Logistics Industry — Shuttle & Conveyor
Warehouse automation system integrators and 3PL operators deploying 4-way pallet shuttles, tank shuttles, air shuttles, spider vehicles, climbing robots, and servo conveyor lines.
Servo motion stack for warehouse and logistics automation. Specialized positioning algorithm achieves ±2mm travel accuracy at 4 m/s with ±1mm fork extension precision. MTPA motor control strategy delivers up to 51% power savings vs traditional AC asynchronous motor schemes. Pre-validated BOM recipes for Tank Shuttle (50kg), 4-Way Pallet Shuttle (1.5T), Air Shuttle, and Spider Vehicle.
FIG.06 LOGISTICS Shuttle · Conveyor ±2mm ACCURACY Where this recipe fits
Warehouse and logistics automation systems — picking robots, conveying lines, goods-to-people lines, cargo lifters, layer-changing lifters, shuttles, air shuttles, climbing robots, and servo conveyor lines — demand precise positioning, energy efficiency, and reliable high-frequency start-stop operation. Kinco supplies validated BOM recipes for the most common shuttle and conveyor configurations, with specialized positioning control algorithms and MTPA motor control delivering measurable energy savings.
What the system needs to do
Tank Shuttle (50kg)
- Max travel speed 4 m/s, max acceleration 2 m/s²
- Travel positioning ±2mm, fork extension ±1mm
- 5-axis integrated servo configuration
- EtherCAT or CANopen for synchronization
4-Way Pallet Shuttle (1.5T)
- Speed 2 m/s, acceleration 0.5 m/s²
- 80-flange 1.5kW high-power motor reduces chassis height to standard pallet
- Specialized positioning algorithm for smoother operation
- Travel + jacking servo configuration
Conveyor & Fork Servos
- Pallet conveying: 70mm diameter, 600rpm (14 m/min), 60Nm torque, 1T payload
- Tank fork toggle servo: 24V Modbus, 60rpm no-load, 0.16Nm rated
- Servo + non-powered roller solution for sortation
Multi-brand component selection
The list below is a starting point. Final part numbers, quantities, and accessories are confirmed during RFQ based on motor power, I/O count, protocol, and certification scope.
| Role | Component | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| TANK-SHUTTLE | iSMD80-100-DQAK-AAK-000 | 50kg shuttle travel · 750W |
| TANK-SHUTTLE | iSMD80-040-DQAK-AAK-000 | 50kg shuttle traverse / widening · 400W |
| TANK-SHUTTLE | iSMD60-040-DQAK-AAK-000 | 50kg shuttle fork extension · 400W |
| TANK-SHUTTLE | iSMD80-075-DQAK-AAK-000 | 50kg shuttle direction change · 750W |
| 4-WAY-1.5T | SMC80S-0150-30AAK-5DSUFD145-AB-000 | 1.5T travel · 80-flange 1.5kW |
| 4-WAY-1.5T | SMC80S-0120-30SBK-5DSUFD145-AB-000 | 1.5T jacking · with brake |
| AIR-SHUTTLE | iSMD80-075-DQBK-CAK-000 × 4 | Air shuttle 30kg travel · 750W with brake |
| AIR-SHUTTLE | iSMD80-100-DQBK-CAK-000 × 2 | Air shuttle lifting · 1KW with brake |
| SPIDER | iSMD60-040-DQBK-EAK-000 × 4 | Spider vehicle travel · 400W |
| SPIDER | iSMD80-075-DQBK-EAK-000 × 4 | Spider vehicle winches · 750W |
| CONVEYOR | iSMK60-021-DMAK-AA-000-BSC × 2 | Conveying + jacking · 50kg pallet |
| FORK-SERVO | Tank Fork Toggle Servo | 24V · Modbus · 0.16/0.48Nm · 52×28×66mm |
| CTRL | Kinco AK840 | EtherCAT master · anti-shaking algorithm |
Reference comparison: vs AC asynchronous motor + VFD stacks / Siemens shuttle motion stacks.
Alternative selection reference only. Final compatibility must be verified by power rating, I/O count, protocol, software logic, cabinet layout, safety requirements, and local approval.
How we size each component
- Payload class drives motor frame: 50kg → iSMD80, 1.5T → SMC80S 80-flange 1.5kW.
- Anti-shaking PLC algorithm required for spider cars to prevent load table oscillation during short-distance handling.
- iSMD multi-turn absolute encoders eliminate homing-on-startup delay, critical for high-throughput sites.
- Fork toggle servo selection: 24V Modbus version for cost-sensitive sites, integrated CAN version for high-speed sortation.
Practical notes for cabinet build
- Integrated servos consolidate motor + encoder + drive cabling, reducing field wiring by ~60% vs split designs
- Optical/electrical signals from sortation sensors connect to drive IO ports — minimizing field wiring
- EtherCAT topology required when multiple shuttle axes need ms-level sync
- Shielded cabling with proper grounding under high-frequency start-stop duty cycles
Coming from a legacy brand
- AC asynchronous + VFD shuttle replacement: motor frame and gearbox typically differ — mechanical re-validation required.
- Existing SCADA tag mapping needs review — Kinco standardized object dictionary may differ from legacy.
- Power saving claims (up to 51%) are measured vs AC asynchronous baseline; sites already running PMSM see smaller delta.
When to use this recipe — and when not to
Good fit
- New shuttle projects requiring fast time-to-deployment
- Replacement of AC asynchronous motor shuttle stacks for energy savings
- Multi-vehicle warehouses needing standardized BOM across shuttle types
Not the right fit
- Ultra-heavy shuttle applications above 2T per vehicle (consult engineering)
- Cryogenic or high-temperature warehouse environments outside motor rating
- Sites requiring specific WMS vendor-certified motion stacks (Dematic, Vanderlande)
Available technical documentation
The documents below can be shared during RFQ review. Some materials are subject to NDA depending on the manufacturer.
Questions about this recipe
What energy savings can the MTPA control strategy actually deliver?
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