Autonomous Lift Trucks

Autonomous Lift Trucks

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have come a long way since their conception, providing primarily horizontal transportation at first but now fulfilling various tasks to optimize warehouse operations. Autonomous lift trucks are a type of AGV that automate the retrieval and transport of pallets and other loads without human operators. AGV lift trucks can use the full height of your warehouse, putting away and retrieving pallets in high-bay racking.

Applications of Autonomous Warehouse Vehicles

AGV lift trucks typically run on a fixed path, speeding up and simplifying the repetitive movement of materials. They are best used for functions that require little to no decision-making from an operator, such as transportation, distribution, sortation and order picking.

Many types of lift trucks can be customized to meet your facility’s unique demands. They can be engineered to handle any kind of load, whether small or large, and can be built in various sizes and capacities. AGV trucks offer a reliable and flexible alternative to other transportation methods, increasing safety, production efforts and your bottom line.

The Benefits of an AGV Transportation System

Robotic lift trucks provide many advantages within warehouse processes, working in continuous round-the-clock operations to cover several shifts. Their 24/7 performance enables faster production times and smoother workflows. Many AGV lift trucks can run two shifts on one full charge, though opportunity charging between tasks increases the run time and helps ensure lift availability across all shifts.

Some of the other benefits of autonomous lift trucks include:

• Reduced labor and production costs: AGV trucks mitigate the cost of finding and onboarding new workers, bringing your facility closer to the ultimate lights-out warehouse. Automated lift trucks lower movement costs per pallet and per case, saving you money on production expenses.
• Alleviated ergonomic impact: AGVs reduce repetitive, physically demanding tasks in today’s fast-paced distribution operations. These automatic forklifts are in high demand in distribution centers with repetitive and routine pallet movements. 
• Heightened productivity: Your organization will see an increase in productivity when you use AGV trucks to help with tasks such as moving products off a truck, relocating containers in pallet quantities and more. 
• Elevated working conditions: With AGV trucks handling tedious and repetitive tasks, your workforce will be free to focus on more important business operations. The lift trucks will work collaboratively with your team to expand their capacity and fill in gaps.
• Streamlined workflow: Reduce barriers like conveyors and improve traffic by investing in an automated vehicle. AGVs are also entirely scalable, enabling you to maintain a smooth workflow even while you grow.
• Improved safety: Many AGV lift trucks are equipped with safety sensors that will protect your products, facility and workforce from damage or harm. Robotic lift trucks will help protect shelving, loads, pallets and other trucks as they navigate more accurately and safely than manned forklifts.

Customized Automated Guided Vehicles for Material Handling

Siggins has been dedicated to customer satisfaction since 1946, striving to provide the comprehensive and personalized range of high-quality products and services clients need to ensure success and improve their bottom line. Our experts will design, modify and install warehouse technology solutions that meet your company’s specifications.

Our engineers and consultants bring decades of industry expertise to your unique situation, working with your team to find the best material handling solutions for your facility’s space and resources. We will analyze your operations, current systems and load characteristics to find the autonomous vehicle that fits your application.

Find an AGV Truck That Meets Your Needs at Siggins

Streamline your processes with assistance from Siggins. Our experts are ready to help you find the AGV solutions your facility needs. Request a site survey or contact us today to learn how automated lift trucks can improve your warehouse operations.