![]() What’s more, new players have entered the market, such as Kiva Systems, RMT, Seegrid, SI Systems, INRO and Kollmorgen. The solution is operating through all shifts without interruption.Recent ProMat and North American materials handling shows have seen the introduction of automatic guided carts (AGCs), mobile robots and, more recently, hybrid lift trucks to the AGV portfolio. The operators appreciate being able to operate the AGVs and lifts independently because it saves time and protects the frame components. In this case, the customer was thrilled that their line started up without issue. We stand behind our work and are willing to accept that risk. This shifts the installation risk away from our customers. Advance Prove-Out Creates Uneventful InstallĪnother benefit of working with RedViking is that we prove-out the mechanical and controls features of our AGVs on our one-of-a-kind inductive power test track. A RedViking design standard is to never over-automate a project. We did not recommend wireless guidance because it would have been more automation than they needed. However, the customer’s assembly process followed a straight-line path. Never Over-AutomateĪGVs with wireless guidance were considered. For this customer, a heavy-duty lift with extra capacity for shifting side loads was critical to provide frame access and positioning. More importantly, a battery-powered AGV does not have sufficient power to power to simultaneously move the vehicle and power the lift in this application. This would require purchasing additional AGVs to replace those that are charging this was not cost-effective. Battery-Powered AGVs Were Consideredīattery-powered AGVs were considered but ruled out for several reasons. Battery-powered AGVs cannot operate 24/7 without being charged. This did not work for this customer because they needed their line to be operational at all times. They also have a low profile to allow improved operator access to interact with the large, heavy truck frame while. Our AGVs provide 24/7 lift and transport, and rails offer an affordable guidance option for their straight-line path. The solution used inductive power transfer (IPT ®) AGVs with rail guidance. With RedViking’s AGV solution, the customer’s assembly process is safer and more efficient. ![]() Operators had to manually position the frames onto the conveyor. The cords and lines from the electric carts created a trip hazard. ![]() The electric rail carts, used to transport the frames to a 3-strand conveyor, could not run the full length of the line. This part of the process was more risky for the operator than our customer wanted. ![]() It was hard for the operators to see the damage, so often, it was unnoticed until after the frame had been built up. Hoses and lines were damaged as a result. The airbags left no room to manipulate the frames into place. This process was cumbersome and frustrating. Frames were transported to the line by large J-hooks. Airbags were used to lift the frames onto an electric rail cart. Operators transferred the frames from the rail carts onto 3-strand conveyers. As frame components progressed through assembly, they trailed cords and lines. Our customer’s original process was cumbersome. Operator Controlled Lift and Positioning.24/7 Movement and Lift Without Recharging.
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