Electric Transfer Cart for Automotive Production Line Logistics


An Electric Transfer Cart for Automotive Production Lines is engineered to support the fast-paced, high-precision logistics required in modern vehicle manufacturing. From body shop operations to final assembly, electric transfer carts provide reliable, repeatable material movement between workstations, conveyors, and assembly cells.
Designed to handle molds, body frames, powertrain components, and palletized parts, these carts help automotive manufacturers reduce forklift traffic, improve safety, and maintain synchronized production flow. They can operate in manual, semi-automated, or fully automated modes and integrate seamlessly with existing production systems.
With customizable dimensions, positioning accuracy, and control logic, electric transfer carts are well-suited for both traditional automotive plants and EV production facilities.
Electric transfer carts are widely used across automotive manufacturing processes:
Body Shop (BIW) – body frame and welding fixture transfer
Final Assembly Lines – engine, chassis, and module transport
Mold & Die Handling Areas – heavy tooling movement
Paint Shop Logistics – controlled transport through processes
Battery & EV Assembly – safe handling of high-value components
In-Plant Warehousing – pallet transfer and line feeding
Their predictable movement paths support high throughput and consistent quality.
| Parameter | Specification Range |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 2 tons – 100+ tons |
| Power Supply | Battery / Busbar / Cable |
| Travel Path | Rail-Guided or Trackless |
| Travel Speed | 0–30 m/min (adjustable) |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±3–5 mm |
| Control Mode | Manual, Semi-Automated, Fully Automated |
| Drive System | AC Servo or AC Motor + Gear Reducer |
| Safety System | Laser Scanner, Safety PLC, E-Stop |
| Integration | Conveyor, Robot, MES/WMS |
| Operating Environment | Body Shop / Assembly / Paint Shop |
To meet automotive production requirements, the following options are available:
High-precision automatic positioning system
Multi-cart scheduling and traffic control
PLC-based line synchronization
Anti-collision laser scanners
Automatic docking with conveyors
Load fixtures for automotive components
HMI for operation and diagnostics
Redundant safety and emergency systems
Each electric transfer cart can be customized to fit specific automotive production workflows.
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