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Remote-Controlled Trackless Transfer Cart for Aluminum Molten Metal Handling

2026-09-02

A Lithium Battery Powered Solution for Safe and Flexible Aluminum Ladle Transportation

Project Overview

An aluminum alloy die-casting facility sought a safer, more versatile solution for conveying molten aluminum from the melting furnace to die-casting machines. The answer was a trackless transfer cart running on lithium battery power with wireless remote control—built for emission-free, stable, and operator-safe workshop operation. Combining remote control with self-guided route-following, the cart operates without fixed rails yet retains full flexibility for in-workshop transportation.

Customer Requirements

The customer mainly required a transfer vehicle suitable for aluminum molten metal handling.

The key requirements included:

  • Remote control + autonomous route-following
  • Lithium battery power supply
  • Trackless operation
  • Wireless remote control
  • Stable transportation of aluminum ladles
  • Safe operation in a high-temperature workshop
  • Compact turning capability for narrow factory passages
  • No exhaust emissions for indoor operation

The customer also required a relatively large loading platform to accommodate the transportation equipment.

Technical Configuration

The customized trackless transfer cart was designed according to the customer’s workshop conditions and transportation requirements.

Parameter Specification
Vehicle Type Trackless Transfer Cart
Power Supply Lithium Battery
Control Mode Wireless Remote Control
Navigation Remote Control + Autonomous Route-Following
Platform Size 5500 × 2000 mm
Application Aluminum Molten Metal / Ladle Transportation
Operating Environment Aluminum Die-Casting Workshop
Drive System Electric Drive
Running Mode Trackless

The large 5500 mm × 2000 mm platform provides sufficient space for the customer’s aluminum ladle transportation requirements.

Project Results

After installation and commissioning, the transfer cart was put into operation in the customer’s aluminum alloy die-casting workshop.

According to the customer, the vehicle provides:Stable transportation of aluminum ladles

  • Flexible movement without fixed rails
  • Convenient wireless remote operation
  • Reduced operator exposure to high-temperature areas
  • No exhaust emissions during operation
  • Good maneuverability in narrow workshop passages
  • Improved efficiency between the melting and die-casting areas

The customer reported that the vehicle’s high-temperature protection was effective, while the stable running performance helped reduce molten aluminum splashing during transportation.

Customer Feedback

The customer gave positive feedback after using the equipment in the aluminum die-casting workshop.“Our aluminum alloy die-casting workshop introduced the Pafit aluminum molten metal transfer cart to transport aluminum ladles between the melting furnace and die-casting machines. The vehicle provides effective high-temperature protection, runs smoothly with minimal splashing, and improves transportation efficiency.”

Conclusion

This project demonstrates how a lithium battery powered trackless transfer cart can be adapted for demanding aluminum molten metal transportation applications.

With a 5500 × 2000 mm platform, wireless remote control, autonomous route-following, and trackless operation, the customized vehicle provides a flexible solution for aluminum die-casting workshops.

For factories that need to transport molten aluminum, heavy materials, molds, or other loads without installing fixed rails, a customized trackless transfer cart can provide a practical alternative to conventional rail transfer equipment.

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