Automatic Mold Transfer Systems & AGVs

The Ultimate Automatic Mold Transfer Solution

Heavy manufacturing processes, especially in foundries and engineering machinery plants, require the safe and precise movement of massive molds. Traditional overhead cranes or manual forklifts pose significant safety risks in these high-temperature environments. Lonyu Robot’s automatic mold transfer system is an intelligent AGV solution designed to autonomously transport heavy molds between critical production zones. By automating this process, factories can ensure a continuous, safe, and highly efficient manufacturing cycle.

Core Technical Features & Capabilities

Our mold transfer AGVs are engineered for extreme industrial environments, offering specialized features for narrow and complex factory layouts:

• Narrow-Rack “Diving” Ability: The AGV features a low-profile, narrow design that allows it to dive directly underneath custom racks equipped with support legs. Once perfectly positioned, it performs a stable lift from the bottom up.

• Dual-Drive & Hydraulic Lifting: Equipped with a robust dual-drive structure and powerful hydraulic cylinders, these AGVs effortlessly lift and transport high-tonnage molds without shifting. (Four-wheel drive configurations are also recommended and available for larger payloads).

• Seamless Zone Transfer: The system is programmed to transport molds along dedicated channels—moving safely from the smelting area, through a designated mold buffer zone, and finally to the sand dropping area—before autonomously returning the empty pallets to wait for the next cycle.

Versatile Industrial Applications

While originally customized for the transportation of excavator chassis molds in the heavy engineering machinery sector, this intelligent handling system is highly versatile. Because it supports the transportation of racks with support legs, it is not limited by product type or industry. It can be easily adapted to almost any heavy-duty stamping, casting, or injection molding facility to improve die-changing and mold-handling efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How does the AGV lift the heavy molds safely?
A: The AGV is designed to drive (dive) under specialized racks that have support legs. Once positioned directly underneath the center of gravity, it uses a heavy-duty hydraulic cylinder system to lift the entire rack and mold securely before transport, ensuring zero swinging or dropping risks compared to cranes.

Q: Can this system operate in tough foundry environments?
A: Yes. The automatic mold transfer system is designed to navigate the demanding layouts of smelting and sand-dropping areas. By replacing human operators in these high-risk zones, it drastically improves overall factory safety and workflow consistency.

Q: Is this system limited to excavator chassis molds?
A: Not at all. While highly proven in the engineering machinery industry for handling excavator chassis, the system’s flexible rack-matching design allows it to transport virtually any heavy mold, casting, or oversized component across various heavy industries.