Lithium‑Dedicated Guide Rail Lift｜Copper‑Free & Zinc‑Free Stainless Steel｜AGV‑Ready Interface

POSTED: 4/30/2026

Overview

Project: Chain reciprocating lift (guide rail lift)
End user: Xinjiang Xihai Lithium Group (lithium carbonate production)
Procurement agent: Xinjiang Xihai Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.
Key challenges: Copper‑free & zinc‑free + stainless steel clean design + AGV interface reservation + 6m travel / 1.5t load

Xihai Lithium is a lithium new‑material enterprise integrating mining, beneficiation and lithium salt production. Its Ruoqiang industrial park has a lithium carbonate capacity of 65,000 t/year. The project was ordered by its supply chain subsidiary.

In lithium battery production, copper and zinc particles can cause internal short circuits and thermal runaway. Therefore, all material handling equipment in lithium plants must be copper‑free, zinc‑free and use stainless steel.

The lift is installed in Ruoqiang (ground floor → first floor) to transfer 1.5 t bags of lithium raw materials, working with a pallet jack under high intensity.

The European intralogistics automation market is growing rapidly (projected CAGR >10% from 2026‑2034). This project not only solves the client’s own material handling needs, but also serves as an opportunity to build a deeper business relationship with a well‑integrated European partner.

Core Specifications

Parameter	Value
Rated load	1500 kg
Travel height	6000 mm (2 stops)
Car size	2000×2000×2000 mm
Car material	304 stainless steel (Cu‑free, Zn‑free)
Chain	20A‑1 double strand
Lifting speed	40 m/min
Safety	Elevator safety gear + polyurethane buffer
Control	PLC (Siemens) + 10″ touch screen per floor
AGV interface	PROFINET / Modbus TCP reserved
Special feature	Lithium‑dedicated, no copper/zinc; 30‑day long‑distance delivery

Solution

1. Ultra‑clean design – no copper, no zinc

• 304 stainless steel car (2000×2000×2000mm) with full welding, deck 8mm chequer plate
• All fasteners and metal parts use 316L stainless steel or aluminium alloys – no Cu, no Zn
• Eliminates contamination risk, meets <0.5µg/m³ Cu/Zn limit for battery‑grade lithium carbonate

2. Heavy load & 6m travel – chain safety + dual fall arrest

• 20A‑1 double‑strand chain (safety factor >8)
• Elevator‑grade mechanical safety gear + polyurethane buffer – locks car even if chain breaks
• Dual‑point wire rope suspension – failure of one rope does not tilt or drop the car

3. AGV interface reserved for future automation

• Siemens PLC + WinCC with open communication (PROFINET / Modbus TCP ports)
• Pre‑wired I/O expansion – AGV dispatch system can be connected later without cabinet modification
• Enables “lights‑out” factory logistics without secondary construction

4. Dynamic simulation & usage statistics

• 10″ touch screen shows real‑time car position animation
• Daily & lifetime usage counter – data exportable for production planning and preventive maintenance

5. Extreme environment & long‑distance shipping (30 days)

• Outer enclosure: cleanroom panels + stainless steel fasteners, IP54
• Reinforced wooden crates – ready for lift‑and‑power after acceptance, no on‑site rework

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