Busbar Powered Electric Transfer Cart for High-Duty Industrial Transport


A Busbar Powered Electric Transfer Cart is engineered for industrial applications that demand high-duty cycles, stable power delivery, and minimal maintenance. By drawing electricity from an overhead or ground-mounted busbar system, this type of electric transfer cart provides continuous power without the limitations of batteries or trailing cables.
Busbar powered electric transfer carts are ideal for fixed routes with frequent starts and stops, where consistent speed control and long-term reliability are essential. Their clean power transmission and reduced mechanical wear make them especially suitable for automated and semi-automated material handling systems.
This solution is widely adopted in large-scale manufacturing facilities seeking a long-life, low-operating-cost transport system.
Busbar powered electric transfer carts are commonly used in high-frequency industrial environments:
Automotive Production Lines – body shop and final assembly transport
Steel Processing Facilities – coil and slab transfer systems
Automated Warehouses – line feeding and material distribution
Machinery & Equipment Plants – repetitive in-plant logistics
Paint Shops & Surface Treatment Lines – clean and stable operation
Smart Factory Systems – integrated material handling networks
Their compatibility with automation systems makes them ideal for system-level logistics planning.
| Parameter | Specification Range |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 3 tons – 200+ tons |
| Power Supply | Busbar (Overhead or Ground-Mounted) |
| Power Voltage | 380V / 480V / Customized |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous Operation |
| Travel Speed | 0–30 m/min (variable) |
| Drive System | AC Motor + Industrial Gear Reducer |
| Control Mode | Manual, Remote, PLC Automation |
| Current Collection | Carbon Brush or Collector Shoe |
| Braking System | Electromagnetic + Mechanical Brake |
| Safety Features | Emergency Stop, Power Cut Protection |
To enhance automation and system stability, the following options are available:
Multi-cart synchronized control system
PLC and MES/WMS interface
Automatic positioning and docking
Anti-collision laser sensors
Busbar insulation and safety covers
HMI touch panel
Warning lights and audible alarms
Custom rail and power layout design
Busbar powered electric transfer carts can be supplied as individual units or complete transport systems, depending on project requirements.
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