5 Tons Steering Automated Guided Vehicle for Wood Handling

Production Dilemma
A large-scale wood products manufacturer had long faced significant challenges regarding the transfer of heavy materials during its slicing operations. Traditional rail guided handling equipment was constrained by fixed paths, rendering it incapable of meeting the flexible operational demands of multiple workstations and zones.
Additionally, the facility's narrow aisles and complex layout made maneuvering difficult for standard handling equipment, thereby hindering the overall pace of production.

Solution
Based on the client's specific operational requirements and actual application scenarios, we designed and manufactured a 5 tons, maintenance-free, lithium battery powered automated guided vehicle.
The automated guided vehicle equipped with Mecanum wheels, it achieves omnidirectional movement, allowing it to maneuver flexibly even within narrow aisles. Through a combination of wireless remote control and PLC systems, the vehicle achieves precise positioning and remote operability; when integrated with laser sensor-based automatic navigation, both operational precision and ease of use are significantly enhanced.
In terms of safety, the unit incorporates integrated audible and visual warning lights, emergency stop buttons, status indicators, and safety edge sensors to ensure safe collaboration between personnel and the vehicle.

Applications
This automated guided vehicle is deployed within a wood slicing production line, where it is responsible for transferring raw materials,weighing up to 5 tons,from the storage area to the slicing machine, and subsequently conveying them to the next processing stage.
The Mecanum wheels enable the vehicle to effortlessly execute lateral translations and on-the-spot rotations within the narrow gaps between machinery; meanwhile, the wireless remote control system allows for efficient, single-operator remote control.
This AGV solution effectively resolves the challenges associated with heavy load transport and operational constraints within the workshop, reduces labor and maintenance costs, and fosters a green, highly efficient working environment for wood processing operations.