Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) represent the cutting edge of intralogistics automation, offering businesses a reliable, efficient, and safe solution for transporting materials throughout warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities.
Central Conveyors provides comprehensive AGV solutions tailored to your specific operational requirements, enhancing productivity whilst reducing operational costs.
What Are Automated Guided Vehicles
Automated Guided Vehicles are driverless transport systems that operate without human intervention, autonomously moving materials from one location to another following predetermined paths or using advanced navigation systems. These intelligent machines form part of a complete system comprising the vehicles themselves, master control software, data communication units, and charging stations.
At Central Conveyors, we design and implement bespoke AGV solutions that seamlessly integrate with your existing processes, infrastructure, and management systems to optimise material flow throughout your facility.
Navigation Technologies
AGVs rely on sophisticated navigation systems to ensure precise, reliable movement through complex environments:
Laser-Based Natural Feature Navigation
Our premium AGV solutions utilise advanced laser sensors to scan the surrounding environment, creating detailed maps of the operational space. This infrastructure-free approach offers:
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Maximum flexibility with no need for physical guides or markers
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Easy adaptation to changing layouts and requirements
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Seamless integration into existing facilities
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Reduced installation time and costs
Track-Guided Navigation
For certain applications, track-guided navigation using magnetic tape or optical markers provides a structured, highly reliable solution. These systems offer:
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Predictable, fixed routes for repetitive tasks
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Simple implementation in structured environments
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Cost-effective solutions for specific applications
AGV Applications Across Industries
Automated Guided Vehicles excel in diverse industrial environments, delivering significant improvements to operational efficiency:
Manufacturing
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Component delivery to production lines
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Work-in-progress transportation
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Finished goods movement
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Waste removal
Warehousing & Distribution
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Pallet transport and storage
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Order fulfilment support
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Cross-docking operations
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Loading/unloading areas
Food & Beverage
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Raw material handling
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Packaging material supply
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Finished product transport
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Cold storage operations
Retail & E-commerce
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Inventory movement
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Order consolidation
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Returns processing
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Cross-channel fulfilment
Pharmaceuticals
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Sterile environment transport
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Temperature-controlled movement
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Regulated material handling
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Quality-controlled processes
Types of AGVs
Central Conveyors offers a comprehensive range of AGV solutions to address specific material handling requirements:
Tow Tractors
Ideal for pulling multiple loads on trailers, these AGVs efficiently transport large volumes of materials over medium to long distances, making them perfect for production line supply and waste removal applications.
Pallet Handling AGVs
Designed for transporting palletised loads, these versatile vehicles handle standard pallets and pallet cages, with capabilities for floor-level transport or rack storage and retrieval at various heights.
Heavy-Duty AGVs
Engineered for substantial loads up to 2 tonnes, these robust AGVs are suited to demanding industrial environments requiring the movement of heavy components or finished goods.
Counterbalanced AGVs
These versatile vehicles combine the capabilities of traditional counterbalanced forklifts with autonomous navigation, offering flexibility for various load types and storage requirements.
Very Narrow Aisle AGVs
Specialised for high-density storage environments, these AGVs operate in narrow aisles and reach significant heights, maximising storage capacity whilst maintaining efficient material flow.
Platform AGVs
Compact and manoeuvrable, these units excel in tight spaces and can transport goods on specially designed transfer platforms or integrate with conveyor systems for seamless material flow.
Why Choose Central Conveyors
Central Conveyors delivers unparalleled expertise to provide solutions precisely matched to your material handling requirements.
Unlike many competitors who operate as intermediaries with limited product offerings, Central Conveyors maintains an in-house team of dedicated project managers, design specialists, and mechanical engineers. This approach enables us to engineer bespoke systems that align exactly with your specifications whilst maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Beyond our core design, manufacturing, and installation services, Central Conveyors ensures exceptional post-purchase support. Each system is accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including operational manuals and detailed spare parts catalogues.
Our central East Midlands location provides optimal accessibility to service clients across the UK and European markets.
For detailed information about our product range, contact our team on 01509 816064.
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Central Conveyors Ltd,
Unit 13 & 14, Kernan Drive,
Swingbridge Trading Estate, Loughborough,
LE11 5JF