Moving heavy materials between different workshops can create logistical difficulties for manufacturing companies.
Forklifts may have limited capacity for oversized loads, while overhead cranes normally operate only within their installed working area.
Electric transfer carts provide an alternative for horizontal transportation.
Trackless models can move through factory aisles and between production buildings, while rail-mounted models can provide highly repeatable transportation along fixed routes.
Typical transported materials include:
- Machinery components
- Steel structures
- Production molds
- Large fabricated parts
- Equipment assemblies
- Raw materials
For inter-workshop operation, transportation distance and ground conditions are important design considerations.
When the cart needs to operate outdoors, wheel configuration, battery capacity and weather protection should also be evaluated.