Mold rail-Mounted Mold Transfer Vehicle are trackless transfer equipment specially designed for heavy materials such as molds and jigs. They are widely used in mold-intensive industries including automobile manufacturing, home appliance production, and aerospace. These rail-mounted mold transfer vehicle can solve the problem of transferring molds between workshops, warehouses, and production lines, serving as a crucial link connecting the processes of mold storage, processing, and assembly.
Positioning of Mold Transfer Vehicles: Focusing on the Exclusive Characteristics of Mold Transfer
Different from general-purpose trackless transfer vehicles, mold transfer vehicles take “stable load-bearing, precise positioning, and comprehensive protection” as their core design goals. They are adapted to the characteristics of molds, such as large weight (usually 5-100 tons), precise structure, and easily damaged surfaces. These vehicles prevent vibrations and deviations during transfer from affecting mold precision, while meeting the operational needs of frequent mold loading/unloading and multi-scene movement.
II. Exclusive Advantages: Targeted Solutions to Mold Transfer Pain Points
1.Super Load-Bearing Capacity with Stability: Adopting reinforced box-type frames, multiple sets of load-bearing tires (e.g., 8-16 wheel distribution), and balanced load-bearing design, these vehicles disperse the pressure of mold weight on the ground. Even when carrying 100-ton molds, they can maintain stability and avoid material deviation caused by vehicle body deformation.
2.Precise Positioning for Easy Docking: Equipped with laser positioning, scale ruler, or infrared alignment systems, the positioning accuracy can reach ±5mm. This enables quick and precise docking with equipment such as mold racks, injection molding machines, and machining centers, reducing manual adjustment time and improving loading/unloading efficiency.
3.Comprehensive Protection for Precision: The tabletop is made of anti-slip and wear-resistant materials. Some models are equipped with adjustable limit blocks and hydraulic clamping devices to fix molds and prevent sliding. Anti-collision buffer strips are installed at the edge of the vehicle to avoid mold surface damage caused by collisions with equipment or walls during transfer.
4.Flexible Adaptation to Multiple Scenarios: Free from track constraints, the minimum turning radius can be as low as 3-5 meters, allowing flexible movement in narrow workshop passages and between equipment gaps. Rail-mounted mold transfer Vehicle support both indoor and outdoor use (outdoor models feature rainproof and dustproof designs), adapting to the full-process transfer of molds from storage areas to production lines.
III. Key Configurations: Core Parameters Affecting Usage
When purchasing a rail-mounted mold transfer Vehicle, it is necessary to focus on configurations that match mold characteristics and operating scenarios. The core configurations include:
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Load-Bearing Capacity and Tabletop: Select the corresponding load-bearing model according to the maximum weight of the mold (it is recommended to reserve 15%-20% redundancy). The tabletop size should match the length and width of commonly used molds, and customized structures such as hollowing and slotting are supported to adapt to mold hoisting.
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Driving and Control: For indoor use, electric drive is preferred (low noise and zero emission) with large-capacity lithium batteries to extend battery life; for outdoor use or scenarios without charging conditions, diesel drive can be selected. Control methods include manual driving and remote control operation. High-end models can be equipped with AGV systems to realize unmanned automatic transfer.
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Lifting and Braking: Some models are equipped with hydraulic lifting functions (lifting range: 0.2-1.5 meters) to facilitate docking with equipment of different heights. A dual braking system (disc brake + parking brake) is equipped to ensure stable parking even under load, eliminating the risk of sliding.
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Safety and Monitoring: Emergency stop buttons, acousto-optic alarms, and overload protection devices are essential. High-end models can be equipped with weight sensors (to prevent overloading) and video monitoring (to observe mold status in real-time) to improve operational safety.
IV. Typical Application Scenarios
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Automotive Industry: Transfer of stamping molds and injection molds between warehouses, stamping workshops, and assembly lines;
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Home Appliance Industry: Connecting transportation of refrigerator and air conditioner shell molds between machining centers and assembly lines;
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Aerospace Industry: Precision transfer of high-precision component molds in workshops and retrieval from storage areas;
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Mold Workshops: Transfer of newly manufactured molds during inspection and commissioning processes, and handling of waste molds for storage.
