Rail logistics system for modern hospital transportation
- Independent rail carts with point-to-point routing
- Payload up to 30 kg; 30 L effective cart volume
- Horizontal speed 0.8 m/s; vertical speed 0.5 m/s; three speed gears
- Single-track and dual-track stations for different traffic levels
- 2P / 3P / 4P rail changers for flexible route selection
- Fire windows with flip rail linked to the fire alarm system
- Empty-cart garage keeps carts close to calling stations
- Electronic lock/password and optional UV disinfection
- Anti-collision and automatic braking
- Central control with 3D route view, alarms and transport history
- Suitable for new-build and existing hospital buildings
The rail logistics system uses independent carts on an aluminium track network. Each cart travels directly from sender to receiver, including vertical transfer between floors, without waiting for a hospital lift or sharing a route with other carts.
Up to 30 kgCart payload
0.8 / 0.5 m/sHorizontal / vertical
30 LCart volume
24/7On-demand transport
How the rail system works
Element | Function |
|---|---|
Rail network | Aluminium track with power and communication rails; horizontal and vertical routes |
Cart | Sealed carrier with electronic lock, anti-collision and optional UV disinfection |
Station | Single- or dual-track send/receive point with touchscreen and automatic protection |
Rail changer | Diverts carts at junctions; 2P, 3P or 4P configurations |
Fire window | Fire-rated wall penetration with flip rail linked to the fire alarm |
Empty-cart garage | Keeps spare carts near stations for fast dispatch |
Control center | Monitors cart position, route, faults and transport history |
Typical applications
- Infusion bags, medicines and controlled drugs
- Consumables and central supply sterile packs
- Blood products and laboratory samples
- Medical records and documents
- Operating theatre, ICU, pharmacy, CSSD and ward stations
Track layout, station type, rail-changer configuration and fire-window locations are project-specific. Contact FulCare with the floor plan and material flow for a scheme design.
Models and specifications
PayloadUp to 30 kg (model-dependent); standard cart 15 kg
Cart volume30 L
Speed0.8 m/s horizontal; 0.5 m/s vertical; three gears
TrackAluminium-magnesium alloy, anodized; dedicated control rail
StationsSingle-track / dual-track
Rail changer2P / 3P / 4P configurations
Fire protectionFire window + flip rail, fire-alarm interface
Cart safetyElectronic lock/password, anti-collision, automatic braking
DisinfectionOptional UV inside cart
ControlCentral monitoring, 3D route view, fault alarms, history
Power24 V DC on-track supply
Typical itemsInfusion, drugs, consumables, blood products, records, sterile packs
