INTRALOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
WITH iCART
T
he iCart, from ADM Automation,
is establishing itself as a unique
solution in a wide range of
intralogistics applications. The modular
design and radical buffering approach
is bringing big savings in this business
sector. unload options, is a “game changer”
in distribution transfer and buffering
applications. These “intelligent” robots
work in swarms, co-operating with
one another to minimise the need
for intermediate manual handling
operations during processing.
Move and Store Pallet Handling with iCart.
A major problem in the distribution of
mail and material by trolleys is the large
cost of labour within the process. That’s
what a trolleys were designed for, to be
pushed around by people. Unfortunately
they are not “automation friendly”. Most
applications also involve queueing of
trolleys prior to processing or forwarding
via external road transport. Operators
can end up walking over 50 miles per
week. The wooden pallet and its modern
plastic alternative are at the heart of
many logistics processes. iCart brings
a fresh approach to pallet handling
applications. It’s simple. Keep everything
at a height that suits the operator rather
than the machinery. Transfer to and
from iCarts is carried out with modules
designed to minimise or eliminate
operator involvement.
These problems are solved with the iCart
Truck AGV and the iCart Shuttle buffer,
a radical approach to automated trolley
storage.
The combination of iCart AGVs with iCart
Shuttle Buffers, plus a variety of load/
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No lifting and lowering by operators.
Operators build a stack of product on a
euro pallet. An iCart is then requested
via a pushbutton. When the iCart arrives
the operator slides the full pallet onto
the iCart and then releases the iCart
using the pushbutton.
Stop devices automatically latch up to
hold the load in place.
Automated transfers units can be used
to drive down costs further. Laser safety
scanners stop the transfer when persons
approach giving safe open access to
equipment.
A modular approach to automated in-
house logistics solutions
iCart systems are modular robotic
solutions designed to solve in-house
logistics and intralogistics problems.
They bring about radical improvements
in key performance indicators for their
customers. iCart modules integrate with
one another and complete systems can
be quickly customised to suit specific
requirements.
iCart is developed and manufactured
in the UK by ADM Automation Limited.
Since 1979 ADM has been creating
innovative automation solutions for the
worlds best companies.
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