uTrack is the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system for demanding applications and the benchmark for lean production. The uTrack system is track-guided and has unbeatable advantages over conventional AGVs: e.g. efficient heavy-load transport, high-precision positioning, fleet accuracy and maintenance-free components. Due to these outstanding features and the extreme areas of applications, we call our AGV Ultra-Track or in short: uTrack.
Ultra strong
Reliable and safe transport of products up to 200 t
uTrack is the heavy-duty AGV for automated material transport from 5 to 200 t: Due to the uTrack track guidance, even extremely long and wide loads can be moved safely. High load capacities can be realized regardless of the ground quality. Even large weight differences or the relocation of the material center of gravity have no effect on the positioning accuracy.
Ultra precise
Positioning and fleet repeat accuracy up to ±0.3 mm
The track guidance enables high-precision positioning and repeatability: consistently across the entire vehicle fleet. This unique feature enables optimal integration into automated processes and precise interaction with robots or machines. This reduces commissioning to a minimum. The uTrack track guidance eliminates lateral deviations, height tolerances or angular errors of the front and rear wheels.
Ultra efficient
The maintenance-free system with low operating costs
The maintenance-free components and high energy efficiency make the application of uTrack extremely economical and sustainable. Due to the minimal rolling resistance between the steel wheel and the steel rail, only low drive power is required to move large loads. Unlike conventional AGVs, there are no ruts in the production line and hall transitions or floor joints remain intact. Maximum productivity is offered by the integrated emergency concept: in the event of a system or power failure, uTrack keeps on working.
UTrack’s Leading edge :
Advantages over conventional AGVs
System comparison of Forum-AGV
Reduction of maintenance and energy costs (TCO)
- no component replacement due to abrasion
- no repairs to drive ways
- no service and maintenance stations
- no subsequent teaching
- no downtime due to loss of positioning
- reduced energy costs due to minimal friction
- low acquisition costs compared to conventional AGVs
Change of orientation
- only when changing direction combined with a change of orientation is needed, the uTrack system requires more effort
Flexibility
- track guidance is an efficient organizational and planning tool
- the better the production planning, the less flexibility is needed
- the uTrack system can be flexibly retrofitted and extended
Precise load transport up to 200 t
- high load capacities, regardless of the floor quality
- no effect of weight differences and center of gravity shifts on transport or transfer
- no height tolerances, e.g. in high-bay warehouses
- no inclination at the wheel/floor contact points
- no change in long-term use: floor quality, wear of wheels
- no angular deviations in the guidance of extremely large loads
Precise track guidance and positioning
- repeatable positioning and repetitive accuracies up to ±0.3 mm
- no lateral deviations
- no height tolerances
- no angular errors of front and rear wheels
- no separate protection of objects, e.g. storage systems
- no separate space requirement for safety zones
Precise fleet accuracy
- Highest fleet repeatability
- minimization of commissioning
- no individual teaching of single vehicles
Low overall height
- only 300 mm construction height for loads up to 40 t with change of direction
- even flatter overall construction heights without change of direction
- ergonomic assembly heights for employees
- compact carriage geometry for best accessibility
Maintenance-free system
- alle uTrack Komponenten sind wartungsfrei
- no maintenance or replacement of wheelsets
- no redundant drives
- no stocking of spare parts
- no open space for maintenance work
- no need for reserve vehicles
Reduction of required space
- no safety surfaces due to imprecise movements
- no breakout of the trolley
- no areas for maintenance work
- no areas for reserve vehicles
- minimal space requirement when changing direction
Highest availability and security
- maintenance-free components
- high reliability
- integrated emergency strategy by disengaging the trolleys
- safe and precise positioning
- no breakout of the trolley
- safe travel on water and oil
- no problems with metallic particles and chips
No floor abrasion
- no point loading due to the wheels
- no ruts in the hall floor
- no floor maintenance in the area of the track-guided AGVs
- for example forklifts and pallet trucks can easily drive over the RoundTrack
- best possible safety at work by avoiding tripping hazards
High energy efficiency
- minimal rolling resistance due to steel on steel (wheel on RoundTrack)
- minimum drive power required
- low power for moving heavy and large loads
Reduction of operating costs (TCO)
On the road to success with uTrack. Benefit from the economic advantages of the uTrack system. Compared to conventional AGVs, uTrack already scores with the lower acquisition costs. Further savings result from the reduction of maintenance and energy costs: e.g. no wear-related component replacement is necessary. Repairs to the RoundTracks are not necessary. In addition, no service or maintenance stations are required. Another plus point: downtimes due to the loss of the carriages position are eliminated. This means that no subsequent teaching of the carriages is necessary.
UTrack’s system
components: robust and reliable
The uTrack transport cart
The cart transports products up to 200 t automatically and with high precision. The chassis design can be individually adapted to the requirements. All system components are maintenance-free and designed for long-lasting use. The energy supply of the uTrack transport cart can be flexibly selected: battery or induction drive.
The uTrack track guidance
The RoundTrack is the basis for the exact and safe guidance of the transport cart. It is installed in the floor and can be driven over by any vehicle. Turning and lifting devices allow the AGV to change direction easily. This means that any position can be reached at the site of operation. The hall floor remains undamaged.
UTrack’s areas of application
from universal to extreme
Application example manufacturing and production lines: Flow production for large-volume and heavy products up to 200 t.
Application example storage systems: Precise approach and storage of large or sensitive material.
Application example machine operation and supply: Precise interactions with robots, machines or equipment.
