Time is money; this maxim, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, is certainly true in today’s economic climate where labour shortages and staff retention are continuing issues in the UK manufacturing and logistics sector. Increased automation is naturally the way to combat these issues though it does require careful planning, capital commitment and offers variable payback periods depending on business levels.
One simple option though is to move key staff, along with parts or stock, around production and storage areas more efficiently on a day to day basis. Also mobilising support and maintenance teams along with their equipment to swiftly reach affected areas within large production sites or dedicated and omni-channel distribution centres helps minimise downtime or distribution.
Gaining popularity in many industrial premises are FATH eTRIKE Patform Scooters, which are a perfect size solution for a range of applications. The new look three-wheeled electric personnel scooters cover a sweet spot in commercial e-mobility options and are an easy to integrate intra-facility transport solution.
Available supplied with puncture proof tyres and simple to maintain, these German manufactured machines use quality components for longevity in industrial environments. With programmable top speeds of up to 15km/h and the ability to take payloads, including driver, of over 250kg plus deliver a range of up to 40km the trikes pack a lot of benefits. Typical customised uses include having cargo or tool boxes fitted, cleaning stations or waste bag holders attached, mounting shelves for spares and testing equipment or even supplying them in corporate colours.
FATH Components UK Managing Director David Hayes says: “They’re great fun to use and simple to operate as they don’t require a licence or specific training”. He adds, “The flexibility offered by the eTRIKE Scooters render them suitable for multi-shift, multi-user and multi-location work patterns. If anyone fancies a test ride they should get in touch and the FATH UK team will happily visit as part of the site demo service we offer.”
The trikes are offered with a host of standard accessories for comfort and safety and are available in standard and longer wheelbase versions, both of which have the ability to be easily customised. Unlike heavier duty electric vehicles or tugs the FATH eTRIKE Scooters are narrow enough to fit through interconnecting standard doorways and provide simple, smooth and quiet driving characteristics.
More details and a Mario Kart race style intro video are available to view here: www.etrike-scooter.com/platform-scooter
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