MOTORIZED TROLLEYS

Motorized Trolleys

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A motorized trolley is a crucial piece of material handling equipment designed to move heavy loads along an overhead beam or rail system. Essentially, it is an electric-powered carriage that reduces the need for manual pushing or pulling. This seamless, controlled movement greatly enhances both operational efficiency and worker safety.

How Motorized Trolleys Are Used

Motorized trolleys are used across various industries—from construction and manufacturing to food processing and general warehousing—to:

  • Move heavy materials: They handle diverse loads, typically ranging from 1/8 to 20 tons, making them suitable for light-duty maintenance and heavy-duty production tasks.
  • Reduce physical strain: By automating the horizontal transport of a load (which is suspended beneath them, often by a hoist), they significantly lessen the physical effort and potential for injury for workers.
  • Increase productivity: They enable faster, more precise, and safer positioning of materials compared to manual methods.

Our selection includes robust models, like the MR series (e.g., MR010L/S, MR050L/S), tailored for specific lifting requirements. We even offer specialized food-grade options (MR-FG series) for industries with strict hygiene needs. Featuring reliable products from Harrington, a leader in the field, integrating one of these motorized trolleys into your operation is a vital investment for streamlining processes, ensuring workplace ergonomics, and boosting overall material handling capability.

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Motorized Trolleys

Motorized trolleys are powered beam-travel systems designed to move hoists and suspended loads along I-beams or track systems with speed, precision, and minimal operator effort. Ideal for repetitive and high-capacity lifting applications, these trolleys enhance productivity while improving safety in demanding industrial environments.

Key Features & Benefits:
• Electric-Powered Travel: Motorized trolleys use electric motors with variable speed controls, offering smooth, accurate positioning of loads across a beam or monorail system.
• Built for Heavy Loads: Available in a range of capacities from ½ ton to 20+ tons, these trolleys handle everything from routine lifting tasks to high-capacity, continuous-duty operations.
• Durable Construction: Engineered with high-strength steel frames, precision-machined wheels, and sealed bearings, ensuring long-term reliability in harsh or high-cycle applications.
• Integrated Safety Features: Many models come with electromagnetic brakes, overload protection, thermal motor guards, and limit switches to meet OSHA and ANSI safety requirements.
• Versatile Mounting: Designed to work with electric hoists, air hoists, and wire rope hoists, as well as custom rigging setups, providing broad compatibility across crane systems.
• Beam Adaptability: Adjustable side plates and wheel spacing allow installation on various flange widths, making setup quick and secure.

Common Applications:
Motorized trolleys are commonly used in manufacturing plants, assembly lines, fabrication shops, warehouses, shipyards, and maintenance bays, where speed, control, and lifting efficiency are critical.

For operations requiring smooth, powered horizontal movement of loads, motorized trolleys deliver unmatched performance, safety, and convenience—ensuring your overhead lifting system operates at peak efficiency.

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