Tugger AGV
Tows a train of carts on fixed routes between store and line; suited to in-plant delivery with many stops and a steady cycle.
Tows a train of carts on fixed routes between store and line; suited to in-plant delivery with many stops and a steady cycle.
A tugger AGV pulls a train of carts on set routes between the store, the supermarket area and line-side stations. Compared with moving one pallet at a time, one trip serves several stations, which suits assembly plants with steady takt times in automotive components, appliances and electronics. Navigation is laser SLAM with no floor changes; carts can be coupled automatically or by hand, and stops are set per station.
Typical uses
- Line-side milk runs in assembly plants
- Bulk replenishment from the store to the line supermarket
- Finished goods from the line to staging
- Long in-plant routes with many stops
Key figures
| Towing capacity | 1,000–5,000 kg (whole train) |
|---|---|
| Carts | 1–5, depending on aisles and turning radius |
| Navigation | Laser SLAM, repeatability ±10 mm |
| Speed | ≤ 1.5 m/s (loaded speed limited per route) |
| Coupling | Automatic or manual hitch |
| Battery | Lithium, automatic charging |
| Safety | Front and rear safety scanners, emergency stop, audible and visual warnings; ISO 3691-4 |
Figures are typical configuration ranges; exact specifications are set per project.
Options
- Automatic coupling and uncoupling carts
- Call buttons and interface to MES
- Door and lift integration
- Outdoor version for plant roads
- Under-ride tuggers: the robot drives under the cart and couples to it, 1.5 t class
Scope of supply
- Machine, drives and control cabinet, assembled and dry-run tested before shipping
- The equipment's own control and fleet software; interfaces to your existing WMS / ERP as the project requires
- Drawings: general arrangement, foundation and anchor plan, electrical schematics
- Conformity documents for the equipment and the whole line, the split of responsibilities and the acceptance criteria are set out in the contract according to the project scope
- Spare-parts list and wear-part recommendation; a first batch can ship with the equipment
- Factory acceptance (FAT): attend in person or follow by live video
- Installation, commissioning and operator training can be included in the offer
What we need for an offer
- Routes, number of stops and trips per hour
- Cart size, weight per cart and train length
- Aisle widths, turns and ramps
- Floor condition, indoor or outdoor