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route and manually operated overhead cranes .
Are AMRs the solution for optimal heavy payload transport or is it too difficult ? Heavy payloads present operational and safety challenges . On top of that , production working environments may require inclines and less than perfect “ wicket ” surfaces to be negotiated and , of course , outdoor transport may be required .
For example ...
> A wind turbine blade or monopole is a very large and expensive item – multiple collaborating AMRs may be required for effective transportation .
> Moving a large construction vehicle chassis , train body or steel coil optimally may require a large , yet highly agile AMR capable of negotiating routes that simply would not be feasible with remote control operations or manual operations .
Whether production requires the transportation of a large agricultural vehicle chassis , wind turbine blades , heavy steel plates , train or plane , AMRs capable of moving payloads from 1,000kg to 180,000kg are making the difference and delivering world-class productivity .
These “ smart movers ” are transforming heavy equipment production by drastically reducing the time and resources spent manoeuvring products .
However , it is important to select the right AMR type and configuration for the task . Choosing the wrong solution and failing to integrate effectively with existing processes can result in a decrease in productivity .
At Applied Integration , we use our AMR knowledge to partner and develop with best-in-class heavy payload AMR providers , ranging from tugs to flat-bed transporters . We ensure our solution provides effective transportation and generates operational performance data for status reporting and performance logging / analysis .
Typical applications include : > Aero-engine manufacture / precise position on test rigs > Train bodies > Heavy metal / castings / cable reels > Heavy palletised goods for feed into / out of processing machines > Bulk material handling > Nuclear material handling > Shipbuilding > Wind turbine manufacture
Examples of heavy payload use case applications :
Load transporter for car chassis > Payload of 1,500kg and speed of 1.8m / sec > 360 o safety coverage with LiDAR technology > Known repeatable pathway > Can select the optimal path if more than one route is allowed . > Auto alarms / indicators > Will stop if persons or objects enter zone
> 35 minutes for full battery charge with a run time of nine hours fully loaded , 12.5 hours unloaded Partner : Omron
Autonomous tow for steep inclines Transporting heavy payloads along routes with steep inclines ( up or down ) requires vehicles with sufficient torque and mass to pull / carry the payload and account for surface conditions ( friction ). It also requires the capability to hold the payload safely in position under fault conditions .
Tow trains / tugging Much time is spent moving cages / trolleys , often with little or no record of routes taken . With our partners , Applied Integration provides fully processintegrated solutions including : > Tow large trains > Manage a range of trolley types > Payload one to 30 tonnes > Compatible with slopes and uneven floors > Auto hook-up / unhook > Auto dispatch of trolleys / payload as pick / place location > Accurate alignment of trolleys with pick / place points > 360 o safety coverage with LiDAR technology > Known repeatable pathway > Auto alarms / indicators
Partner : MasterMover
Collaborating flatbed transporters
> Load capacity from one ton to 1,000 tons with single and synchronised units
> Working in single or in compound mode ( with two or more vehicles electrically synchronised )
> Vehicle communicate to traverse route effectively > Known repeatable pathway > Reports objects in path > Can select the optimal path if more than one route is allowed
> Auto alarms / indicators and will stop if persons enter zone Partner : DTA
Roller conveyor > Omni-directional steer for maximum agility > 15-ton payload > Positioning accuracy +/ - 2mm
Partner : DTA
If you ’ d like to know more about autonomous heavy load transport , contact the Applied Integration team at sales @ appliedintegration . co . uk or call 01642 717555 .
Applied Integration is a leading systems integrator , specialising in delivering the latest industry technologies with a focus on Industry 4.0 , digitalisation , Internet of Things ( IoT ), analytics , big data / cloud technologies , safety-critical systems ( SIL1 , SIL2 , SIL3 ) and robotics and collaborative robots ( Cobots ).
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