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Benefits

Benefits To Automation

What makes autonomous vehicle integration successful is thoughtful planning for how it will be incorporated into your operation. It is important to explore warehouse layouts and be open to revisions that require new traffic patterns or associate training.

  • Improve safety and space utilization
  • Reduce production and labor costs
  • Flexible automation and easily deployed
  • Scalable
  • Easy and fast installation
  • Timely support, service, and maintenance
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AGV

Strategies For High Traffic Areas

An automated guided vehicle (AGV) is ideal for areas with heavy traffic involving forklifts, pedestrians, and products, where accidents are a high risk. Customers using AGVs have reduced traffic congestion, minimized assembly process stops, decreased employee foot traffic, and created more floor space. 

With low maintenance needs, AGVs offer a strong return on investment by eliminating forklift and operator costs. Additionally, product damage is reduced due to less handling.

Moving Product With An AGV

Don't Automate A Bad Process

Toyota Bastian Solutions CB18 automated guided vehicle placing product on pallet racking.
FAQ

Automation FAQ

Stepping into automation can be both exciting and overwhelming. ProLift addresses some frequently asked questions and is available for further discussions to help guide you through the process.

What Are The Options For Automated Guided Vehicles?

AGV options include capabilities for horizontal transportation and vertical lifting.

How Do AGVs Navigate Through A Warehouse?

AGVs typically operate using GPS and navigation options that include LiDAR, which uses lasers to measure and detect obstacles along the path. Magnetic floor tape for guided movement is another option.

Can The Equipment Be Adapted To New Routes And Workflows?

Absolutely, you’re not confined to the original route. Adjust your AGV track as your warehouse layout and operations evolve.

How Much Space Is Required To Operate An AGV?

There's not a specific guideline on the space needed to operate an AGV. LiDAR technology detects people and stops automatically, utilizing memory to navigate. Its functionality is highly application-specific, tailored to the tasks it’s programmed to perform and the objects it needs to detect.

What Is The Partnership Between Toyota and Bastian Solutions?

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics Company, is a leader in industrial technology and advanced material handling automation. Through its partnership with Toyota Material Handling, Bastian Solutions enables Toyota customers to stay ahead of the competition by combining forklifts with cutting-edge technologies like warehouse automation and robotics.

New Equipment Guarantee

In the event you are unhappy with the equipment you purchased from ProLift after one year’s use, we will simply buy it back for the original purchase price less two thirds of our normal rental rate.

Forklift operator driving a Toyota forklift carrying an oversized product in the warehouse.

Is It Time To Replace Equipment?

If you're considering adding or replacing your forklift instead of continuing to invest in frequent service and repairs, reach out to ProLift to discuss options that fit your needs and budget.

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