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Overview
The esense Up drive wheel provides intuitive forward and backward electric drive support when engaged and can be retracted when drive support is not required. This combines powered linear movement with unrestricted manual manoeuvrability, giving users the flexibility to switch between powered and manual movement. Available in the UK for applications across healthcare, logistics & warehousing, and industry & manufacturing.
Best suited for:
Thorstein Selmer
International account manager
Unlike a permanently engaged drive wheel, the Up drive can be retracted when powered movement is not required. This flexible configuration combines powered linear movement with unrestricted manual manoeuvrability.
The Up drive wheel is typically integrated as a 5th wheel, centrally between four swivel wheels. When engaged, it provides powered forward and backward movement; when retracted, the swivel wheels allow unrestricted manual manoeuvring.
Discover integration possibilities in your product
The Up drive wheel has been successfully integrated into a wide range of mobile equipment, including:
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Different applications require different types of movement. Discover the full esense drive wheel range and find the solution that best fits your product:
Components
Specifications
| Use environment | Indoor use |
| Drive unit installation height | 200 mm |
| Control | Force sensitive sensors |
| Max. assisted speed | Up to 6 km/h |
| Max. weight on horizontal surface | Up to 600 kg |
| Max. weight on slopes | Up to 450 kg |
| Max. slope angle | 6° |
| Braking | Automatic brake at release of trolley |
| Protection rating | Up to IPx4 |
| Input power | 24V DC |
| Battery capacity | 3.8 Ah, 9 Ah or own battery |
| Certification | Prepared for integration on 60601-1 certified products |
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 motorised 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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