Executive summary This clip shows our steel coil transfer carts in the workshop. Each yellow cart has a V-shaped saddle that cradles an eye-horizontal coil, a button box for travel and wheels that run on floor rails. Carts like these move coils between bays or under a crane without forklifts crossing the floor.
Table of Contents
- What the clip shows
- Why a rail cart with a V-saddle
- Sizing the cart
- What we set per site
- Selection checklist
- Safety
- Engineering FAQ
- Next step
- Related reading
- Sources
What the clip shows
| Step | What you see |
|---|---|
| Carts | Several yellow transfer carts in our workshop |
| Saddle | A V-shaped saddle on the deck |
| Control | A button box on the cart side |
| Wheels | Rail wheels under the frame |
| Rails | Rail frames ready for fitting |
Why a rail cart with a V-saddle
- Coil stays put. The V-saddle keeps a round coil from rolling.
- Fixed path. Rails set the route, so the cart cannot stray.
- No forklifts. Heavy coils cross the floor without forklift traffic.
- Between bays. Carts link crane bays and lines.
Sizing the cart
Worked example (illustrative).
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Heaviest coil (illustrative) | 25 t |
| Cart rating margin (illustrative) | 20% |
| Cart rating, 25 × 1.2 | 30 t |
| Coil OD (illustrative) | 1,800 mm |
| Saddle length, at least the coil width (illustrative) | 1,500 mm |
What we set per site
| Setting | Depends on |
|---|---|
| Rating | Heaviest coil |
| Saddle | Coil OD and width |
| Power | Battery or cable |
| Track | Route and length |
Selection checklist
- Coil OD, width and weight.
- Route and track length.
- Battery or cable power.
- Trips per hour.
- Crane pick-up points.
- Floor and rail fitting.
Safety
- Keep the track clear while the cart travels.
- Stand clear of the saddle while a coil is set down.
- Use the stop button before reaching near the cart.
- For CE markets, the machine is designed to ISO 12100 and EN 60204-1.
Engineering FAQ
Q: What is a coil transfer cart? A: A powered rail cart with a V-saddle that moves heavy eye-horizontal coils between bays or lines.
Q: Why a V-saddle? A: It cradles the coil so it cannot roll.
Q: How do I size the cart? A: Heaviest coil plus a margin; 30 t for a 25 t coil in the worked example.
Q: How is it powered? A: By battery or cable, set per site.
Q: Does it need rails? A: Yes, the cart runs on floor rails.
Q: Which standards apply? A: For CE markets, ISO 12100 and EN 60204-1.
Next step
We match a coil transfer cart in three steps:
- Submit your layout drawing with coil sizes, weights and route length, to info@fhopepack.com.
- Receive a proposal within 48 hours with the machine data and layout.
- Book a site survey so we confirm the floor route.
Related reading
- Electromagnetic Steel Coil Lifter for Overhead Cranes
- Coil Tilter with 180 Degree Rotary Base
- Steel Coil Packaging Line: The Complete Process Step by Step
- Automatic packing lines
Sources
- Machine content: FHOPE engineering team, 2026-10-10
- Clip: the video on YouTube
- Cart sizing: our worked example, illustrative values
- Standards scope: ISO 12100:2010; EN 60204-1:2018
- Proposal timing: approved house CTA (proposal within 48 hours)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10
