EKT FAQ's
High Injury Rates in Warehousing: The warehousing industry experienced approximately 5.5 safety incidents per 100 employees annually, highlighting a higher risk than many other sectors. (Source)
Forklift-Related Incidents: Each year, forklifts are responsible for around 7,500 injuries and nearly 100 deaths among workers in factories and warehouses. This has prompted some companies to explore safer alternatives like autonomous vehicles and overhead cranes. (Source)
Manual Material Handling: Including lifting and carrying objects, is responsible for over 36% of workplace injuries. These incidents pose significant health risks to employees and result in substantial financial burdens for businesses, with estimated annual costs reaching $156 billion due to medical expenses, rehabilitation, and lost productivity. (Source)
EKT machines reduce injuries from strain and fatigue, safely transport people and materials across various surfaces and inclines, and boost employee morale and productivity. Our machines offer height options, various hitches, smooth transfer of heavy loads, and more.
Safety features include horns, flashing lights, e-stops, bumpers, and collision avoidance systems.
Our motorized material handling solutions are used in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, food and beverage, energy, automotive, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing.
Yes! Protective packaging costs $60, which includes shipping to and from the destination facility. A credit card number must be submitted to ensure a 30-day return of EKT products. Each customer is allowed one 30-day demo unit. Complete the form on the FREE DEMO page.
EKT motorized rail carts and steerable transfer carts safely move any heavy load up to 40,000 pounds. Custom tuggers can move loads up to 100,000 pounds.
Battery technologies: (AGM, lithium iron phosphate)
Plug it into a standard 120-volt, single-phase, 20-amp outlet. Tuggers, for instance, provide 8 hours of operation for every 4 hours of charging. Other models feature swappable batteries for continuous use.
All the chargers we use utilize smart charging algorithms that prevent battery damage. Because of this, you can keep the charger plugged in even after the batteries have been fully charged without damage.
The advanced battery monitoring system installed on all machine tuggers is designed to provide visual and audible warnings when the battery pack is running low and needs to be changed or recharged. This system helps ensure that the electric tuggers always operate at peak performance and minimizes the risk of unexpected downtime due to a dead battery.
Bluetooth® capability allows you to connect your smartphone wirelessly to your entire fleet. With a downloadable app, you can easily monitor and manage your fleet from the convenience of your smartphone. This app allows you to access real-time data, check vehicle performance, history data, trending, and more. With this capability, you can stay up to date with the health of your fleet and make sure that everything is running smoothly.
Yes, EKT offers AGV technology as an option on all of our custom motorized transfer carts and some of our electric tuggers.
We utilize the latest navigation and safety sensor technologies to provide equipment that follows and interacts with the environment where the equipment is being used. The position of the EKT equipment is calculated using a combination of sensor data and odometry.
We do not offer older technology that follows a physical line, such as magnetic tape, inductive wire, painted lines, or tags physically mounted on or in the floor.
With our AC Vector Power© technology, EKT electric carts deliver maximum power and torque across the entire speed range, unlike traditional DC technology. This gives you the Power You Need at Any Speed© to move any load, anywhere, under any conditions, with precise speed control down to 0.1 mph.
No. Unlike forklifts, which require the operator to be trained and licensed, all EKT equipment does not require a license to operate. This is one of many reasons companies are moving away from forklifts.
- How does the tugger connect to my cart? Can this connection be customized for my application?
- Can the tugger operate on my floor surface?
- I have inclines to navigate. How will this impact my tugger selection?
- How easy is it to maneuver the tugger in tight spaces?
- Does the temperature and ingress rating (IP) of the tugger match my environment requirements?
- How long will the batteries last? This will vary depending on battery technology and the actual usage of the tugger machine.
- What is the recharge time of the batteries?
- What battery technologies are offered?
- What training is needed for my operators?
Electric tuggers are a versatile and efficient solution for material handling tasks in a wide range of industries. With their ability to be customized and configured to meet the specific needs of your business, they can help you improve productivity, reduce labor costs, and increase safety. Whether you’re looking to move heavy machinery, pallets, carts, and so much more, electric tuggers are often a perfect choice for your operation.
Electro Kinetic Technologies offers a variety of electric tuggers with a wide range of towing capacities.
One of the key advantages of electric tuggers is their diverse, broad range of uses. These machines can be customized to meet your business’s needs, with various attachments and accessories available. For example, you can choose from a range of towing hitches and couplers to accommodate different loads. With some models, the tugger can even hitch to a cart without attaching a hitch to it. This flexibility means that electric tuggers can be used in a wide range of settings, from warehouses and distribution centers to airports and hospitals.
For unconventional applications where a standard product will not work, EKT specializes in custom cart solutions for material handling. Our engineers will work with you to design and manufacture a product that meets your requirements and is within your budget.