Charge Car
Charge Car
The charge car is a companion loading system used with Allcase® Batch Integral Quench Furnace Lines.
The charge car is typically operated by an operator riding on the car. Also available, is an automated charge car allowing for unmanned operation. The car utilizes special heavy-duty chain and handler heads configured for the specific furnace application to unload work trays.
Handling System Options Include:
Extended Reach™
• Handler system on charge car or charge table moves the load into the vestibule, to/from the heating chamber and from the vestibule
• Elevator moves load to/from quench tank and optional top cool
• All motions are operator initiated
System #1™
• Operator initiated handler system on charge car or charge table moves the load to/from the vestibule
• Automatic rear handler system moves the load to/from the heating chamber
• Automatic elevator moves load to/from quench tank and optional top cool
Push/Push
• Standard operator initiated or optional automatic loading of charge vestibule and heating chamber with an Extended Reach charge car or charge table
• Automatic rear handler system moves the load from the heating chamber
• Automatic elevator moves load to/from quench tank and optional top cool
• Standard operator initiated or optional automatic unloading of charge vestibule
• Provides quickest quench transfer time – ideal for thin parts
• ShuttleTrac™ automated charge car can be paired with fully automatic handling system
Learn more about the full capabilities of our Surface Standard Charge Cars
Standard Sizes
Width | 24″ | 30″ | 36″ | 36″ | |
Length | 36″ | 48″ | 48″ | 72″ | |
Gross Load Capacity (lbs.) | 1500 | 3000 | 4000 | 7000 |
Maximum standard load weights up to 7,000 pounds
Designs available for transfer of high temperature loads
Manual and automated systems available
Overloading protection provided by mechanical clutch or electric torque
Limiting drive systems
Cars powered by overhead buss bar or power cable systems.
For automated cars, the automation is provided by on board laser-based positioning sensors
System # 1 and extended reach configurations
Variable speed lateral drive option for easier alignment
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