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Electric-Based Material Handling Cart
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Electric Material Handling Systems
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716173
Abstract
The rapid growth of small and medium-scale industries has increased the demand for compact, efficient, and cost-effective internal material-handling solutions. Traditional manually operated trolleys cause significant operator fatigue, reduced productivity, and safety risks when transporting loads above 200–250 kg. This paper presents the design, development, and experimental validation of an electric material handling cart powered by a 500 W BLDC motor, a dual-mode BLDC controller, and a 48 V, 10 Ah Genesys battery system. The cart is constructed on a robust stainless-steel chassis with optimized dimensions of 1200 mm × 1000 mm × 500 mm, supported by a CNC-machined drive axle, differential mechanism, and 17-inch pneumatic wheels. A chain–sprocket reduction drive provides high starting torque for industrial loads between 200–250 kg and ramp climbing up to 5%. Extensive field testing—including load trials, gradient climbing, structural assessment, runtime evaluation, braking tests, and narrow-corridor maneuverability checks validated the system's performance. The cart demonstrated a mixed- duty runtime of approximately 50 minutes and a controlled braking distance of 0.35 m, confirming theoretical predictions. Results confirm that the developed electric cart offers a reliable, zero-emission, and ergonomically superior alternative to manual material handling, making it highly suitable for warehouses, workshops, and confined industrial environments.
Keywords
Electric Material Handling Cart, BLDC Motor, Chain-Sprocket Drive, Industrial Logistics, QFD, Ergonomics, Warehouse Automation
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How to cite this paper
@article{1716173,
author = {Pratik Rajaram More, Sarthak Santosh Nigade, Shardul Jayawant Mate, Sober Palwankar, Prof. T. S. Kanase},
title = {Electric-Based Material Handling Cart},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {661-666},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1716173.pdf},
abstract = {The rapid growth of small and medium-scale industries has increased the demand for compact, efficient, and cost-effective internal material-handling solutions. Traditional manually operated trolleys cause significant operator fatigue, reduced productivity, and safety risks when transporting loads above 200–250 kg. This paper presents the design, development, and experimental validation of an electric material handling cart powered by a 500 W BLDC motor, a dual-mode BLDC controller, and a 48 V, 10 Ah Genesys battery system. The cart is constructed on a robust stainless-steel chassis with optimized dimensions of 1200 mm × 1000 mm × 500 mm, supported by a CNC-machined drive axle, differential mechanism, and 17-inch pneumatic wheels. A chain–sprocket reduction drive provides high starting torque for industrial loads between 200–250 kg and ramp climbing up to 5%. Extensive field testing—including load trials, gradient climbing, structural assessment, runtime evaluation, braking tests, and narrow-corridor maneuverability checks validated the system's performance. The cart demonstrated a mixed- duty runtime of approximately 50 minutes and a controlled braking distance of 0.35 m, confirming theoretical predictions. Results confirm that the developed electric cart offers a reliable, zero-emission, and ergonomically superior alternative to manual material handling, making it highly suitable for warehouses, workshops, and confined industrial environments.},
keywords = {Electric Material Handling Cart, BLDC Motor, Chain-Sprocket Drive, Industrial Logistics, QFD, Ergonomics, Warehouse Automation},
month = {April},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716173}
}