Transfer Car Platform 1.4×1.2m Automated Rail Based For Workshops Shuttle Car

Transfer Car (Shuttle Car)

The transfer car is an automated rail-based transfer platform for workshops. By moving precisely back and forth along fixed rails installed on the floor, it efficiently and safely carries and transfers sand boxes, ladles, molds, or castings, enabling seamless material flow between different process stages, parallel production lines, or even across workshop areas. The transfer car overcomes the limitations of fixed conveying lines that cannot change tracks or directions, greatly improving workshop layout flexibility and logistics efficiency.

Whether used in advanced molding lines such as V-process casting and lost foam casting, or in traditional sand casting operations, the transfer car serves as a critical link connecting molding, pouring, cooling, and shakeout processes. It is an indispensable core logistics solution for building intelligent and continuous foundry factories.

I. Product Features and Performance

· Cross-line transfer: Efficiently connects two or more parallel fixed conveying lines (such as roller conveyors or rail lines), enabling lateral material transfer and breaking barriers between production lines for greater operational flexibility.

· Heavy-load structure: The car body adopts a box-girder steel structure with integral welding, ensuring no deformation under high loads.

· Precise travel and positioning: Equipped with heavy-duty wheels and dedicated rail guidance, providing smooth operation and high positioning accuracy.

· Multiple drive and power supply options: Depending on workshop conditions, power supply can be provided via cable reel, steel drag chain, or battery system.

· Functional expansion: Lifting mechanisms, rotary platforms, fixtures, or hydraulic push–pull devices can be added to the flat deck to realize combined processes of “transfer + function.”

· Low maintenance cost: Key components are sourced from well-known industry brands, ensuring durability and reliability. With a simple structure and low failure rate, maintenance is convenient and cost-effective.

II. Technical Parameters and Model Specifications

We provide a full range of transfer cars, supporting both standard model selection and comprehensive customized (non-standard) solutions. For the same platform size, different load capacities, travel speeds, and power supply methods can be configured.

III. Selection Guide and Service Support

When selecting a suitable transfer car, the following key factors should be clarified:

1. Transfer object and load: Define the maximum weight per transfer, as well as the dimensions and shape of the handled items.

2. Operating environment and distance: Confirm installation location (indoor/outdoor), rail length, presence of slopes, and ambient temperature conditions.

3. Cycle time and interfacing requirements: Evaluate production takt time requirements for transfer speed, as well as positioning accuracy and interface methods needed for integration with upstream and downstream equipment (such as automatic push–pull or lifting interfaces).

4. Workshop infrastructure: Assess existing floor conditions, preferred power supply methods, and whether ground rail installation is permitted.

We provide comprehensive services including site inspection, solution design, customized manufacturing, installation and commissioning, and lifetime maintenance support.