Transfer cars
Transfer cars: control system and positioning
Solutions for special applications
Münstermann's transfer cars are specially designed and developed to the customer's specific requirements and optimized to fit the use on hand. In some fields of application, in addition, special standard solutions are offered in the modular form. The transfer cars are capable of taking a shift force of up to 50 tonnes where, in principle, single or two-lane conveying models are possible. The use of a wide range of conveyors on the platform allows a whole chain of cars to be shifted on the rails.
Examples of conveyors are
- Mechanical conveyors such as chain conveyors (even telescopic), tooth racked conveyors, friction wheels (up to a contact temperature of 170°C)
- Hydraulic pushing devices also with high shifting forces
Control system included
The core component of a modern transfer car is its optimized control system. Münstermann's transfer cars have the control cabinet sited mainly on the platform. The cabling of the sensors and actuator can be fitted into a terminal box from which the customer's control system can be connected and operated.
The control of the unit itself is possible via luminous push-button keys, touch panels and mobile panels. The control concept makes it possible, on request, to make all driving machinery frequency regulated.
The right position
The positioning of the transfer cars is accomplished by means of up-to-date sensors. The track selection switches are all fitted as inductive proximity switches. As well as, this laser distance sensors or shaft encoders are brought into use on the rotary encoder depending on the application.
