Industry 4.0 relies on automation. We go along.
The use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) requires safe operation because malfunctions in the system lead to downtime, which in turn has a negative impact on the entire operational process. The right control system, regular maintenance, but also a clean track area and thus an undamaged hall floor ensure the smooth operation of the vehicles. We have made the latter our task.
Our goal was to develop a model that
1) Can be integrated into existing transport routes
2) Is suitable for any navigation method and
3) Cleans the rollers reliably.
This has resulted in the new xs series – a clean driving zone especially for very narrow rollers of AGVs. The brush grate is particularly close-meshed, so that the surface is as smooth as possible and the AGV rollers have maximum contact. This ensures a smooth and low-vibration crossing. On one hand, this is important to protect vibration-sensitive goods such as microchips, and on the other hand, to ensure that vehicles can orient themselves without interference. The rollers are cleaned purely mechanically during the crossing – no intermediate stop is required!
The model is suitable for vehicles with a maximum weight of 40 t and is available in two versions:
1) Model xs55 with dirt collection reservoir of 10mm for up to 100 passes per day.
2) Model xs65 with a larger dirt collection reservoir of 20 mm for more than 100 passes per day.
Installing the new ProfilGate® system in the production and warehouse environment reduces dirt carryover, decreases roller abrasion and floor wear while saving follow-up costs. For more information about this or our other models, please visit the product pages.
