Application solution
Autonomous Forklift Motion Solution
Autonomous forklift OEMs (narrow-aisle pallet movers, stackers, reach trucks, straddle stackers) requiring integrated traction + steering + pump control with global certification.
Purpose-built motion control for autonomous forklifts. <em>KD200/KD210 controllers</em> integrate traction, pump, and steering in one unit (24V/48V wide voltage). <em>SMC servo motors</em> with 20-bit absolute encoder and ≥92% efficiency. <em>G2100H-CTP HMI</em> with 10.1" screw-lock industrial touchscreen. Kinco holds 60%+ China market share in autonomous forklift drive/motor components.
The application demands · what we engineer
Integrated Controller
- Traction + pump + steering control in a single unit (KD210)
- 24V–60VDC wide voltage range
- Built-in PLC function with open programming environment
Motor & Drive
- SMC130D series 1.5–3 kW servo with 20-bit absolute encoder
- ≥92% efficiency, CE/UL/RoHS certified
- Built-in thermal protection (option)
Operator HMI
- 10.1" industrial capacitive touchscreen (G2100H-CTP)
- 1280×800 resolution, dual HDMI + VGA + Type-C
- Screw-lock connectors for vibration resistance
System architecture
Controller → AMR / FORKLIFT components over a shared control / motion bus. Derived from the recommended BOM.
Architecture as text
- CTRL: Kinco KD210-1-250-L — Integrated traction + pump (24V/48V) · controls 3-phase async/sync
- CTRL: Kinco KD200-1-250-L — Traction-only controller (24V/48V)
- DRIVE: Kinco FD164S-AB-000 — 1.5–3 kW servo drive · for SMC130D pairing
- DRIVE: Kinco FD125-AB-000 — Steering drive · 24V/48V
- MOTOR: Kinco SMC130D-0150-30WBK-4DSH-NT03 — 1.5 kW · with GK10 gearbox · for ≤2m lift pallet truck
- MOTOR: Kinco SMC130D-0300-30WBK-4DSH-NM04 — 3 kW · with GK16 gearbox
- WHEEL: Kinco iSMD60D-040-DQAK-AA-000 — Integrated steering drive wheel · multi-turn encoder
- WHEEL: Kinco iGMK60D-040-DMAK-AA-000-G035 — Alternative integrated steering wheel · single-turn encoder
- HMI: Kinco G2100H-CTP — 10.1" industrial touchscreen · HDMI+VGA · plug-and-play
Bill of materials
The engineered stack — components appear here as evidence. Each links to its product family.
| Role | Component | Key spec |
|---|---|---|
| CTRL | Kinco KD210-1-250-L | Integrated traction + pump (24V/48V) · controls 3-phase async/sync |
| CTRL | Kinco KD200-1-250-L | Traction-only controller (24V/48V) |
| DRIVE | Kinco FD164S-AB-000 | 1.5–3 kW servo drive · for SMC130D pairing |
| DRIVE | Kinco FD125-AB-000 | Steering drive · 24V/48V |
| MOTOR | Kinco SMC130D-0150-30WBK-4DSH-NT03 | 1.5 kW · with GK10 gearbox · for ≤2m lift pallet truck |
| MOTOR | Kinco SMC130D-0300-30WBK-4DSH-NM04 | 3 kW · with GK16 gearbox |
| WHEEL | Kinco iSMD60D-040-DQAK-AA-000 | Integrated steering drive wheel · multi-turn encoder |
| WHEEL | Kinco iGMK60D-040-DMAK-AA-000-G035 | Alternative integrated steering wheel · single-turn encoder |
| HMI | Kinco G2100H-CTP | 10.1" industrial touchscreen · HDMI+VGA · plug-and-play |
Candidate BOM, subject to engineering review. Kinco performance and installed-base figures reflect the manufacturer's product portfolio. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
What we engineered & validated
KD210 selected for forklifts requiring integrated pump control; KD200 sufficient for traction-only.
1.5 kW + GK10 gearbox covers pallet trucks/stackers with ≤2m lift. 3 kW + GK16 gearbox for higher-duty applications.
CAN bus topology with proper termination
Replacing Curtis controllers: KD210 covers traction + pump + steering, deployment is simpler than Curtis equivalent.
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Frequently asked
How dominant is Kinco in the China autonomous forklift component market?
Per Kinco's 2026 published data, they hold a #1 market position with 60%+ share of China's autonomous forklift drive & motor component segment, covering approximately 3,000 deployed autonomous forklift units (source: Kinco autonomous-forklift component solutions, 2026).
Is the KD210 simpler to deploy than Curtis controllers?
Kinco's published materials state the KD210 integrates traction, pump, and steering in one unit, eliminating the multi-controller installation that Curtis-style deployments require. Specific deployment effort depends on forklift platform and existing electrical architecture.
What's the difference between iSMD and iGMK integrated steering wheels?
iSMD60D uses a multi-turn absolute encoder (retains position across multiple shaft rotations after power loss). iGMK60D uses a single-turn encoder (more cost-effective when startup positioning is predictable). Both target the same physical envelope.
What we are
An independent engineering & sourcing partner. We architect the amr / forklift stack, select and integrate the BOM across supplier lines, and validate the system before you commit.
Where it does not fit
Forklifts requiring high-voltage 80V+ systems outside the 72–96V adapter range without engineering review Component certifications are per datasheet; system-level certification of your finished machine remains the integrator's responsibility, subject to engineering review.
How this solution is delivered
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