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Electric trackless transfer vehicles used in outdoor environments

2024-08-30

How to transport heavy objects on rainy/dusty days? Electric trackless transfer vehicles to handle it

Outdoor material handling does not stop because of rain or dust.
On construction sites, steel yards, and port areas, heavy materials still need to be transported safely—even when the ground becomes muddy or visibility is reduced by dust.    

Compared with traditional rail transfer carts, electric trackless transfer carts offer several advantages when operating outdoors in harsh environments.

1. Weather-Resistant Design for Reliable Outdoor Operation  

To operate reliably in outdoor environments, electric trackless transfer carts are designed with sealed electrical systems that meet IP65 protection standards.
This prevents rainwater, dust, and sand from entering key components such as motors, batteries, and control units, ensuring stable operation even during rainy or dusty conditions.   

Waterproof performance: All electrical components such as batteries, motors, and control systems are sealed with corrosion-resistant rubber sealing rings. Running in rainy weather, rainwater will not seep into the interior of the vehicle and will not cause harm

2.Strong Traction and Low Center of Gravity for Uneven Ground  

Heavy materials weighing between 5-50 tons require stable support and traction on uneven ground. Electric trackless transfer vehicles perform outstandingly in this regard:
Low center of gravity structure: The battery and heavy-duty frame are both installed at the bottom of the equipment, effectively reducing the center of gravity. In addition, there are customized countertops that support special shaped materials (such as our steel coil transfer vehicle). Even when transporting tall materials such as steel coils and prefabricated parts in outdoor slope areas, there is no risk of tipping over


3. Flexible, efficient, and cost-effective: adapted to diverse outdoor needs

Outdoor transportation often faces route adjustment needs (such as construction site expansion, temporary warehouse relocation, port logistics transportation), and electric trackless transport vehicles can precisely adapt to this flexibility:

Route freedom: No need to lay tracks, can move freely between outdoor warehouses, production lines, and loading and unloading areas; Some trackless transfer vehicles  are equipped with GPS or laser navigation systems, which can automatically avoid obstacles and smoothly navigate even in complex outdoor layouts.
Low operating costs: Replacing fuel with electric power can reduce energy costs by 40% compared to diesel trucks; The sealed design also reduces maintenance frequency -transfer vehicles is no need to frequently clean components blocked by sand and dust, nor to repair components damaged by rainwater.

Electric trackless transfer carts are widely used in

• Construction sites for transporting prefabricated components
• Steel yards for moving steel coils, plates, and long materials
• Port and logistics areas with open-air operations
• Outdoor warehouses and temporary storage areas  

FAQ

Is trackless transfer vehicles more expensive than a rail car?

Lower initial investment. Save on track laying fees (2000-5000 yuan per meter), flexible routes without waste, and can recoup costs in 1-2 years.

Without track guidance, will trackless transfer vehicles be easy to deviate from the route in complex outdoor areas?

No. The basic model can be precisely controlled by the driver (equipped with a high-definition view cab and reversing camera); The intelligent model is equipped with laser navigation or GPS positioning system, which can preset transportation routes and automatically avoid obstacles, with a positioning accuracy of ± 5mm. Even in complex scenarios such as construction sites and open-air warehouses, transfer vehicles can drive steadily without deviation

What should I do if I run out of battery for outdoor homework? Is charging convenient?

A single charge can take 8-12 hours, supporting fast charging with charging stations (1.5-2 hours full charge) and portable recharging. Customized trackless transfer vehicles can be recharged in 3 minutes, meeting 24-hour operation requirements.

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