- Trusted electric drive solutions
- 35+ years of innovation expertise
- Built-in integration & retrofit
Overview
The esense 5th wheel provides intuitive drive support, significantly reducing the push and pull forces required to move heavy mobile equipment. The drive wheel responds naturally to the user’s movements, delivering the right amount of assistance for effortless, controlled movement.
Designed for applications in healthcare, logistics & warehousing, and industry & manufacturing.
Discover the esense 5th wheel range, with different drive options for specific product requirements and applications. From the compact and cost-effective Compact drive to the omnidirectional 360 drive, there is an esense solution for a wide range of mobile equipment. Intuitive electric drive wheels, seamlessly integrated into your product.
Compact drive
Fixed drive
Up drive
360 drive
Thorstein Selmer
International account manager
The centrally positioned 5th wheel provides excellent maneuverability, making it easier to move heavy equipment through narrow aisles, corridors, workspaces and other confined areas. The responsive drive system adjusts in real time to reduce force peaks and support smooth, controlled movement.
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Together, we define the requirements for integrating the esense 5th wheel into your product. From selecting the right drive system to mechanical and electrical integration, our engineering team supports you throughout the development process.
For healthcare applications, we can also support integration requirements related to medical device certification.
Compact drive wheel Fixed drive wheel Up drive wheel 360 drive wheel
Optimize system performance with our PowerTalk service tool. Monitor key parameters, adjust settings such as speed, responsiveness and braking distance, and access expert troubleshooting support. PowerTalk helps optimize performance, minimize downtime and reduce service costs.
What others say
"...I can now push with just one hand"
“The previous trolley was very difficult to drive and caused me pain. I’m very satisfied with the new drive. I can now push with just one hand, even with my frozen shoulder.”
Hospital catering staff member, NL
Working with a buffet trolley with esense drive
"...chance to embed risk prevention and staff welfare"
“Budgets must be justified, but we knew any injury causing extended sick leave would significantly impact staffing. This was our chance to embed risk prevention and staff welfare into our capital replacement program.”
Sr. Charge Practicioner, UK
About investment in patient transport stretchers with esense drive.
"...eliminates any effort required during movement"
“The motorized fifth wheel is activated by a simple touch on the push handles and eliminates any effort required during initial movement, steering and turning.”
Registered nurse, Italy
Operating hospital beds with esense drive
"...rewarded for making only a small physical effort."
“The more gentle you control the lift, the easier it moves. You are rewarded for making only a small physical effort.”
Bart Brinkhuis
Ergonomics coach, Liberein
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