Electric Transfer Cart for Heavy-Duty Industrial Material Handling

Electric Transfer Cart for Heavy-Duty Industrial Material Handling

In modern manufacturing and intralogistics environments, moving heavy materials safely and efficiently inside a facility is a critical challenge. An Electric Transfer Cart is specifically designed to handle large loads, repetitive transport tasks, and complex in-plant logistics with minimal labor involvement.

Powered by an electric drive system and operating on rails or flat shop floors, electric transfer carts provide a reliable solution for transferring steel coils, molds, pallets, machinery components, and other heavy materials between workstations, production lines, warehouses, and loading areas.

Compared with forklifts or manual carts, electric transfer carts offer higher load capacity, better stability, predictable travel paths, and improved safety, making them ideal for continuous industrial operation.

Wide Industry Applications

Electric Transfer Carts are widely used across multiple industries where heavy-duty, controlled material movement is required:

  • Steel & Metallurgy – transporting billets, coils, ladles, and heavy frames

  • Automotive Manufacturing – moving molds, engines, and large assemblies

  • Machinery & Equipment Plants – handling oversized components between processes

  • Energy & Power Equipment – transferring generators, transformers, and wind components

  • Warehouse & Logistics Centers – palletized goods and unit load transport

  • Shipbuilding & Heavy Fabrication – long-distance material transfer inside workshops

With customizable dimensions, power supply options, and control modes, electric transfer carts can be precisely adapted to both new facilities and existing production layouts.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification Range
Load Capacity1 ton – 100+ tons
Power SupplyBattery Powered / Cable Powered / Busbar Powered
Travel Speed0–20 m/min (adjustable)
Control ModeManual, Remote Control, Semi-Automated, Fully Automated
Drive TypeMotor + Gear Reducer
Wheel TypeSteel Wheels / Polyurethane Wheels
Track TypeRail-Guided or Trackless Design
Braking SystemElectromagnetic Brake
Operating VoltageCustomized according to site requirements
Safety ProtectionEmergency Stop, Limit Switch, Anti-Collision Sensor

Optional Configurations & Accessories

To meet different operational requirements, the following options are available:

  • Hydraulic lifting platform

  • V-shaped or U-shaped load supports

  • Automatic positioning system

  • PLC control system

  • Wireless remote control

  • Explosion-proof motors (for hazardous environments)

  • Warning lights and audible alarms

  • Custom rail layout (straight, loop, or switch track)

All electric transfer carts can be custom-designed based on load size, working conditions, and automation level.

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