Automated Guided Vehicles

EP Equipment's purpose built factory dedicated to the manufacture of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV’s), which means it’s not long until they enter our product range. What does this mean for UK businesses?

What are AGV'S?

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are material handling systems or load carriers that travel autonomously throughout a warehouse, distribution centre, or manufacturing site, without an onboard operator or driver. In other words, they are ‘driverless’, the main aim is that AGV’s improve efficiency, decrease damage to goods, reduce labour costs, eliminate human error and increase uptime. Designed to be used in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, AGV’s enable safe and efficient transport process across a range of different applications. Our range of AGV’s are designed to adapt to specific requirements and usage situations, configured in conjunction with an inventory management system or stand-alone solutions. We are happy to analyse your transport structure to identify the perfect AGV to optimize your processes.

At Forktruck Solutions, we aim to make progress towards a greener future. We’ve made no compromise with our range of AGV’s either, it’s no longer a choice between improved carbon footprint or improved efficiency because our artificial intelligent material handling equipment not only saves time and money but is also designed around an emissions free lithium battery.

Our AGV’s also include all the benefits of lithium power. Opportunity charging, super-fast chargers, sealed maintenance free batteries and longer life cycle to name a few. Integrated with a unique telematics system means that our AGV’s are set to cause a storm in the material handling market taking operator error out of the equation but more importantly taking operator costs out of the business.

Here are some advantages of AGV’s?

Reduced Labour Costs:  

AGV’s reduce labour costs in your operation in many ways. By replacing human workers with AGV’s, a company pays a single expense for the equipment rather than ongoing costs that would come with additional labour, such as health care, payroll, salary increases, vacation time and human error.

Increased Safety

AGV’s are exclusively task based vehicles that are programmed with safety as a priority. Full equipped with the very latest technology such as distance detecting lasers, all round cameras, proximity sensors, 3D mapping capabilities and advanced detection systems. Equipment run by human operators do not have as many in built safety features. Moreover, eliminating the chance of human accidents makes AGV’s the safest mechanical handling option of all.

Affordable initial investment

AGV’S reduce operational costs by increasing productivity and removing labour costs. The initial cost is more expensive than hiring personnel however the ROI will prove beneficial for those willing to invest. Following years of innovation, we have discovered an reasonably priced solution by bringing Lithium battery & AGV technological development in house. Eliminating external costs and bringing Lithium AGV’s at a price point suitable for all businesses.

Eliminate Damage to Structures and product

People make mistakes, fatigue and distractions frequently occur in a working day. Accidents happen but can cost companies thousands £’s in product damages. AGV’s do not contend with the same issues that human workers do. Damaging a product or equipment can have a hefty price tag due to human error.

Reduce utility costs

One of the primary benefits of AGVs is that they can operate 24/7 in conditions that humans cannot effectively work, which ultimately increases productivity. For example, companies that add automated guided vehicles to their workforce often reduce utility costs because AGVs can operate in temperatures higher or lower than humans find comfortable which in turn reduces heating/AC and ventilation costs.

Less Expensive Than Fixed Automation

Fixed automation systems can be expensive to implement and often impact workflow during implementation. AGVs are less expensive to implement and, more importantly, do not impact operations while being implemented. This leads to less downtime and increased productivity.

Additionally, businesses will often need to adjust workflows and layout to accommodate demand and increase flexibility. A fixed automation system, once implemented, is difficult and costly to move; AGVs, on the other hand, can be easily reprogrammed to follow new paths.

Rest assured, we have the right AGV for your intralogistics requirements. We’re going through vigorous training to provide support around the clock. Depending on your warehouse requirements, you can choose between different levels of product support and maintenance options. Automated Guided Vehicles are well on their way to our dealership and we are ready to implement them into your warehouse.

"Ultimately, AGVs increase the bottom line for an operation by reducing labor costs and by increasing productivity".