STAR transfer cars - used to move kiln cars from one track to another - are the cornerstone of our product line. They are rugged, reliable, and simple. All STAR transfer cars are custom designed for specific applications, and can be automatic or operator-controlled. STAR can build transfer cars to handle kiln cars weighing up to 120 tons.

Transfer cars for heavy duty (brick plant and similar) applications are typically equipped with hydraulic push-pull transfer-mounted car movers, hydraulic v-locks, hydraulic winches, and propel gearmotors with adjustable frequency drive.

Lighter duty transfer cars (for sanitary-ware and similar applications) are often equipped with electro-mechanical gearmotor chain-driven transfer-mounted car movers, electro-mechanical (linear actuator style) v-locks, and propel gearmotors with adjustable frequency drive.

Typical STAR transfer car features can include:

• STAR custom-built hydraulic power unit
• PLC control
• Operator interface terminal
• Ergonomically designed on-board operator controls
• Manual, full auto, and operator-initiated auto - modes of operation
• Festoon power feed system
• Wireless Ethernet communications
• Winches
• Travel safety system