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Self‑Propelled Cabinet Loading Lift｜1‑Ton Scissor + Roller Conveyor + Remote Drive｜Military Shelter Loading

POSTED: 5/18/2026

Overview

Project type: Electro‑hydraulic lift + roller conveyor + self‑propelled remote‑controlled platform
End user: A military unit (loading/unloading of equipment cabinets into military shelters)
Key features: Scissor lift, powered roller conveyor, four‑wheel drive (differential steering), remote control, safety guardrails, outriggers
Primary use: Safely transfer heavy cabinets from ground level into a military shelter, eliminating swing risks of overhead cranes

Key Features

Scissor lift – raises the platform from ~800mm to 2,500mm to align with the shelter floor.
Powered roller conveyor – built into the platform (900mm wide, rubber‑coated rollers) moves cabinets at a low speed (5 cm/s) into the shelter.
Self‑propelled chassis – four wheels (2× Φ300 polyurethane drive wheels + 2 swivel castors), differential steering, max speed ≤8 km/h for moving around the workshop or outdoors.

Core Specifications

Parameter	Value
Model	SJY1.0‑2.5
Rated load	1,000 kg
Platform size (L×W)	2,600 × 2,200 mm (final as per approved drawing)
Roller conveyor width	900 mm
Roller spacing	50‑70 mm
Conveying speed	5 cm/s (adjustable)
Lifting stroke	1,800 mm (from 800 mm closed to 2,500 mm max)
Lifting speed	4‑6 m/min
Travel speed	≤8 km/h (stepless adjustment)
Drive wheels	2× Φ300 polyurethane non‑marking drive wheels
Steering	Swivel castors + differential steering
Battery	48V 200Ah (4×85Ah lead‑acid)
Drive motor	1.5 kW with brake
Lift motor	2.2 kW
Roller motor	0.75 kW DC, adjustable
Guardrail height	1,200 mm (removable)
Ladder height	600‑700 mm
Outriggers	4 folding legs
Control	Wired remote (spring cable, max 6m) with mode interlock
Colour	Orange‑yellow (YR04), finish grade II
Order date	Feb 16, 2024 (confirmed March 2026)
Shipment date	April 8, 2026

Key Mechanisms

Lifting system:

Scissor arms made of 120×60×5 mm rectangular tube, driven by two Φ90 hydraulic cylinders.
Power unit: 2.2 kW with emergency lowering valve (manual lowering even when power fails) and overload relief valve.
Lifting speed: 4‑6 m/min, manually adjustable.

Roller conveyor:

Roller diameter: 75 mm, spacing 50‑70 mm to evenly support the cabinet base.
Rubber coating prevents scratching. 750W DC motor with speed controller, conveying speed 5 cm/s (adjustable).
No brake – the cabinet stops by itself once it contacts the shelter floor or reaches the end.

Driving & steering:

Powered by 48V 200Ah lead‑acid battery (4×85Ah).
1.5 kW drive motor with brake. Rear fixed driving wheels, front swivel castors – steering achieved by differential speed.
Inverter provides AC220V backup power.

Safety features:

Four folding outriggers (deployed for stability during operation).
1,200 mm high removable guardrails on three sides (fixed on the outside, removable on the inside to access the shelter door).
Tail ladder (600‑700 mm high) for operator access.
Support plate bridges the gap to the shelter floor, compensating for height differences.
Wired remote controller integrates emergency stop, lift, drive and roller controls – mode interlock: only one action (lift, drive or roll) can be active at any time.

Operation Workflow

Drive into position: Use the remote to move the lift to the shelter door, then deploy the four outriggers.
Raise to correct height: Lift the platform to match the shelter floor level (max 2,500 mm), adjust the support plate.
Load the cabinet: Use a crane to place the cabinet onto the platform rollers (or roll it up via the tail ladder).
Roll in: Start the rollers forward – the cabinet moves smoothly into the shelter. The operator can walk alongside using the wired remote.
Retract: Reverse the rollers to pull the empty platform out, lower it, fold the outriggers and drive away.

All operations are done by one person with the remote – no manual pushing or pulling required.

Project Value

Value for the customer (military unit)

Eliminates swing risk: Cabinets are fully supported by rollers throughout the transfer – no crane sway, protecting sensitive electronics.
Greatly improved efficiency: One person can complete the whole loading/unloading cycle within 5 minutes – at least three times faster than crane operations.
Reduces physical labour: No manual pushing or pulling, lowering the risk of back injuries.
Adapts to confined spaces: Platform dimensions and the support plate design respect the shelter door’s limited opening (minimum approach distance ≥50 mm).

Significance for military equipment support

Provides a standardised solution for loading heavy cabinets into military shelters, radar shelters, communication command vehicles, etc.
Can be extended to field logistics, missile launch vehicles, armoured recovery vehicles – integrating transport, lifting and conveying in one unit.
Modular design (lift + conveyor + self‑propelled) can be adapted to different shelter and cabinet sizes.

Details

FAQ

The rollers fully support the cabinet during transfer – no swinging, no risk of hitting the shelter door or internal equipment, protecting sensitive electronics.

Four folding outriggers for stability
Emergency lowering valve (manual descent even during power failure)
Overload relief valve
1.2m removable guardrails
Mode interlock on remote (lift, drive or roll – only one active at a time)

Yes. Platform size, roller width, lifting height and bridge plate can be customised for different shelter doors or special vehicles.

Once trained, moving, aligning, lifting and rolling a cabinet into the shelter takes about 3‑5 minutes – over three times faster than traditional crane methods.

If you want to customize your material handling equipment, please contact us →.