Roundfin RD-1527

In hospital mortuary placements where body transfers between refrigerator chambers, storage racks, walk-in cold rooms, post-mortem rooms, and viewing areas are part of the routine workflow, the RD-1527, delivered through Medigear.uk, supports single-operator body movement across all transfer points. NHS Estates teams sourcing through Medigear.uk specify the RD-1527 as the standard mortuary body transfer trolley, alongside the procurement of a Roundfin refrigerator, storage rack, and body tray, supporting HTM 20-04 workflow guidance and reducing the risk of staff manual handling injuries under trust health-and-safety governance.

In pathology and coronial workflows where bodies move between refrigerator holding, post-mortem examination tables, and storage racks at varying heights, the 400-1700 mm adjustable range matches every Roundfin equipment position the trolley needs to bridge. Chamber A1 at floor level on a single-body refrigerator transfers at 400-600 mm; the top tier of a six-body RD-6 refrigerator transfers at approximately 1400 mm; the top tier of an RD-B-12 storage rack at 1700 mm. Single-operator independent transfer across all positions removes the staff-availability constraint that two-person manual lifting introduces.

For independent funeral homes and funeral-services groups operating mortuary preparation rooms, walk-in cold rooms, and viewing facilities at single-site or multi-site scales, the RD-1527, delivered through Medigear.uk, provides a single-operator body-transfer workflow that reduces staffing requirements for routine body movement. The hydraulic foot-pedal operation supports staff body transfer without requiring assistance, and the universal Roundfin tray compatibility integrates the trolley with existing equipment investment.

In mass-fatality, pandemic, and field-deployment scenarios where rapid body transfer between temporary mortuary stand-up positions, refrigerated containers, and contingency storage is required, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-1527 to coronial overflow teams and trust contingency stockpiles. The single-operator workflow supports rapid body movement under staff-availability constraints typical of large-scale incident response, and the stainless-steel construction tolerates field-deployment conditions during multi-day operations.

Universal Roundfin Tray Compatibility Across Full Equipment Range

The RD-1527's 1940 × 580 mm body tray dimensions match Roundfin's universal dimensions exactly, shared across the entire mortuary refrigerator range, storage racks, body tray family, and walk-in racks. A body is transferred from the RD-1527 trolley to a Roundfin refrigerator chamber, then to a storage rack tier on the same tray, without re-handling. The universal dimension is the workflow advantage that makes the RD-1527 the connective tool, integrating the Roundfin Morgue Series into a unified body transfer system.

Single-Operator Independent Operation Workflow

The RD-1527 supports single-operator body lifting, transport, and transfer without requiring lifting assistance from additional staff. The hydraulic foot-pedal mechanism, two-brake castor configuration, and single-scissor-lift design together enable a single staff member to handle the full body-transfer workflow. This reduces staffing requirements for routine body movement and supports continued operation during staff-availability constraints typical of smaller funeral businesses and emergency-deployment scenarios.

400-1700 mm Adjustable Lift Height Range

The RD-1527 adjusts continuously between 400 mm at the lowest position and 1700 mm at the highest position — covering body transfer at every level from floor pickup through the top tier of six-body refrigerator and storage rack positions. The wide adjustable range eliminates the need for multiple speciality trolleys at different fixed heights, supporting trust standardisation on a single transfer tool across the full Roundfin equipment range.

Hydraulic Foot-Pedal Operation With 8-10 Year Service Life

The hydraulic rod design carries a published service life of 8-10 years, matching the SECOP compressor service life on the Roundfin refrigerator range. The foot-pedal operation supports hands-free height adjustment while staff manage body positioning, and the corrosion-resistant hydraulic rod construction tolerates sustained mortuary cold-room operation. Medigear.uk stocks UK replacement hydraulic rods and service kits for next-working-day dispatch under warranty.

304 Stainless Steel Construction Throughout

Construction is 304 stainless steel throughout — frame, scissor mechanism, body tray, handles, and pedal hardware — tolerating routine chlorine-based wipe-down, hospital-grade chlorhexidine, isopropanol disinfection, and the sustained moisture exposure typical of mortuary cold-room operation. The fully corrosion-resistant construction supports the published 8-10 year hydraulic service life without surface degradation.

200 kg Carrying Capacity Matching Universal Tray Load Rating

The RD-1527 carries 200 kg static and dynamic working load — matching the universal body tray load rating used across the Roundfin Morgue Series equipment range. The single scissor-lift mechanism and 304 stainless steel frame construction together support the 200 kg load at every height position across the 400-1700 mm range, ensuring consistent capacity regardless of transfer height.

Four 125 mm Castors With Two-Brake Configuration

The trolley moves on four 125 mm castors with a two-brake configuration — two with brake locks for stable positioning during body transfer, two free-running for directional control during transport. The two-directional, two-brake configuration supports easy movement around mortuary corners and narrow corridors while maintaining stability during height adjustment and body transfer operations.

Tray Lock Prevents Tray Slippage During Height Adjustment

The integrated tray lock secures the body tray against the trolley platform during height adjustment, preventing tray slippage or falling that could compromise body positioning and staff safety. The lock engages automatically when the tray is fully positioned on the trolley platform, supporting safe single-operator height adjustment without requiring secondary staff to stabilise the tray.

Manual Model Alternative and Customisation Options

A manual operation model is available as an alternative to the hydraulic specification, supporting cost-sensitive procurement where foot-pedal hydraulics are not required. Roundfin offers customisation across the lift height range, body tray width, castor sizes, handle configurations, and tray thickness. Medigear.uk offers verified supplier OEM rebranding, sample approval, and bulk-order coordination for distributor partners, with AMC support.

Hydraulic Foot-Pedal Scissor-Lift Mechanism

The RD-1527 uses a single scissor-lift mechanism powered by a hydraulic rod and operated via foot pedal, supporting hands-free height adjustment across the 400-1700 mm lift range with 200 kg load capacity at every position.

Adjustable Lift Height: 400 mm to 1700 mm

The trolley adjusts continuously between a lowest position of 400 mm and a highest position of 1700 mm, covering body transfer at every Roundfin refrigerator chamber, storage rack tier, post-mortem table, and walk-in cold room position.

1940 × 580 mm Universal Body Tray Dimension

The body tray measures 1940 × 580 mm — Roundfin's universal dimension shared across the full mortuary refrigerator range, storage racks, body tray family, and walk-in racks. Straight-through body transfer between equipment without re-handling.

1.0 mm SUS304 Stainless Steel Body Tray

The body tray is constructed in 1.0 mm SUS304 stainless steel, matching the 1.0 mm tray specification used across the Roundfin tray family and the universal Roundfin refrigerator tray standard.

200 kg Carrying Capacity

The trolley carries 200 kg static and dynamic working load capacity at every height position across the 400-1700 mm range — matching the universal body tray load rating used across the Roundfin Morgue Series equipment range.

304 Stainless Steel Frame Construction

The trolley frame, scissor mechanism, tray support, handle hardware, and pedal mechanism are constructed in 304 stainless steel — fully corrosion-resistant under sustained mortuary cold-room operation and routine chlorine-based disinfection.

Hydraulic Rod Service Life: 8-10 Years

The hydraulic rod design carries a published service life of 8-10 years — matching the SECOP compressor service life on the Roundfin refrigerator range. The corrosion-resistant rod construction supports the full service life under sustained mortuary operation.

Single Scissor-Lift Mechanism

The trolley uses a single scissor-lift mechanism — a pure mechanical design that saves energy and maintains a 200 kg load capacity across the full lift range. Single-scissor construction supports simpler maintenance compared with multi-scissor designs.

Four 125 mm Castors With Two-Brake Configuration

The trolley moves on four 125 mm castors — two with brake locks for stable positioning during body transfer, two free-running for directional control during transport. The two-directional, two-brake configuration supports easy movement around mortuary corners.

Tray Lock Prevents Tray Falling During Operation

An integrated tray lock secures the body tray against the trolley platform during height adjustment, preventing tray slippage or falling that could compromise body positioning and staff safety.

Single-Operator Independent Operation

The hydraulic foot-pedal mechanism, two-brake castor configuration, and single-scissor-lift design together enable one staff member to lift, transport, and transfer bodies without requiring lifting assistance from additional staff.

One Handle on Each Side (Customisation Available)

The body tray ships with one handle on each long side as standard. Roundfin offers customisation of handle configuration, including additional handles, alternative handle geometries, and customer-specific handle dimensions per OEM specification.

Plywood Crate Packaging at 124 kg Gross Weight

The trolley ships fully assembled in a plywood crate measuring 2200 × 690 × 550 mm and weighing 124 kg, providing freight protection and rapid handling at the destination with standard pallet jack or two-person delivery support.

CE Marking and ISO 9001 Certification

The trolley ships with CE marking under the EU Medical Device Regulation framework and an ISO 9001-compliant quality system for manufacturing — sufficient documentation for NHS Estates procurement frameworks, HTM 20-04 mortuary workflow guidance, and CQC inspection evidence.

Manual Model Alternative Available

A manual operation model is available as an alternative to the hydraulic foot-pedal specification, supporting cost-sensitive procurement where foot-pedal hydraulics are not required or where backup manual operation is preferred.

Customisable Lift Height, Tray Width, and Castor Size

Roundfin offers RD-1527 customisation across a customised lift height range, a customised body tray width beyond the universal 580 mm dimension, a customised castor size beyond the 125 mm standard, a customised handle configuration, and a customised tray thickness. Medigear.uk handles OEM specification and bulk-order coordination.

The Roundfin RD-1527 body lifting trolley supplied through Medigear.uk delivers the cross-equipment workflow tool that integrates the Roundfin Morgue Series into a unified body transfer system — supporting single-operator hydraulic foot-pedal body lifting from floor level at 400 mm through top-tier rack and refrigerator positions at 1700 mm, with universal Roundfin 1940 × 580 mm tray compatibility across the full equipment range. The 200 kg load capacity, 8-10-year hydraulic rod service life, 304 stainless steel construction, four-caster, two-brake mobility configuration, and CE/ISO certification support NHS Estates procurement, distributor framework integration, and direct funeral services capital purchase requirements. Medigear.uk handles manual model alternative supply, customisable height and tray width options, and OEM rebranding for distributor partners. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.