Rail Transfer Car (RTC) for Heavy Load Material Handling
Safe, efficient, and customizable rail-guided transfer solutions for transporting heavy industrial loads up to 400 tons.
ABOUT RAIL TRANSFER CARS (RTC)
Rail transfer carts offer advanced technological solutions developed for the efficient, safe, and precise transportation of heavy and complex loads in industrial facilities. With carrying capacities ranging from 1 ton to 400 tons, these carts are specifically designed to perform horizontal and vertical movements between production lines in the fastest and most reliable way. They are particularly effective in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted transfer of materials in a straight line between production lines. Managed by remote control or autonomous control systems, these rail carts stand out with their various motor options and customizable features to meet customer needs.
Transfer carts are long-lasting thanks to their robust heavy-duty construction and are manufactured to the highest safety standards. Particularly sensitive to occupational health and safety, these vehicles are equipped with laser sensors to detect obstacles in their path and automatically stop to prevent potential accidents. This feature offers a significant advantage in ensuring the safety of operators and personnel working in the surrounding area. With their ergonomic designs and economical solutions, these systems increase efficiency in industrial facilities and can also be optimized to save energy.
Rail-mounted transport carts have a wide range of applications. They are used to transport various industrial loads, from sheet metal coils to wind turbines, transformers to molds, and large-scale parts. These transport systems can be custom-designed to meet customer needs and enable the safe, fast, and efficient transportation of heavy loads. Developed specifically to increase operational efficiency in production and logistics processes, rail-mounted freight transport systems are an indispensable part of heavy industry and manufacturing facilities.
ASE Systems specializes in providing not only rail transfer carts but also a variety of cargo & heavy load handling systems. The solutions we offer go beyond simply meeting fast and reliable transportation needs; their customizable structures make operational processes more efficient. Developed with safety, durability, and technological innovations in mind, these systems aim to minimize labor losses and increase production speed in industrial facilities.
Rail Transfer Car (RTC) Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Rail Transfer Cart (RTC)
General Features:
- Capacity: From 5 tons to 400 tons
- speed: Up to 30 m/min
- Wheels: Steel . Cast iron wheels
- Controls: Remote Controlled / Autonomous
- Power supply: Spring drum, Bus-Bar, Cable Carrier, Battery, Diesel
- Engines:AC/DC electric motor, Hydraulic/Pneumatic actuator
- Loading Platform: Custom sizes available
- Security: Laser and ultrasonic sensor, tampon
- Dimensions: Custom sizes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rail Transfer Trolleys (RTCs) are industrial transport solutions designed for the rapid, safe, and precise movement of heavy and geometrically complex loads along a fixed track in production facilities . Thanks to the rail system, loads move back and forth along a defined route, ensuring seamless logistical flow between production lines . They can be managed with remote or autonomous control options and customized with different motor/power system configurations.
Rail Transfer Carts can be manufactured with load capacities ranging from 5 tons to 400 tons. These vehicles, capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 m/minute, offer steel or cast iron wheels, remote control/autonomous control options, and customizable loading platforms. They are also equipped with safety features such as laser and ultrasonic sensors, ensuring compliance with occupational safety standards.
Rail transfer carts are widely used in heavy industrial sectors requiring continuous load transport on a fixed route within production lines and logistical processes . Primary application areas include transformer and power equipment manufacturing, steel service centers, automotive and mold manufacturing plants, machine manufacturing, foundries, and high-volume warehousing/logistics operations. These systems increase operational efficiency by reducing the need for forklifts and cranes.