Priority for sustainability at BorgWarner
Tugger train with EZS 350 for efficient utilisation of space, time and energy
BorgWarner relies on a tugger train solution with the EZS 350 tow tractor and LiftLiner® trailers. The agile trailer system with 6 Daughter Carts replaces 16 forklift trucks and ensures reduced warehouse traffic, minimised hazards and an improved CO₂e footprint.
Challenges
- Optimisation of work areas and improvement of safety with limited space
- Transport solution for the safe transport of heavy raw materials within the plant
- Avoiding inefficiency at the work stations by minimising stock levels
- Reorganisation of processes for collecting and unloading waste and by-products
Solutions
- Development of a customised tugger train solution with the EZS 350 tow tractor and LiftLiner® trailers to replace a total of 16 forklift trucks
- Six LiftLiner® tugger trains for different plant areas that can be loaded and unloaded on both sides
- EZS electric tugs and fully electric Daughter Cars for transporting loads of up to approx. 2,200lbs
- 24/7 support from 5,700 Jungheinrich customer service technicians worldwide
Successes
- Rationalised processes and significantly reduced leasing costs for vehicles
- Increased delivery speed thanks to the accelerated replenishment of raw materials
- Greatly minimised forklift traffic and improved ergonomics in the production facility
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions as an important part of the customer's sustainability goals
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