Core Challenges & Solution Value
Heavy-duty industrial workshops often rely on traditional forklifts for heavy material handling, facing common challenges such as labor shortages, frequent safety accidents, unstable production efficiency, wasted factory space, lack of logistics data management, and inaccurate workstation positioning.Our heavy-duty Automated Guided Vehicles transfer carts are designed to effectively solve these six key challenges.
High Labor Costs & Difficult Workforce Retention
High On-site Safety Risks
Insufficient Production Efficiency & Flexibility
Low Workshop Space Utilization
Lack of Logistics Data Visibility
Poor Workstation Docking Accuracy
AGV & AMR Selection Guide
AGV mainly relies on magnetic strips, QR codes, laser reflectors, and other guidance methods to perform transportation tasks along predefined routes. It offers stable operation paths, high positioning accuracy, and strong load capacity, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications with fixed processes and frequent repetitive material transfer.
AMR mainly uses SLAM-based autonomous navigation, enabling real-time obstacle avoidance and dynamic path adjustment. It provides higher flexibility but has limited heavy-load handling capacity, making it more suitable for light and medium-load applications with frequently changing production layouts.
Core Advantages of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts
01
High Autonomy
Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts use laser and infrared sensing technologies for autonomous obstacle avoidance and navigation. They transport heavy loads between production areas without manual intervention, improving handling efficiency.
02
Long Operating Time
Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts can operate continuously for 24 hours, meeting the requirements of modern manufacturing industries with long operating hours, high material handling capacity, and complex loading and unloading processes.
03
Reduced Labor Costs
Using AGV transfer carts for material transportation can significantly reduce manual operations and lower labor costs.
04
Improved Space Utilization
Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts can flexibly transport and position materials, maximizing warehouse space utilization and reducing unnecessary space waste.
05
Safer Workshop Operations
Equipped with multi-sensor fusion detection, heavy-duty AGV transfer carts combine intelligent avoidance and anti-collision protection, preventing collisions caused by fatigue and misoperation.
06
Stable Operation
The AGV transfer process is standardized to eliminate inconsistencies and randomness in manual handling, effectively ensuring stable production line operation and improving finished product quality.
Navigation Methods of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts
RMK heavy-duty AGV transfer carts support multiple navigation solutions, which can be flexibly configured according to workshop conditions, positioning accuracy, and production line requirements, adapting to fixed production lines, flexible manufacturing, and high-precision docking applications.
| Navigation Method | Positioning Accuracy | On-site Modification | Implementation Cost | Maintenance Difficulty | Anti-interference Capability | Applicable Conditions |
| Magnetic Strip Navigation | ±10 mm | Magnetic strips are installed on the floor with simple installation | Low | Low; magnetic strips may be damaged by forklift traffic | Medium; metal objects and strong magnetic fields may cause interference | Heavy-duty workshops with fixed processes and limited budgets; suitable for steel coil and mold transfer where routes are not frequently changed |
| Color Tape Navigation | ±10–20 mm | Color tape markers are applied on the floor | Low | Medium; oil stains and floor wear may damage the tape | Poor; dust, oil contamination, and floor wear can affect recognition | Clean indoor workshops with fixed routes; not suitable for areas with frequent forklift traffic |
| Fluorescent Tape Navigation | ±10–20 mm | Fluorescent tape is applied on the floor | Low–Medium | Medium; relies on dedicated light sources; dust coverage may cause navigation failure | Medium; performs well in dark environments but may be affected by strong lighting | Workshops with insufficient lighting or poor illumination; areas with repeated heavy forklift traffic should be avoided |
| QR Code Navigation | ±5–10 mm | QR code labels are installed on the floor and require periodic replacement | Medium | Medium; labels may be damaged by oil contamination or heavy loads | Medium; dust and dirt covering QR codes may cause recognition failure | Suitable for multi-station operations and complex production layouts; heavy-duty applications should avoid areas with frequent forklift traffic |
| Inertial Navigation | ±10–30 mm | No ground markers required; navigation relies on inertial sensors and gyroscopes | Medium–High | Low; no floor markings required, but regular calibration is needed to correct drift errors | Good; unaffected by floor dust and oil contamination | Suitable for long-distance factory routes; usually combined with other navigation methods as hybrid navigation; not recommended for high-precision docking applications alone |
| Laser Navigation (Laser Reflectors) | ±3–5 mm | Laser reflectors are installed on walls or columns; no ground construction required | High | Low; no ground markers, reducing maintenance workload | Excellent; resistant to dust and oil contamination, unaffected by forklift traffic | Preferred solution for heavy-duty high-precision applications; suitable for precise docking with production lines and tooling fixtures. Routes can be modified through software, widely used in heavy industry, new energy, and equipment manufacturing |
Multi-level Safety Protection System of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts
Heavy-duty Automated Guided Vehicles have high load capacity and large braking inertia. Therefore, they are equipped with multi-level hardware and software redundant protection systems to reduce safety risks during transportation and ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and workpieces.
Laser Safety Scanning
Covers the front and side detection areas of the vehicle, providing graded warnings, dynamically adjusting speed according to obstacle distance, and stopping automatically when necessary.
Mechanical Anti-collision Buffer
Provides physical protection as a backup to laser obstacle avoidance. Once the buffer strip is pressed or impacted, the vehicle immediately triggers an emergency stop.
Audible & Visual Alarm System
Provides synchronized sound and light alerts during vehicle movement, turning, and obstacle detection to remind nearby personnel to keep a safe distance.
Multiple Emergency Stop Buttons
Multiple emergency stop buttons are installed on the vehicle body, and the dispatch system can issue remote emergency stop commands.
Vehicle Electrical Protection
Equipped with overload, overvoltage, undervoltage, and battery protection to prevent damage from overloading or electrical faults.
Anti-collision Dispatch Logic
Multiple AGV transfer carts can operate collaboratively with automatic path conflict avoidance, preventing vehicle collision accidents.
Multi-level Safety Protection System of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts
Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts have high load capacity and large braking inertia. Therefore, they are equipped with multi-level hardware and software redundant protection systems to reduce safety risks during transportation and ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and workpieces.
Laser Safety Scanning
Functions remain: front‑side coverage, graded warnings, speed adjustment based on obstacle distance, automatic emergency stop.
Mechanical Anti-collision Buffer
Provides physical protection as a backup to laser obstacle avoidance. Once the buffer strip is pressed or impacted, the vehicle immediately triggers an emergency stop.
Audible & Visual Alarm System
Provides synchronized sound and light alerts during vehicle movement, turning, and obstacle detection to remind nearby personnel to keep a safe distance.
Multiple Emergency Stop Buttons
Multiple emergency stop buttons are installed on the main vehicle body, and the dispatch system can issue valid remote emergency stop commands.
Vehicle Electrical Protection
Equipped with overload, overvoltage, undervoltage, and battery protection to prevent damage from overloading or electrical faults.
Anti-collision Dispatch Logic
Multiple AGV transfer carts can operate collaboratively with automatic path conflict avoidance, preventing vehicle collision accidents.
Application Areas of AGV Transfer Carts
Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts are mainly designed for unmanned transportation of large-tonnage workpieces and heavy materials. They are widely used in various workshops of heavy industries, enabling automated material flow between workstations, production lines, and storage areas.

Heavy Machinery Manufacturing
Engineering machinery components, large gearboxes, pressure vessels, and heavy castings transfer between workstations, enabling unmanned handling of heavy-duty tooling bases.

New Energy Industry
Transportation of wind turbine hubs, nacelle bases, energy storage cabinets, and photovoltaic components, connecting assembly lines and warehouses for digital factory upgrades.

Shipbuilding Industry
Transfer of ship sections, large hull components, and workshop fixtures, solving major real‑world operational challenges caused by heavy workpiece loads and difficult positioning.

Automotive & Parts
Transportation of vehicle chassis, welding assemblies, large stamping dies, and engine blocks, supporting automatic die change in workshops and high‑precision production line docking.

Aerospace & Rail Transit
Transfer of large composite components, rail vehicle parts, and heavy-duty tooling molds; integrated with MES/WMS systems to meet high-precision positioning and material traceability requirements.

Steel & Metallurgy Industry
Transportation of steel coils, steel plates, steel ingots, and castings within factories, adapting to high-temperature environments, replacing manual forklifts, and reducing high-risk operation hazards.
Automated Guided Vehicles Technical Specifications
| AGV Transfer Cart Technical Specification Table | ||||||
| Model | AGV-2 | AGV-5 | AGV-10 | AGV-15 | AGV‑20 | AGV‑30 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 2400 | 3000 | 3800 | 5000 | 6000 | 8000 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 2000 | 2200 | 2200 | 2600 | 3000 | 3200 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 550 | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 |
| Load Platform | Same external dimensions (length × width) | |||||
| Suspension / Self-lifting Stroke (Optional) (mm) | 100 | 150 | 200 | |||
| Suspension / Self-lifting Type (Optional) | Hydraulic | |||||
| Independent Lifting Platform (Optional) | Scissor lift platform, direct-acting lift platform | |||||
| Charging Method | Automatic charging + manual charging | |||||
| Battery Type | Lead-acid batteries/Lithium batteries | Automotive-grade lithium batteries | ||||
| Typical Operating Time | 12h (customizable according to user requirements) | |||||
| Full Discharge Charging Time | 10h (fast charging customizable) | |||||
| Charger Power Supply | AC110V/AC220V/AC380V/AC480V | |||||
| Number of Drive Units | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Motor Type | DC motor | |||||
| Maximum Ground Pressure | 6Mpa | |||||
| Empty Load Travel Speed | 0-0.5m/s | |||||
| Full Load Travel Speed | 0-0.3m/s | |||||
| Full Load Ramp Travel Speed | 0-0.2m/s | |||||
| Travel Positioning Accuracy | ±3mm | |||||
| Applicable Floor Type | Hard-packed earth, asphalt, self-leveling flooring, concrete, and steel plate flooring. | |||||
| Rated Gradeability | 3° | |||||
| Protection Class | IP54 | |||||
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -10 to +45℃; Humidity: 0–100%, non-condensing | |||||
| Storage Environment | Temperature: -15 to +50℃; Humidity: 0–100%, non-condensing | |||||
| Operation Mode | Operation Mode: Remote control / Autonomous navigation / Host computer communication control | |||||
| Navigation Method | Navigation Methods: Magnetic strip navigation / Color tape navigation / Fluorescent tape navigation / QR code navigation / Inertial navigation / Laser navigation | |||||
| Anti-collision Method | Anti-collision Methods: Rubber bumper protection / Safety edge sensor protection / LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance protection | |||||














