ROUTE TRAINS
FOR LEAN
PRODUCTION

WHAT ARE ROUTE TRAINS?

Tugger trains are an internal transport solution used to optimize the transport of materials within a company. This type of transportation significantly supports just-in-time and just-in-sequence production. The tugs move trolley arrangements through the plant, which can be loaded individually according to internal requirements. Materials are transported efficiently to or from the processing machines or assembly stations, for example, replacing the need for forklift trucks.

Advantages of
tugger trains

Tugger train vs. forklift truck:
Milkrun principle

The advantages are obvious: with the tugger train, several stations are supplied in a single pass. With a forklift truck, on the other hand, each station has to be approached individually. It is easy to calculate that this leads to increased traffic volume and significantly more distance traveled - which in turn leads to increased wear and tear on the equipment and an increased risk of accidents.

Various requirements can be met with the tugger train using the flexibly attached trolleys: In addition to different unit loads (pallets, Euroboxes, tons and much more), the trains can be put together individually for each round trip. During delivery, the next train is already being loaded in the warehouse.

Using the LKE quick coupling, the tractor unit starts the next round immediately after returning to the warehouse. The various compatible trailers are also significantly cheaper to purchase - and less expensive to maintain. With up to 5 trolleys, delivery remains as flexible as possible and can be spontaneously adapted to changing needs.

Optimum directional stability with LKE steering systems

LKE has developed a trailer system for material supply with the tugger train, on which the various common standard load carriers, such as Euro pallets or Euro boxes, can be transported.

To ensure that the trailers stay on track, they can be equipped with the virtual coupling/drawbar system.

Ergonomic & efficient:
Loading and unloading on both sides

The product solutions shown can be transported together and can be loaded and unloaded on both sides of the tugger train. This allows the train system to be efficiently adapted to your operational requirements.

We plan your tugger train system

Would your company also like to benefit from the use of tugger trains? We would be happy to work with you to plan your tugger train solution: contact us and we will be happy to support you from the initial idea to the tugger train in operation.