergonomically and safely - even in confined production areas.

With the new solution, customers can now transport their battery modules easily, safely and flexibly. The manual operation allows precise maneuvering even in confined working areas. Users benefit from a significant reduction in physical strain, while occupational safety is noticeably increased. Compared to the originally planned AGV solution, the customer saves considerable investment costs - and gains flexibility and efficiency at the same time.