Dock N' Lock - Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for Product Delivery
On Dec 25, 2020/By Fori Automation, LLC/In Automated Guided Vehicles
Cost effective, flexible AGV solutions have allowed automotive companies to implement a safe, reliable and repeatable material handling solution within their build processes.
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Dock N’ Lock AGVs were built to fit within existing plants and each plants respective material handling strategy. The AGVs were commissioned to replace non-value added material handling tasks. Specifically as a direct replacement for all of the fork lifts, creating a “fork free” environment. The Dock N’ Lock AGVs are responsible for auto-docking to the pictured companion carts. Previous
methodology utilizing fork lifts was not a safe or reliable option, the Dock N’ Lock AGVs solved this problem.
The automated locking feature is what differentiates the Dock N’ Lock AGVs from standard Tuggers. The AGVs were required to auto-couple to newly developed racks, doing so removed the need for operator interface and allowed the end user to relocate operators to value added activities. The vehicles were required to repeatedly locate within +/- 10mm and travel at speeds up to 200 feet per minute.
A fully integrated, automated Vehicle Management System (VMS) was also provided. The VMS handles the traffic routing between the 19+ vehicles that are currently operating within the system. The VMS has the ability to track and store faults, monitor battery consumption and ensure safe operation by monitoring all safety devices.
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