FADA ENGINEERING

Modes & Safety

FADA prioritizes safety in every operation mode. Our advanced safety features ensure reliable and secure performance, providing peace of mind while optimizing efficiency across applications.

DIFFERENT STEERING MODES


Front Wheels Steering (Trackless Transfer Cart)

Front-wheel steering is a simple and cost-effective option akin to the steering mechanism used in our daily vehicles. This system provides a wide turning radius suitable for expansive transport areas. Transfer vehicles with front wheel steering are employed in transporting heavy machinery and materials, typically capable of carrying hefty and voluminous loads such as molds, coils, beams, and pipes.

This steering system is commonly utilized in tasks that do not necessitate limited space, lateral movement, or turning around its axis, are devoid of intricate access points, and require no delicate loading or unloading positions.

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Trackless Transfer Cart


Four Wheels Steering (Omni-directional Transfer Cart)

The four-wheel steering system is the steering method with the highest maneuverability. This system allows all the vehicle's wheels to be independently directed, providing the vehicle with unique maneuvering capabilities, especially in tight spaces. In this steering system, each wheel can move independently, allowing both front and rear wheels to turn at the same angle, resulting in a tighter turning radius.

The turning center of this system is located along the vehicle's centerline. This system is preferred when a smaller turning radius is desired, enabling its use in more confined spaces. Vehicles with both front and rear steering are commonly employed in factories with limited space, areas with complex access points, and tasks requiring precise loading and unloading positions. The maneuverability allows the vehicle to perform movements requiring high maneuvering capabilities, such as vertical and lateral movements, turning within its footprint, diagonal movement, and crab movement.

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Omnidirectional Transfer Cart


± 90° STEERING

The ± 90° steering option offers a middle-ground solution in terms of cost and maneuverability compared to the steering options mentioned earlier. In this option, the front axle can rotate ± 90°, placing the turning center at the center of the rear axle and enabling a significantly smaller turning radius.

Fada frequently utilizes this option in its self-powered mold-changing and transfer cars designed for carrying heavy loads. This option is generally preferred in applications with limited budgets, compact-sized machinery requirements, or unidirectional vehicles where reducing the turning radius is essential.

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± 90° Steering




SAFETY SYSTEMS

Under the Machinery Directive, Every Transfer Solution of Ours is;
Fortified with Technology Based on the Principle of Prioritizing Safety First.





STRUCTURAL SAFETY


At a structural level, the machine's load-carrying capacity is calculated using high-standard safety factors that go beyond the limits and requirements stipulated by regulations.

For structural calculations, Fada utilizes advanced software for Finite Element Analysis (FEM), along with traditional spreadsheet calculations that allow for more detailed analytical assessments.

All Structural Welding Zones are Supervised by a Specialized Welding Coordinator.

To ensure structural integrity, production processes are meticulously managed with utmost attention and adherence to high-quality standards following the design phase. Emphasis is placed on the quality of materials and welding points. Throughout manufacturing, mechanisms are in place to ensure the traceability of all structural materials.

Non-destructive tests employed include visual inspections, liquid penetrant tests, magnetic particle testing, and, upon customer request, methods such as ultrasonic or radiographic testing.

Fada holds the ISO 3834-2 certification, ensuring that the aforementioned processes are implemented under international standards.


ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SAFETY


Fada utilizes electrical and electronic systems in compliance with Risk Analysis outcomes and relevant product regulations, similar to all other machine components. The Performance Level or SIL is determined prior to design, ensuring the entire system is aligned accordingly.

To minimize or eliminate human errors, Fada incorporates all necessary safety components.

Laser scanners, safety PLCs, multiple safety sensors, remote access devices, and other safety components are employed based on the required safety level and customer demands. All applications are developed in adherence to the strictest national and international safety standards.

Laser Scanner:

Utilized to ensure safety in heavy load transportation processes, laser scanners continuously scan the environment to detect objects. Through these scans, the cars identify surrounding obstacles, minimizing collision risks. If an obstacle is detected along the movement path, the system can reduce speed, stop, or alert the operator. This serves as a crucial safety layer to prevent harm to employees, materials on-site, and properties.

Ultrasonic Sensor:

Another safety system used for distance and obstacle detection in industrial transfer cars, ultrasonic sensors measure distances and prevent potential collisions using sound waves. These sensors emit ultrasonic waves that bounce back upon hitting an object, detecting the time taken for the wave to return and, consequently, the distance between the object and the vehicle. This information can be used to automatically slow down or stop the car.

Bumpers:

Industrial transfer cars are often equipped with collision-preventing bumpers on their front and rear ends. These bumpers halt the vehicle's movement upon contact. Additionally, they absorb impacts, reducing the risk of damage to the vehicle and surrounding materials. Considering the heavy loads these transfer cars carry, even at low speeds, the potential risks of collisions are apparent. Collision-preventing bumpers help mitigate the effects of such collisions.

These safety measures ensure worker safety and equipment protection during the operations of industrial transfer cars. Through automation and sensor technologies, these vehicles can more accurately perceive environmental factors, minimizing collision risks and creating a safer working environment.



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