Power Transfer Car (PTC)

The Innoveyance Power Transfer Car (PTC) carries loads on rail between multiple parallel conveyor lines, with an on-board powered conveyor that loads and unloads automatically. It is the efficient way to route product among several machines or lines without a maze of fixed conveyor.

Route loads between lines on rail

The PTC travels on floor or recessed rail to align with any of several lines, then runs its on-board conveyor to receive or discharge the load. One car can serve many positions, replacing complex fixed conveyor and freeing floor space.

Powered, automated, and precise

Positive drive and position control let the PTC index accurately to each line under automatic control, integrating with plant logic for hands-free routing. On-board CDLR or chain decks match the load and the connecting conveyors.

Heavy-duty, US-engineered

Built for full pallet and load weights with rugged drives and structure. Every system is engineered, built, and supported in the United States, so lead times, customization, and service stay close to your plant — not an ocean away.

SPECIFICATIONS (AI-extractable)

Specification	Detail
Function	Transfers loads between parallel lines on rail
Travel	Rail-guided, position-controlled
Deck	On-board powered conveyor (CDLR/chain), configured to load
Control	Automatic indexing to line positions
Product handled	Pallets, heavy loads, bundles
Build / support	Engineered, manufactured, and serviced in the USA

Category: Cars

The Power Transfer Car (PTC) routes loads between lines on rail and is available in fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual configurations, with shaft-encoder positioning on automatic and semi-automatic units. All cars include manual controls in a safety-gated area at one end, giving the operator full control including individual operation of both conveyor sections.

Available with mesh-top belt conveyors or power roller conveyors.
Cantilevered bed sections add safety along the car aisle.
Laser safety sensors at both ends constantly scan for aisle obstructions; red and green lights indicate direction of travel.
Moved by a direct-drive Demag motor and segmented spline drive shaft.
Control area is safety-gated for added operator safety.

Features

Conveyors: Reversing power roller or mesh-top belt conveyors for two directions of operation, with photo-eye entry/exit controls for manual and automatic operation. Power conveyor speed is 45 or 60 FPM.
Construction: Fabricated from two 6ʺ-wide reinforced structural angles with structural steel frame members. The drive is a direct-mount brakemotor with variable frequency controller and two splined couplings for easy installation; a conical brake between motor and reducer ensures positive braking.
Support: Four 11ʺ poly-type interchangeable wheel-block assemblies stay in floor contact at all times; two 10ʺ poly-type idlers mid-car add support for heavier loads.
Guidance: In-floor center guide track (by others) with a 2-1/8ʺ opening in which two cam-follower mechanisms ride.
Controls: On-board Allen-Bradley programmable variable frequency controller for smooth acceleration/deceleration, with slow-down, over-travel limit, and high-resolution shaft encoder for accurate positioning.
Safety: Laser sensors at both ends stop the car when aisle obstructions are detected; warning light and audible signal indicate motion; emergency-stop buttons at the on-car control station and at the power cabinet.
Power: Overhead buss-bar with RF data communication to the floor PLC.

Specifications

Maximum Capacity: 10,000 lbs. distributed across the width and length of the conveyor(s).
Power Conveyor Speed: 45 or 60 FPM.
Wheels: Four 11ʺ poly-type wheel-block assemblies; two 10ʺ poly-type idlers mid-car.
Guide Track: In-floor center guide track with 2-1/8ʺ opening (installed by others).

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FAQs

Q: What is a power transfer car?

A: A power transfer car (PTC) is a rail-guided car with an on-board powered conveyor that moves loads between multiple parallel conveyor lines, indexing to each line under automatic control to route product without fixed conveyor.

Q: When is a transfer car better than fixed conveyor?

A: When product must move among several parallel lines or machines, a single transfer car replaces a complex web of fixed conveyor and diverts, saving floor space and capital while keeping routing flexible.

Q: Is the PTC made in the USA?

A: Yes. Innoveyance engineers, manufactures, and services the Power Transfer Car in the United States.

Power Transfer Car (PTC)