Roundfin RD-1531E

In regional hospital and university teaching hospital mortuaries operating walk-in cold rooms with high-tier RD-B-12 storage racks and tall speciality racking, the RD-1531E, delivered through Medigear.uk, supports body lifting to 2000 mm via battery power — combining walk-in rack top-tier access with effort-free single-operator workflow. NHS Estates teams sourcing through Medigear.uk specify the RD-1531E for tertiary-care mortuary placements where both higher reach and staff manual-handling-injury risk reduction are procurement priorities, supporting HTM 20-04 workflow guidance at trust scale.

In forensic pathology and coronial workflows operating vertically-stacked specimen storage above 1700 mm at regional forensic centres and university anatomy departments, the RD-1531E supports the 2000 mm reach required for top-tier access with hands-free electric operation. The infrared remote key lets operators adjust height while positioning bodies at higher reach positions, supporting workflow efficiency where foot-pedal operation across the higher reach range would otherwise require sustained staff effort.

For large funeral services groups, regional removal operators, and multi-branch funeral businesses operating walk-in cold rooms with tall racking, the RD-1531E, delivered through Medigear.uk, provides a premium high-reach electric body transfer workflow. The universal Roundfin tray compatibility lets you use the RD-1531E with your existing equipment, and the 60-cycles-per-charge battery supports sustained daily operation across busy multi-site preparation rooms.

In regional mass-fatality response, pandemic-response, and large-scale disaster contingency scenarios where temporary mortuary stand-up operations may exceed the standard 1700 mm vertical envelope and where sustained staff effort across repeat-cycle workflows would constrain throughput, Medigear.uk supplies the RD-1531E to coronial overflow teams and trust contingency stockpiles. With 2000 mm reach and battery-powered operation, you can transfer bodies into top-tier temporary racking with an effortless, repeatable workflow.

Premium Combination: Dual-Scissor Reach Plus Electric Operation

The RD-1531E's defining position in the Roundfin lifting trolley range is the combination of two operational step-ups in a single product: dual scissor-lift reaching 2000 mm (from the hydraulic RD-1531) and fully electric battery-powered operation via infrared remote key (from the electric RD-1527E). The combination delivers walk-in cold-room top-tier access with effort-free single-operator workflow — a procurement specification not available in any other Roundfin lifting trolley variant.

2000 mm Maximum Reach via Dual Scissor-Lift

The dual scissor-lift mechanism (2 scissors arranged in tandem) delivers a maximum reach of 2000 mm, 300 mm higher than the single-scissor RD-1527 and RD-1527E siblings. The dual configuration maintains the 200 kg load capacity across the full lift range, supporting walk-in cold-room top tiers, the top tier of RD-B-12 storage racks, and high-tier speciality racking that the single-scissor-trolley siblings cannot reach.

Fully Electric Battery-Powered Operation

The electric lifting design saves labour across repeat-cycle workflows — particularly valuable at the higher 1900-2000 mm reach positions, where hydraulic foot-pedal effort over multiple cycles would otherwise constrain staff throughput. The electric specification eliminates foot-pedal effort, supporting staff with reduced lifting capability and sustained mortuary throughput operations.

Hands-Free Infrared Remote Key Control

The 5-metre infrared remote key enables hands-free height adjustment from across the mortuary room — the operator can position the trolley alongside walk-in cold-room racking and adjust height to 2000 mm from the cabinet face, or position alongside a post-mortem table and adjust height from the table position. This workflow capability is available only on the electric trolley siblings.

60 Up-and-Down Cycles Per Battery Charge

The published battery specification supports 60 complete lifting operations per full charge — sufficient for a typical NHS Trust mortuary shift handling 30 body transfers across the 450-2000 mm range. The cycle count is sufficient for sustained daily operation, with recharging required only between shifts.

Universal Roundfin Tray Compatibility

The RD-1531E'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-1531E trolley to a Roundfin refrigerator chamber, then to a storage rack tier on the same tray, without re-handling — integrating the premium trolley into mixed-equipment mortuary workflows.

200 kg Carrying Capacity Across Full Lift Range

The dual scissor-lift mechanism and electric motor drive together maintain 200 kg static and dynamic working load capacity across the full 450-2000 mm range — matching the universal body tray load rating used across the Roundfin Morgue Series equipment range.

304 Stainless Steel Construction Throughout

Construction is 304 stainless steel throughout — frame, dual scissor mechanism, body tray, handles, and motor housing — tolerating routine chlorine-based wipe-down, hospital-grade chlorhexidine, isopropanol disinfection, and the sustained moisture exposure typical of mortuary cold-room operation.

Verified Supplier OEM and Distributor AMC Support

Medigear.uk offers verified supplier OEM rebranding, sample approval, and bulk-order coordination for distributor partners purchasing the RD-1531E for integration into broader clinical equipment frameworks. AMC support is available through Medigear.uk's network of engineers for distributor-route placements, with UK-stocked replacement batteries for next-working-day dispatch under warranty.

Dual Scissor-Lift Mechanism (2 Scissors)

The RD-1531E uses a dual scissor-lift mechanism (2 scissors arranged in tandem), powered by an electric motor and operated via an infrared remote key, supporting hands-free height adjustment across the 450-2000 mm lift range with a 200 kg load capacity at every position.

Fully Electric Battery-Powered Operation

The trolley operates via electric battery power rather than hydraulic foot-pedal action — eliminating foot-pedal effort and supporting effort-free single-operator workflow at all positions across the 450-2000 mm range.

Infrared Remote Key Operation Method

The trolley operates via an infrared remote key with a 5-metre range — enabling hands-free height adjustment from across the mortuary room rather than requiring physical presence at the trolley.

60 Up-and-Down Cycles Per Battery Charge

The published battery specification supports 60 complete lifting operations per full charge — sufficient for a typical NHS Trust mortuary shift handling 30 body transfers between refrigerators, racks, and post-mortem rooms.

Adjustable Lift Height: 450 mm to 2000 mm

The trolley adjusts continuously between a lowest position of 450 mm and a highest position of 2000 mm — supporting walk-in cold-room top tiers, tall storage rack top-tier access, and high-tier speciality racking positions.

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, walk-in racks, and the other lifting trolley siblings.

1.0 mm SUS304 Stainless Steel Body Tray

The body tray is constructed in 1.0 mm SUS304 stainless steel, matching the universal Roundfin tray standard across the equipment range.

200 kg Carrying Capacity Across Full Lift Range

The trolley carries 200 kg static and dynamic working load capacity at every height position across the 450-2000 mm range — matching the universal body tray load rating.

304 Stainless Steel Frame Construction

The trolley frame, dual scissor mechanism, tray support, handle hardware, and motor housing are constructed in 304 stainless steel — fully corrosion-resistant under sustained mortuary cold-room operation.

Electric Motor Drive Saves Manpower

The electric motor design eliminates foot-pedal effort and saves workforce in repeat-cycle mortuary workflows — particularly valuable at the higher 1900-2000 mm reach positions, where hydraulic foot-pedal effort over multiple cycles would constrain throughput.

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.

Tray Lock Prevents Tray Falling During Operation

An integrated tray lock secures the body tray to the trolley platform during electric height adjustment, preventing tray slippage at the higher 2000 mm reach positions, where the risk of a falling tray would be most consequential.

Single-Operator Independent Operation

The remote key, two-brake castor configuration, dual scissor-lift mechanism, and electric motor drive together enable one staff member to lift, transport, and transfer bodies without lifting assistance from additional staff and without foot-pedal effort.

Plywood Crate Packaging at 138 kg Gross Weight

The trolley ships fully assembled in a plywood crate measuring 2230 × 710 × 560 mm and weighing 138 kg gross — 4 kg heavier than the RD-1531 hydraulic sibling, reflecting the additional motor and battery assembly.

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.

Customisable Lift Height, Tray Width, and Castor Size

Roundfin offers RD-1531E 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-1531E body lifting trolley supplied through Medigear.uk delivers a premium, top-of-the-range lifting trolley in the Roundfin Morgue Series — combining a dual scissor-lift mechanism reaching 2000 mm with fully electric, battery-powered operation via an infrared remote key. The 200 kg load capacity, 60 up-and-down cycles per battery charge, 5-metre remote range, 304 stainless steel construction, four-caster two-brake mobility configuration, universal Roundfin 1940 × 580 mm tray compatibility, and CE/ISO certification support NHS Estates procurement, distributor framework integration, and direct funeral-services capital purchase requirements. Medigear.uk handles customisable height and tray width options, replacement battery supply, and OEM rebranding for distributor partners with AMC support. Contact Medigear.uk for specifications, procurement assistance, or expert consultation.