SEER Robotics 1400 Kg Autonomous Counterbalance Truck (SCB-1400)

Most automation projects stop at the aisle, because the pallets that matter sit on a floor, a rack or a stand, and somebody has to lift them. The SEER Robotics 1400 Kg Autonomous Counterbalance Truck (SCB-1400) takes on that job without a driver. It lifts, carries and sets down loads the way a counterbalanced forklift does, while a laser navigation system does the steering.

The SEER Robotics 1400 Kg Autonomous Counterbalance Truck (SCB-1400) is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SEER Robotics and its platform

SEER Robotics is listed in Hong Kong under the code 06106.HK. The company describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around what it calls the Robot Brain. It serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. For a buyer, that background matters because a vehicle like the SCB-1400 is only one part of a working system. The control software, the navigation and the fleet coordination around it decide how well it performs day after day.

The same company builds a wider family of autonomous forklifts and pallet trucks. The sources also name other versions in the counterbalance line: the SCB-2000EU, the SCB-3000EU, the SFL-CPD20-Y and the SFL-CPD30-Y. This page concerns the SCB-1400 only, and every figure below belongs to that model.

Where the SCB-1400 fits

The SCB-1400 is a counterbalanced autonomous forklift. In a counterbalanced truck the load is carried out in front of the machine and the vehicle's own mass balances it. This is the layout many sites already know from manned forklifts. It suits operations that load from the floor, that work with several pallet styles, or that cannot rebuild their layout around a different kind of vehicle.

Navigation is by Laser SLAM, which means the truck builds and follows a map of its surroundings using lidar rather than relying on markers laid into the floor. The truck carries one SLM-SLE4248 lidar and three SLD40 units. Those sensors support both positioning and protection of people and goods around the truck.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the IP rating, the certifications, the power consumption, the connectivity protocols, the noise level or the contents of the box; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SCB-1400 different from an autonomous pallet truck?

An autonomous pallet truck is excellent for moving loads along the floor. A counterbalanced truck adds a mast and a lifting height of 3000 mm, so it can place a pallet on a rack or a stand, not only on the ground. The SCB-1400 is built for that second kind of task. It also accepts a range of pallet types: rack pallets, pallet cages, closed pallets, 4-way entry pallets and 2-way entry pallets. That flexibility matters at sites where the pallet stock is mixed and cannot be standardized overnight.

The fork outer width can be set between 400 mm and 700 mm, which helps when loads are not all the same size. The manufacturer also lists customization options: fork width, robot height, color, logo and automatic fork positioning. These let a project team fit the truck to a particular scenario instead of changing the scenario to fit the truck.

If your work is mostly floor-level transport, you may want to look at the pallet trucks in the same brand range, such as the SEER Robotics Autonomous Pallet Truck (SFL-CBD20). If you need lifting and counterbalance handling, this page is the right one.

How does the SCB-1400 navigate and stop safely?

The truck positions itself with Laser SLAM navigation and a stated position accuracy of ±10 mm and angle accuracy of ±1°. Four lidar units, one SLM-SLE4248 and three SLD40, watch the space around it. At 1.0 m/s with a full load the braking distance is no more than 50 cm, and at 1.5 m/s with no load it is no more than 65 cm.

The truck can also handle the small imperfections of real floors. The listed passability is a slope below 5%, a step of 10 mm and a gap of 30 mm. Floors with larger steps or gaps should be reviewed before deployment, and the operating range of 0℃ to 55℃ with 5% to 90% relative humidity, without compression or condensation, should be matched against the site.

Who is the SCB-1400 for?

Warehouse and distribution operators are the clearest fit. They have pallets to put into racking and take out again, with repeating routes and shifts that are hard to staff. Factories with line-side or inter-process pallet movement will also find the rated load of 1400 kg and the compact turning radius of 1299 mm useful in busy aisles.

The truck is also relevant for integrators and project engineers who need a counterbalanced platform they can adapt through the listed customization options. With a battery life of 6 to 8 hours and a 2-hour charge from 10% to 80%, it suits sites that can plan charging into the shift pattern.

Buyers whose loads are heavier should consider the larger siblings. The SEER Robotics 2000 Kg Counterbalanced Autonomous Forklift (SFL-CPD20-Y) and the SEER Robotics 3000 Kg Counterbalanced Autonomous Forklift (SFL-CPD30-Y) are listed on this site. You can also browse the full Counterbalanced Forklifts category to compare them.

What is the SCB-1400 used for?

1. Rack loading and unloading. It lifts pallets up to a standard height of 3000 mm and places them in storage positions.
2. Floor-to-floor transfers. It carries pallets between stations, buffers and dispatch areas along repeatable routes.
3. Production line supply. It brings pallets of material to the line and removes finished goods.
4. Mixed pallet handling. It works with rack pallets, pallet cages, closed pallets and both 2-way and 4-way entry pallets.
5. Shift-spanning transport. A battery life of 6 to 8 hours and short charging let it cover long working periods.
6. Customized site tasks. Fork width, height, color, logo and automatic fork positioning can be adapted to a specific scenario.

Pricing and Availability

Every project is different, so this truck is offered by quotation. Send us your pallet types, lifting heights, route layout and working conditions, and we will respond with a proposal that fits. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The SCB-1400 is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What load can the SCB-1400 carry?

The rated load capacity is 1400 kg (3086.47 lb) at a load centre distance of 500 mm (19.69 in).

How high can it lift?

The standard lifting height is 3000 mm (118.11 in). Robot height is one of the options the manufacturer lists for customization.

How does it navigate?

It uses Laser SLAM navigation, with a position accuracy of ±10 mm and an angle accuracy of ±1°. It carries one SLM-SLE4248 lidar and three SLD40 lidars.

How long does the battery last and how fast does it charge?

The lithium iron phosphate battery is rated 25.6 V / 200 Ah. The comprehensive battery life is 6 to 8 hours, and charging from 10% to 80% takes 2 hours.

Which pallets can it handle?

It is compatible with rack pallets, pallet cages, closed pallets, 4-way entry pallets and 2-way entry pallets. The fork outer width ranges from 400 mm to 700 mm.

Can it be customized?

Yes. The manufacturer lists fork width, robot height, color, logo and automatic fork positioning as customization options.

Where can I buy the SCB-1400 and what does it cost?

You can request a quotation on this page. The cost depends on the configuration and the project, so we give it in the quotation together with delivery, customs and support arrangements.

Summary

The pallet that sits on the floor is easy to automate, and the pallet that must go up on a rack is the harder job. The SCB-1400 addresses that harder job with a counterbalanced layout, a 3000 mm standard lifting height, Laser SLAM navigation and a rated load of 1400 kg. It handles several pallet types, runs for 6 to 8 hours per charge, and can be customized to the site. For a quotation or to discuss your application, this page is the starting point.