Trackless transfer cart — 17-ton trackless cart – United States
The Trackless transfer cart is a heavy-duty industrial handling vehicle that can travel freely without the need for laid tracks.Its key advantages include flexible steering, safety and stability. It is widely used in various industries such as mold manufacturing, metallurgy, equipment production, automotive parts and more.
It efficiently solves the problems of heavy-load and long-distance material transportation in workshops, making it an ideal piece of equipment for modern intelligent material handling.
| Load Capacity |
17 Tons(34000 lbs). |
| Power type |
Battery powered. |
| Application |
Machine tool beds, large molds, stamping and forging castings, engineering machinery parts, etc. |
| Add-on |
High-edge protection platform, hoisting and positioning tooling. |
Trackless transfer cart — 17-ton trackless cart – United States
The Trackless transfer cart is a heavy-duty industrial handling vehicle that can travel freely without the need for laid tracks.
Its key advantages include flexible steering, safety and stability. It is widely used in various industries such as mold manufacturing, metallurgy, equipment production, automotive parts and more.
It efficiently solves the problems of heavy-load and long-distance material transportation in workshops, making it an ideal piece of equipment for modern intelligent material handling.
| Load Capacity |
17 Tons(34000 lbs). |
| Power type |
Battery powered. |
| Application |
Machine tool beds, large molds, stamping and forging castings, engineering machinery parts, etc. |
| Add-on |
High-edge protection platform, hoisting and positioning tooling. |
Features of Trackless Transfer Cart
This trackless transfer cart requires no rail laying, featuring high travel flexibility, heavy load capacity, easy operation, superior safety and strong expandability. It is widely applicable to various factory handling scenarios with excellent practicality and cost-effectiveness.
01
Flexible Passing
Trackless design enables free travel and random parking on floors, greatly saving track laying and maintenance costs.
Multi-directional steering with three steering modes available. It achieves small-radius turning and 360° in-situ rotation, perfectly suitable for narrow workshops and complex routes.
02
Stable and Reliable
Wide load capacity range, customizable from 1 to 500 tons to meet various diverse heavy-duty application demands.
Equipped with high-strength frame and durable battery power drive, it runs steadily without shaking or deviation under heavy loads, ensuring safe material transportation.
03
Precise & Efficient
Multiple control modes are available including wireless remote control, wired manual control and semi-automatic operation to fit various usage needs.
It realizes fixed-point parking and accurate positioning, enabling seamless connection with production lines, machine tools and other equipment.
04
Custom Made
Customizable Functions: Supports adding various modules like lifting, weighing, rotating, clamping to meet personalized operation requirements.
Smart Integration: Seamlessly connects with automated equipment to integrate smart production lines and improve overall operational efficiency.
05
Safe & Durable
Safety Assurance: Equipped with multiple protection configurations including anti-collision device, emergency stop, audible and visual alarm and limit protection.
Energy-saving & Long Service Life: Easy maintenance, low failure rate and long service span, effectively cutting down operational costs.
Differences Between Rail-guided and Trackless Transfer Carts
Rail and trackless transfer carts differ in applicable scenarios and operating performance. Select models based on routes, load capacity, site conditions and budget.
| Contrast Dimensions | Rail transfer cart | Trackless transfer cart |
| Track & On-site Layout | Fixed rails need pre-installation. Workshop layout is constrained by rail routes with fixed travel paths, leaving no flexible adjustment of working areas. | No rail installation required, no fixed travel space occupied. Adaptable to any workshop layout and supports subsequent factory layout renovation and adjustment. |
| Floor & Foundation Requirements | High requirements for floor flatness and hardness. Floor hardening and rail embedding construction are mandatory with strict foundation modification standards. | Excellent floor adaptability. Usable on regular cement floors and slightly uneven surfaces with no special foundation construction requirements. |
| Steering Mode | No independent steering capability. Only travels straight or follows fixed curved rails with a single steering mode. | Supports four-wheel steering, in-situ 360-degree rotation and side translation. Flexible steering adapts easily to narrow workshops and corner operations. |
| Travel Mode | Runs along preset fixed tracks throughout the operation, with unchangeable travel routes. | Free travel without path restrictions. Routes can be remotely controlled and adjusted as needed. |
| Operation Flexibility | Poor flexibility. Only applicable to single fixed transport routes, unable to meet multi-point, crossed and irregular transportation demands. | High operational flexibility. It enables multi-point material handling and cross-area transportation, fitting complex and variable workshop working conditions. |
| Load Capacity | Excellent load bearing performance with stable offset-free operation. Suitable for long-term frequent transportation of super heavy-duty materials. | Sufficient standard load capacity. Heavy-duty models are customizable to meet most medium and heavy handling demands, yet less suitable for ultra-heavy loads than rail vehicles. |
| Power Mode | Primarily battery-powered. Slip line and low-voltage rail power supply are optional. Stable endurance suits long continuous operation. | Fully battery-powered design. No wiring or external power required. Ready for use after charging, free mobile operation, ideal for unwired workshops. |
| Construction & Operating Costs | High overall cost, covering rail materials, ground construction and installation labor. Long construction period and extremely high later renovation expenses. | No construction or rail costs. Ready for immediate use upon delivery without ground renovation, featuring lower subsequent modification expenses and superior cost performance. |
| Applicable Scenarios | Suitable for standardized workshops with fixed routes, frequent round-trip transport and heavy material handling under simple working conditions | Ideal for factories with irregular layouts, variable transport routes, multi-point handling and flexible working requirements on limited budgets |
Technical Parameters
| Technical parameters for electric transfer carts | ||||||||
| 1 | Rated load（t） | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| 2 | Impacted rated load（t） | 7.5 | 15 | 22.5 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 75 |
| 3 | Structure of frame | Steel plates welded,beam structure | ||||||
| 4 | Max. wheel load（t） | 2.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 7.7 | 10 | 12 |
| 5 | Ground requirement | Cement floor | Steel plate ground | |||||
| 6 | Table size（mm） | 3000×2000 | 3600×2000 | 4000×2200 | 4500×2200 | 5000×2200 | 5500×2300 | 6000×2300 |
| 7 | Height of the whole cart（mm） | 450 | 530 | 600 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 700 |
| 8 | Ground clearance（mm） | 50 | ||||||
| 9 | Wheels base（mm） | 1500 | 1700 | 1800 | ||||
| 10 | Axles distance（mm） | 2500 | 3100 | 3400 | 3900 | 4300 | 4800 | 5200 |
| 11 | Turning radius（mm） | 2501 | 3101 | 3401 | 3901 | 4301 | 4801 | 5201 |
| 12 | Turning type | Differential drive, hydraulic drive and steering wheel drive, enabling continuous turning while moving. | ||||||
| 13 | Control method for turning | Control button | ||||||
| 14 | Turning structure | Mechanical | ||||||
| 15 | Motor power（Kw） | 3.5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| 16 | Wheel diameter（mm） | Ф300（4个） | Ф350（4个） | Ф400（4个） | Ф400（6个） | Ф500（6个） | ||
| 17 | Wheel material | ZG55+hydropur ture | ||||||
| 18 | Running speed（m/min） | 0-15 | 0-12 | |||||
| 19 | Brake principle | Electric magnetic brake | ||||||
| 20 | Operation method | With wire or no wire | ||||||
| 21 | Battery maintainance | Free of maintainance | ||||||
| 22 | Charger’s installation | Installed on cart | Split-type | |||||
| 23 | Charger function | Automatic charging | ||||||
| 24 | Radar control | 3-0.3m,automatic stop for obstacles | ||||||
| 25 | Warning equipment | Sound and light | ||||||
| 26 | Other functions | Turning light,night light and power display | ||||||
Steering Modes
There are three steering modes for trackless transfer carts: differential steering, hydraulic steering and Omni-Directional Movement.
Differential Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Omni-Directional Movement
Application Fields
Trackless transfer carts are specially designed for sites where tracks cannot be laid, featuring compact space and dense equipment as well as the demand for flexible steering. They perfectly solve the pain points of rail-guided carts such as inaccessible areas, poor turning performance and fixed running routes.
Industrial Manufacturing
Workshop Material Handling
Moves freely across factory workshops between lines, stations and devices for multi-area material delivery. Track-free design effectively boosts workshop logistics efficiency.
Heavy Workpiece Transport
Perfect for heavy bulky workpieces like molds, castings and sheet metals. Features stable load capacity and precise positioning to feed production gear and keep smooth workflow.
Warehousing & Logistics Industry
Internal Warehouse Cargo Allocation
Suitable for large warehouses and automated warehouse peripherals. It flexibly transports large and heavy goods among shelf areas, loading/unloading zones and storage areas with freely planned travel routes.
Oversized & Irregular Cargo Transportation
It is especially applicable to bulky and irregular goods that are hard to handle by forklifts or conveyors, supporting sorting and assembly work to boost overall logistics efficiency.
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Factory Raw Material Handling
Well suited for heavy industry and metallurgy workshops, it efficiently moves steel, profiles and coils smoothly across yards and workshops with highly flexible traveling routes.
Large Component Conveyance
Ideal for oversized bulky structures and heavy industrial machine parts. Stable and high-load capacity, it aligns precisely at different work stations to keep daily production running smoothly all the time.
Application Fields
Trackless transfer carts are specially designed for sites where tracks cannot be laid, featuring compact space and dense equipment as well as the demand for flexible steering. They perfectly solve the pain points of rail-guided carts such as inaccessible areas, poor turning performance and fixed running routes.
Industrial Manufacturing
Workshop Material Handling
Moves freely across factory workshops between lines, stations and devices for multi-area material delivery. Track-free design effectively boosts workshop logistics efficiency.
Heavy Workpiece Transport
Perfect for heavy bulky workpieces like molds, castings and sheet metals. Features stable load capacity and precise positioning to feed production gear and keep smooth workflow.
Warehousing & Logistics
Internal Cargo Allocation
Suitable for large & automated warehouse peripherals. It flexibly transports heavy goods across shelves, docks and storage zones with free route planning.
Large & Irregular Cargo Transportation
It is especially applicable to bulky and irregular goods that are hard to handle by forklifts or conveyors, supporting sorting and assembly work to boost overall logistics efficiency.
Heavy & Metallurgy
Factory Raw Material Handling
Well suited for heavy industry and metallurgy workshops, it efficiently moves steel, profiles and coils smoothly across yards and workshops with highly flexible traveling routes.
Large Component Conveyance
Ideal for oversized bulky structures and heavy industrial parts. Stable high-load capacity, it aligns precisely at stations to keep production running smoothly.
Why Are Trackless Transfer Carts Becoming Increasingly Popular?
As a rising star in industrial handling, trackless electric flat cars address the drawbacks of conventional transport equipment. Featuring flexible rail-free operation and superior performance in cost, efficiency and safety, they fully satisfy various needs of modern industrial manufacturing.
Buyer Reviews
All users highly praise this trackless transfer cart for its flexible operation, strong load capacity, stable performance and practical customized functions, which perfectly meet diverse industrial handling demands.
Our workshop features narrow aisles and densely arranged production equipment. This trackless transfer cart performs perfectly with free 360-degree in-situ rotation. It runs smoothly directly on solid cement floors and transports 15-ton heavy loads stably. Wireless remote control brings easy operation, which thoroughly solves both passage and heavy-load transportation troubles.
As a purchaser in heavy machinery manufacturing, I struggled with transporting workpieces over 50 tons. This cart supports 1-500 ton customized load capacity. It runs steadily without shaking or shifting under heavy loads, docks precisely with machine tools. Semi-automatic control cuts labor costs, and complete safety configurations meet our heavy-duty transportation requirements.
Our production line needs to connect with automated storage racks. This trackless electric cart realizes accurate fixed-point docking, with customized weighing modules installed as required. It supports easy switch between wired and wireless remote control. With simple daily maintenance and low failure rate, it perfectly completes the last vital link of automated material handling.
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