Customized Rail Transfer Trolley for Cable Coil Handling
Production Challenge
In the workshop of a cable manufacturing enterprise, there is a need to transport large cable reels. Traditional methods relying on forklifts present issues such as instability under heavy loads, limitations in travel distance and space, and an inability to perform autonomous loading and unloading or achieve precise docking with workstations.
Solution
Based on the customer's actual operational needs and the specific layout of the production floor, we designed and manufactured this 5 tons low voltage railway powered transfer trolley. The core of this solution is the low voltage power rail installed on the ground, which provides continuous electricity to the vehicle, completely eliminating battery life concerns.
The trolley is equipped with an embedded rotary turntable at track intersections, enabling 360 degrees flexible steering. The body utilizes a robust cast steel frame and is fitted with customized V-shaped cradles and a scissor lift mechanism, perfectly adapting to the clamping and lifting requirements of different-sized reels. Operated via wireless remote control, a single operator can manage the entire process.
Advantages
Precision with Heavy Loads: A 5 tons rated capacity matches reel weights, while the V-cradle combined with the scissor lift achieves a docking accuracy of ±2mm.
High Efficiency & Flexibility: The embedded turntable reduces the turning radius to 2 meters, and wireless remote control improves operational efficiency by 60%.
Application
In practice, an operator uses the remote control to direct the transfer trolley along the rail to the reel staging area. The customized V-shaped platform and scissor lift work in unison to effortlessly complete autonomous clamping and lifting of the reels.
The trolley then travels along the planned path, navigates turns flexibly using the turntables, and precisely delivers the multi-ton reels to designated machines or storage locations. The entire process is smooth, stable, and accurate.
This system successfully addresses the four core challenges in the workshop: autonomous loading and unloading, heavy load transport, limited operating space, and precise docking. It liberates workers from high intensity, high risk manual labor, automates material flow, and results in a more compact and organized workshop layout.
