COIL TRANSFER CART & COIL TRANSFER CAR
MCC SERIES COIL TRANSFER CART / COIL TRANSFER CAR
- 2–50 metric tonne capacities across eight MCC models
- All-electric, battery-powered travel with no exhaust emissions
- Trackless, multidirectional or rail-guided movement available
- Wireless remote control for safer operator positioning
- Heavy-duty welded construction for industrial coil loads
- Custom decks, V-cradles and line handoffs available
GET A QUICK COIL TRANSFER CART QUOTE
Send us your coil and travel details and we’ll help size the correct MCC cart.
HELP US SIZE THE RIGHT COIL TRANSFER CART FOR YOU
For the fastest recommendation, include:
Maximum Coil Weight
Heaviest coil, including any support fixture
Coil OD, ID & Width
Maximum and minimum dimensions
Pickup & Discharge Heights
Storage, staging and line handoff elevations
Travel Route & Distance
Aisle width, turns, stopping points and floor condition
Required Travel Type
Trackless, multidirectional, omnidirectional or rail-guided
Duty Cycle & Charging Window
Loaded trips per shift and available charging time
Not sure of every specification?
No problem. Send us what you know and our engineering team can help determine the correct configuration.
MCC-2
78.7 × 55.1 in / 2000 × 1400 mm
Light coil transport
MCC-3
78.7 × 55.1 in / 2000 × 1400 mm
Light-duty coil transport
MCC-5
78.7 × 55.1 in / 2000 × 1400 mm
Medium coil movement
MCC-10
98.4 × 66.9 in / 2500 × 1700 mm
Production material flow
MCC-15
98.4 × 74.8 in / 2500 × 1900 mm
Heavy coil handling
MCC-20
22 US tons / 20 tonnes
98.4 × 74.8 in / 2500 × 1900 mm
Heavy industrial transfer
MCC-25
118.1 × 78.7 in / 3000 × 2000 mm
Heavy-duty coil transfer
MCC-30
118.1 × 78.7 in / 3000 × 2000 mm
High-capacity transfer
MCC-40
44 US tons / 40 tonnes
157.5 × 90.6 in / 4000 × 2300 mm
Large-coil processing
MCC-50
177.2 × 110.2 in / 4500 × 2800 mm
Extreme-duty plant transport
MCC-65
196.9 × 118.1 in / 5000 × 3000 mm
Extra-heavy coil transport
MCC-80
236.2 × 118.1 in / 6000 × 3000 mm
Maximum-capacity coil transport
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW OF MCC COIL TRANSFER CARTS
A coil transfer cart is an in-plant material-handling machine that supports and moves a heavy coil between defined pickup and discharge points. The same equipment class may be called a coil transfer car, coil transfer trolley, coil transport cart, coil transporter, coil handling cart, or coil transport cradle. The industrial meaning should be confirmed because “coil car” can also refer to railroad or line-specific equipment.
A dedicated steel coil transfer cart provides a stable support surface, controlled travel, repeatable stopping, and operator control for short in-plant moves. It can reduce repeated forklift or overhead-crane handling between storage, staging, and production while helping protect coil edges and surfaces. Use the heavy-duty coil-handling selection guide to compare the workflow and estimate operational value.
The MCC platform uses a reinforced welded-steel structure, dual direct-drive gear motors, heavy-duty sealed bearings, battery power, wireless remote control, polyurethane wheels, and controlled multidirectional travel. Application-dependent options can include joystick control, lithium batteries, a protective rubber contact surface, LiDAR-based obstacle detection, rail-guided travel, and engineered V-deck or V-cradle support. Standard versus optional scope should be confirmed in the quotation.
HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION
Made to Stand Up to Constant Use.
The reinforced welded-steel structure is designed to limit deflection under the specified coil load. Dual direct-drive gear motors provide controlled powered travel, while heavy-duty sealed bearings support repeatable movement in demanding industrial service.
ALL ELECTRIC
Smooth Operation
We use a dual electric-powered gear motors that drive two wheels which provide smooth and safe travel and rotation.A brake motor and gear reducer provide a smooth drive and rotation without jerking or sudden speed changes which could destabilize the load
FLEXIBLE MOVEMENT
Any Direction You Need
Multidirectional and omnidirectional travel can simplify positioning in tight aisles, staging zones, and production cells. The required motion—free-moving, trackless, or rail-guided—should be selected from the route, floor, stopping points, and handoff geometry.
POLYUREHANE WHEELS
Smooth Ride
Solid polyurethane wheels combine high load capacity, durability, traction, and floor protection. They resist many industrial contaminants, reduce travel noise, and support smooth movement of heavy coil loads.
STANDARD REMOTE WIRELESS CONTROL
Safe Operation at a Distance
Wireless remote control is standard, allowing the operator to command travel and positioning from a safer viewing location. An optional joystick pendant supports precise multidirectional movement during coil pickup, staging, and line delivery.
SAFETY FIRST
Lidar Laser Scanner
The LiDAR sensor scans the surrounding area with laser light and measures reflected signals to build a two-dimensional map. The control system can use this data for obstacle detection, navigation support, distance monitoring, and safer travel around equipment and personnel.
SIMPLIFIED CONTROL PANEL
Easy Access
The slide-out control panel simplifies access to electrical and control components, helping technicians inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain the system without unnecessary disassembly.
STANDARD LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Durable and dependable power
Standard lead-acid batteries provide proven, cost-effective power for heavy-duty transfer duty. Battery capacity and charging arrangements should be selected from travel distance, loaded cycles per shift, dwell time, opportunity charging, and required reserve.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDED
| Item | Price |
| Fast Operation | Included |
| Easy to Use | Included |
| Simple to Maintain | Included |
| Safer to Use Than Conventional Methods | Included |
| Can be Used for Dies or Molds | Included |
| Can be Used for Other Heavy Loads | Included |
| Voltage Choice: 380V, 50 Hz, 3 ph, 480V, 60 Hz, 3 ph, 575V, 60 Hz, 3 ph | Included |
HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS
We Use Brand Name Components You Know, Already Use and Trust.
We use only the finest quality components that are open source, and readily available locally in your area, or from our online parts store.We do not use any impossible to find proprietary components.
HIGHEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT
We Give You More Value for Your Money.
Return on investment depends on the current handling method, labor time, crane or forklift availability, coil damage, changeover delays, maintenance, and production losses. MetalPress can help compare those costs with a dedicated MCC transfer workflow and define the assumptions used in a payback calculation.
JOYSTICK CONTROL
Ergonomic control
The optional joystick pendant provides ergonomic control for smooth multidirectional travel and fine positioning. It can be worn with the supplied neck strap so the operator can maintain a clear view of the coil, route, and handoff point.
RUBBER OR PLASTIC COVER
Added Load Protection
An optional protective rubber or plastic cover adds slip resistance, cushions contact, reduces vibration and noise, and helps protect coil surfaces from impact or abrasion during movement.
EYE TO THE SIDE
More Flexibility
As an option, our coil or roll transfer carts can be ordered with eye to the side load orientation.
LITHIUM BATTERIES
Faster Charging
Optional lithium batteries provide longer service life, faster charging, higher energy efficiency, and reduced routine maintenance. They can be useful when the cart has frequent cycles, limited charging time, or demanding availability targets.
COLOR OPTIONS
Two standard colors are avaliable.
TWELVE STANDARD SIZES
Available from 2 tonnes all the way up to 80 tonnes.
Table sizes are customizable to meet your specific project requirements.
Available from 2 tons all the way up to 50 tons.
Table sizes are customizable to meet your specific project requirements.
| SPECIFICATIONS – US STANDARD | |||
| Model | Load Capacity (US tons) | Table Size (A) x (B) (in) | Table Height (H) (in) |
| MCC-2 | 2.2 | 78.7 x 55.1 | 17.1 |
| MCC-3 | 3.3 | 78.7 x 55.1 | 17.1 |
| MCC-5 | 5.5 | 78.7 x 55.1 | 17.1 |
| MCC-10 | 11 | 98.4 x 66.9 | 17.1 |
| MCC-15 | 16.5 | 98.4 x 74.8 | 21.7 |
| MCC-20 | 22 | 98.4 x 74.8 | 21.7 |
| MCC-25 | 27.6 | 118.1 x 78.7 | 25.6 |
| MCC-30 | 33 | 118.1 x 78.7 | 25.6 |
| MCC-40 | 44 | 157.5 x 90.6 | 29.5 |
| MCC-50 | 55 | 177.2 x 110.2 | 34.3 |
| MCC-65 | 71.7 | 196.9 x 118.1 | 34.3 |
| MCC-80 | 88.2 | 236.2 x 118.1 | 37.4 |
| SPECIFICATIONS – METRIC STANDARD | |||
| Model | Load Capacity (tonnes) | Table Size (A) x (B) (mm) | Table Height (H) (mm) |
| MCC-2 | 2 | 2000 x 1400 | 435 |
| MCC-3 | 3 | 2000 x 1400 | 435 |
| MCC-5 | 5 | 2000 x 1400 | 435 |
| MCC-10 | 10 | 2500 x 1700 | 435 |
| MCC-15 | 15 | 2500 x 1900 | 550 |
| MCC-20 | 20 | 2500 x 1900 | 550 |
| MCC-25 | 25 | 3000 x 2000 | 650 |
| MCC-30 | 30 | 3000 x 2000 | 650 |
| MCC-40 | 40 | 4000 x 2300 | 750 |
| MCC-50 | 50 | 4500 x 2800 | 870 |
| MCC-65 | 65 | 5000 x 3000 | 870 |
| MCC-80 | 80 | 6000 x 3000 | 950 |
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Specify the Coil, Route, and Handoffs Before Selecting Capacity
Start with the maximum and minimum coil weight, OD, ID, width, center of gravity, contact-surface requirements, pickup and discharge heights, route, floor condition, cycles per shift, charging window, stopping accuracy, and upstream or downstream equipment. Then choose V-deck or V-cradle support, retention, wheel material, free-moving or rail-guided travel, battery technology, wireless or joystick control, LiDAR, safeguarding, and automation. Use the in-plant coil movement applications page to map operational handoffs, the coil transfer-system engineering guide for throughput and buffer calculations, and the heavy-duty coil-handling guide to compare forklift, crane, and dedicated-cart workflows.
The MetalPress MCC Series is a heavy-duty, all-electric, battery-powered coil transfer cart and coil transfer car for controlled movement of steel, aluminum, and specialty-metal coils inside industrial facilities. This motorized coil-handling machine moves a supported coil between storage, staging, slitting, cut-to-length, press-feeding, decoiler, uncoiler, and production areas.
Equivalent buyer terms include steel coil transfer cart, steel coil transfer car, motorized coil transfer cart, electric coil transfer cart, coil transfer trolley, coil transport cart, coil transporter, coil handling cart, and coil transport cradle. The MCC can be engineered for free-moving trackless travel, multidirectional or omnidirectional positioning, or a rail-guided route when the application requires it.
As a custom industrial coil transfer cart manufacturer and supplier, MetalPress sizes the machine around coil weight, outside diameter, width, center of gravity, deck or V-cradle geometry, loading height, travel distance, floor condition, controls, battery duty, and required line handoffs. Request a coil transfer cart quote after these inputs are defined; price and total installed cost depend on capacity, route, deck, power, controls, safeguards, and integration.