Muratec RTN-X Review: Specs and Uses of the 240 m/min Rail-Guided Pallet Carriage
Updated: 7 days ago
The Muratec RTN-X is a rail-guided vehicle that moves heavy pallets quickly between fixed points. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Where pallets must move fast along a fixed route, a rail-guided vehicle outruns both conveyors and free-driving AGVs. The RTN-X reaches 240 m/min, or 4 m/s. Different transfer devices can be mounted on the carriage, and it is commonly placed in front of an automated warehouse to distribute pallets among the storage and retrieval conveyors. The page gives no payload figure beyond describing loads as heavy-duty pallets.
Muratec RTN-X at a Glance
Max speed: 240 m/min
Guidance: Rail
Load: Heavy-duty pallets
Transfer: Mountable transfer devices
Integration: Storage and retrieval conveyors of automated warehouses
Price: on request
Muratec RTN-X Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Muratec RTN-X |
Manufacturer | Murata Machinery |
Max speed | 240 m/min |
Guidance | Rail |
Load | Heavy-duty pallets |
Transfer | Mountable transfer devices |
Integration | Storage and retrieval conveyors of automated warehouses |
Payload is not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
The carriage runs on floor rails, which gives speed and exact positioning at the cost of a fixed route.
Software and Integration
Sorting
Vehicles distribute pallets among stations in the required order.
Warehouse Link
The system is combined with AS/RS conveyors.
Muratec RTN-X Applications and Use Cases
Front of Automated Warehouses
Feeding and clearing crane aisles.
Inter-Process Transport
Moving pallets between production stages.
Heavy Load Transfer
Fast transport on a fixed route.
Muratec RTN-X Price and Value
Muratec does not publish a price for the Muratec RTN-X; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Murata Machinery (Muratec) Company Profile: History, Divisions and Subsidiaries.
Pros and Cons
Pros
240 m/min
Handles heavy pallets
Interchangeable transfer devices
Exact positioning on rails
Cons
Fixed route
Rails cross the floor
Payload not stated
No published price
Who Should Buy the Muratec RTN-X?
It fits high-throughput pallet warehouses and plants with a fixed transport route.
Muratec RTN-X FAQ
How much does the Muratec RTN-X cost?
Muratec does not publish a price for the Muratec RTN-X; it is quoted on request.
What is the Muratec RTN-X?
A rail-guided transport and sorting vehicle for pallets.
How fast is the RTN-X?
Up to 240 m/min.
What loads does the RTN-X carry?
Heavy-duty pallets.
Can the RTN-X work with an automated warehouse?
Yes, with its storage and retrieval conveyors.
Can the transfer device be changed?
Yes, different devices can be mounted.
Does Muratec publish the RTN-X payload?
No.
Who makes the RTN-X?
Murata Machinery, under the Muratec brand.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
