An electric transfer cart for internal logistics in the marble industry.
The marble and granite industry is undergoing a major technological evolution, driven by the need to make material handling operations within production facilities increasingly efficient, safe and flexible.
In modern stone processing plants, slabs obtained from block cutting are placed on dedicated A-frames and transferred between the different processing lines. In this operational context, a major company in the Carrara marble district chose Italcarrelli to develop a high-capacity transfer cart, custom-engineered to meet specific internal logistics requirements. The customer needed a flexible solution for marble and granite slab handling over both short and long distances, including areas with extremely limited space and restricted operator visibility. The operating conditions were particularly demanding, with indoor handling on concrete floors, outdoor transfers on asphalt surfaces and ramps to overcome.
One of the main advantages introduced by the new machine is the possibility of positioning the A-frames loaded with slabs directly onto the loading systems of the polishing and resin treatment lines. This improvement has significantly increased production efficiency by eliminating the need to move only a few slabs at a time using an overhead crane. Logistics operations are further optimized by the reliability and maneuverability of the Italcarrelli P250E electric transfer cart. The adoption of a drive system specifically designed for the operating environment, together with oscillating axles engineered to compensate for uneven ground conditions, proved decisive for the success of the project.
Particular attention was also paid to operational safety. The patented “SicurLift” system ensures safe load lifting, while anti-collision devices help protect both the transported material and the operators.
The options requested by the customer include a remote assistance module, allowing Italcarrelli technicians to perform remote diagnostics, and ITALCARRELLI I-LOG, the advanced fleet management system developed by the company. In addition to badge-based access control, the system collects and analyzes a wide range of operational data. Its main functions include machine monitoring, alarm logging and access to the ITALCARRELLI RICU platform, where real-time data can be viewed and KPIs relating to machine and operator utilization and performance can be generated.
Italcarrelli transfer carts are available with an onboard operator or in an autonomous guided vehicle configuration (AGV). The platform can also be fully customized according to the dimensions and characteristics of the load to be transported.
