STANDARD & CUSTOMISED AGVs

Jervis B. Webb Company has a long history of successful AGV installations in a variety of challenging industrial and commercial environments. Webb offers a complete line of standard and custom automatic guided and system controls. But it takes more than just hardware and controls to put material handling systems to work for you. It requires a thorough understanding of your material handling needs to provide innovative ways to enhance productivity. As one of the largest producers of custom-engineered material handling systems in the world, Webb's broad experience enables them to provide solutions that will meet your needs today and in the future.

STANDARD & CUSTOMISED AGCs

SmartCart® is a battery powered magnetic tape or bar guided Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) that is simpler and less expensive than traditional Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs).

• Variable speeds from 3 to 36 metres per minute
• Fast installation
• Up to 1,814 kg capacity

Fast installation of the magnetic tape guidepath gives you maximum flexibility for faster installations or quick guidepath modifications. The guidepath can be installed in advance of product changeover, significantly reducing production downtime. An in-floor wire guidepath is an option.

The SmartCart AGC is ideal for use as an assembly platform in low to medium volume production where the product is set on a fixture attached to the drive module frame or to an optional load handling frame up to 152 cm x 304 cm.

Assembly production rates can be increased or decreased on demand simply by adding or removing AGC’s from the line. This is a substantial benefit over conventional assembly conveyor methods which require the assembly line to be designed and installed up front for the maximum potential production rate.

The SmartCart AGC can be used as a load carrier, with load platform or transfer mechanism such as a non-driven conveyor bed.

A prime area for cost savings in manufacturing plants is in process inventory reduction. A SmartCart system will move material between stations with regularity and predictability.