The RGV-5T Rail Guided Vehicle is a 5 ton automatic transfer cart designed for press lines, stamping workshops, and automated production systems. With ±1mm positioning accuracy, conductor rail power supply, PLC integration, and 24/7 operation capability, it ensures stable and efficient material transfer between production stations.
The RGV-5T Rail Guided Vehicle is an automatic rail transfer cart designed for high-frequency material handling in modern manufacturing plants.
Unlike forklifts or traditional transfer carts, the RGV runs on a fixed rail path between production stations, providing reliable positioning, stable transportation, and continuous operation for automated production lines.
It is widely used in press shops, stamping lines, appliance manufacturing, automotive factories, and heat-treatment workshops where materials must move at a fixed cycle time.
With flanged steel wheels, encoder-based positioning, and PLC communication, the RGV-5T delivers repeatable ±1mm positioning accuracy and seamless integration with factory automation systems.
An absolute encoder tracks distance. The VFD
Smooth start, controlled stop. Loads stay put. Gearboxes last longer.
End buffers, hard-wired limit switches, and safety scanners. Stops if anyone crosses the path.
| Item | Specification |
| Type | RGV |
| Payload | 5,000 kg |
| Travel Speed | Up to 120 m/min |
| Positioning | ±1mm |
| Power Supply | Conductor Rail |
| Drive | AC Motor + VFD + Gear Reducer |
| Control | PLC-integrated (Profinet / Modbus) |
| Deck | Flat Steel / Roller Deck |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous (24/7 capable) |
In automotive manufacturing, stamping blanks must move between different presses according to strict production cycles.
With accurate positioning, robots can pick materials without stopping production.
The RGV is suitable for refrigerator, washing machine, and household appliance production.
The vehicle moves automatically according to production signals and maintains stable line rhythm.
For heat-treatment applications, the RGV can be equipped with steel wheels and customized protection systems.
RGV systems operate on fixed rails.
Advantages:
AGV systems use navigation technology such as,Laser navigation,Magnetic guidance,SLAM positioning
Advantages:
For fixed production lines requiring repeatable movement, RGV is usually the better solution.
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An RGV (Rail Guided Vehicle) is an automatic transfer cart that moves along fixed rails to transport materials between production stations.
It is commonly used in automated factories, press lines, and manufacturing systems.
Yes. The RGV can communicate with factory automation systems through Profinet, Modbus, or customized communication protocols.
No. The standard RGV-5T uses a conductor rail power supply, allowing continuous operation without battery charging.
The standard RGV-5T supports 5 tons. Customized models with different load capacities are available according to customer requirements.
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