Transporting steel coils inside a steel mill is never a simple task. A single coil can weigh dozens or even hundreds of tons, and any rolling, slipping, or sudden movement may lead to surface damage, production delays, or serious safety risks.
That’s why steel mills require coil-specific transfer carts, not standard industrial carts or forklifts.
Why Steel Mills Need Specialized Coil Transfer Carts ？
- Prone to rolling during transport → Scratches, collisions
- Ordinary forklifts/general carts → Low efficiency, safety risks Solution: Steel Coil Mill-Specific Transfer Carts- a coil handling system
1.V-Shaped Anti-Slip Platform – Designed for Coil Stability
The V-shaped cradle supports the coil at two balanced contact points, preventing rolling during movement.
The adjustable angle allows the same cart to handle different coil diameters without replacement or modification.
- For heavier coils or higher safety requirements, we can customize the countertop specifically
Double sided clamping ensures that the coil remains firmly fixed when suddenly stopped or rotated. Even in busy workshops with frequent starts and stops, the risk of coil displacement is greatly reduced.
- This transport vehicle is constructed with Q355 high-strength steel frame, capable of handling heavy materials and can handle loads ranging from 20 to 300 tons.
Wear resistant wheels and reinforced bearings are designed for long-term daily operation, helping to reduce maintenance frequency and overall operating costs. 
| Dimension | Rail-Mounted Steel Coil Transfer Cart | Trackless Steel Coil Transfer Cart |
| Applicable Scenarios | Fixed-route, spacious indoor environments | Cross-area transport (warehouse → finished product area), short-distance scheduling, small-batch multi-batch steel coils |
| Core Advantages | Automatically travels back and forth along rails, can integrate with production line systems to maximize efficiency | No track laying required, minimum turning radius of 3.5 meters, flexible U-turns in narrow passages |
| Typical Applications | Steel coil circulation in large-scale continuous production lines | Multi-area scheduling, fast transfer of small-batch steel coils |
Test data from a medium-sized cold-rolled steel coil mill using our steel coil transfer cart shows:
- After replacing traditional forklifts with specialized transfer carts, the monthly rework cost caused by steel coil collisions is reduced by 17,088.00.
- The positioning time is shortened from 15 minutes to 2 minutes per time, enabling 8 more coils to be transported per day and increasing monthly production capacity by 15%.
- The hydraulic clamping + low center of gravity design can reduce the risk of steel coil falling.
Transportation in steel coil mills is not just about “being able to move” — it also needs to balance safety, precision, and efficiency. The specialized material transfer cart is like a “mobile platform” tailored for steel coils, making every transportation as stable as “walking on flat ground” and becoming an invisible driving force for increasing production capacity.
👉 “Click to get your coil cart quotation within 12 hours.”
FAQ：
-
-
What’s the load capacity of the transfer cart?
- It can handle 20-300 tons, and we can customize it based on your specific steel coil weight.
-
How to choose between rail-mounted and trackless models?
- Choose rail-mounted if your workshop has fixed transport routes and requires high precision.
- Choose trackless if you need flexible movement across different areas without track limitations.
-
How to ensure the steel coil doesn’t get scratched?
- The V-shaped platform is equipped with wear-resistant rubber pads that prevent slipping and surface damage.
-
What’s the service life of the transfer cart?
- The heavy-duty steel structure and components allow a service life of over 10 years.
-
Is there after-sales support?
- Yes, we provide spare parts supply and technical guidance. The main frame comes with a 3-year warranty.
-
Can the cart be customized?
- Absolutely. We can adjust the V-angle, add hydraulic clamping (for heavy loads), or integrate intelligent monitoring as per your needs.
