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AGV/AMR — 10 Ton Lift‑Type AGV with Laser Navigation & Magnetic Navigation

AGVs/AMRs are core intelligent logistics handling equipment, boasting high automation, flexible operation, safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency. They independently complete material transfer, production line docking, and warehouse scheduling without continuous manual intervention.​
Equipped with intelligent navigation and multi-level safety obstacle avoidance systems, they enable precise positioning and autonomous path planning. Adaptable to diverse scenarios, they can be rapidly deployed with no extensive site modifications.​

Load Capacity

10 Tons(22046 lbs).

Power type

Battery powered.

Application

Aerospace structural components, special aircraft parts, large machine tool beds, large molds, castings and forgings, etc.

Add-on

Hydraulic lifting platform and 360° rotating platform.

★★★★★ Trusted by Global Clients ISO 9001:2015 CE Marking

AGV/AMR — 10 Ton Lift‑Type AGV with Laser Navigation & Magnetic Navigation

AGVs/AMRs are core intelligent logistics handling equipment, boasting high automation, flexible operation, safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency. They independently complete material transfer, production line docking, and warehouse scheduling without continuous manual intervention.​
Equipped with intelligent navigation and multi-level safety obstacle avoidance systems, they enable precise positioning and autonomous path planning. Adaptable to diverse scenarios, they can be rapidly deployed with no extensive site modifications.​

Load Capacity

10 Tons(22046 lbs).

Power type

Battery powered.

Application

Aerospace structural components, special aircraft parts, large machine tool beds, large molds, castings and forgings, etc.

Add-on

Hydraulic lifting platform and 360° rotating platform.

Core Challenges & Solution Value

Heavy-duty industrial workshops often rely on traditional forklifts for heavy material handling, facing common challenges such as labor shortages, frequent safety accidents, unstable production efficiency, wasted factory space, lack of logistics data management, and inaccurate workstation positioning.Our heavy-duty Automated Guided Vehicles transfer carts are designed to effectively solve these six key challenges.

High Labor Costs & Difficult Workforce Retention

Heavy-load handling operations involve high labor intensity and harsh working conditions, resulting in high employee turnover. The increasing wages of skilled forklift operators, along with ongoing management, training, and replacement costs, continue to increase operational expenses.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts support 24/7 fully automated unmanned transportation, reducing reliance on manual operators and lowering overall labor-related costs.

High On-site Safety Risks

When using forklifts to transport steel coils, large molds, and heavy castings, accidents such as load falling, vehicle collisions, personnel injuries, and workpiece damage may easily occur.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts are equipped with laser obstacle detection, physical anti-collision buffers, audible and visual alarms, and emergency stop protection systems to identify dynamic obstacles in real time, actively avoid risks, and reduce safety hazards during material handling.

Insufficient Production Efficiency & Flexibility

Manual handling is affected by operator fatigue, shift changes, and human factors, resulting in unstable operation cycles and irregular transportation routes, which may cause material shortages, production line downtime, and process interruptions.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts equipped with intelligent dispatch systems support dynamic path planning and multi-vehicle coordination, matching production line requirements to ensure continuous and stable material flow and significantly improve transfer efficiency.

Low Workshop Space Utilization

Traditional forklifts require large turning radii and wide aisles, occupying valuable production space.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts support omnidirectional movement and in-place rotation, enabling operation in narrow aisles without large-scale factory modifications, maximizing available workshop space and allowing flexible production line layout adjustments.

Lack of Logistics Data Visibility

Traditional forklifts and transport vehicles operate independently without operation tracking or task data records, making it difficult to integrate with factory management systems.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts can seamlessly connect with MES/WMS/ERP systems, enabling visualized and traceable management of handling tasks, equipment status, and material flow paths, completing the digital transformation of internal factory logistics.

Poor Workstation Docking Accuracy

Manual forklift positioning has large alignment errors, causing deviations during loading/unloading, fixture docking, and warehouse parking, which affects assembly and production efficiency.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts achieve millimeter-level automatic positioning and docking, accurately connecting with various workstation equipment to ensure smooth loading and unloading operations.

AGV & AMR Selection Guide

AGV mainly relies on magnetic strips, QR codes, laser reflectors, and other guidance methods to perform transportation tasks along predefined routes. It offers stable operation paths, high positioning accuracy, and strong load capacity, making it ideal for heavy-duty industrial applications with fixed processes and frequent repetitive material transfer.


AMR mainly uses SLAM-based autonomous navigation, enabling real-time obstacle avoidance and dynamic path adjustment. It provides higher flexibility but has limited heavy-load handling capacity, making it more suitable for light and medium-load applications with frequently changing production layouts.

Core Advantages of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts

01

High Autonomy

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts use laser and infrared sensing technologies for autonomous obstacle avoidance and navigation. They transport heavy loads between production areas without manual intervention, improving handling efficiency.

02

Long Operating Time

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts can operate continuously for 24 hours, meeting the requirements of modern manufacturing industries with long operating hours, high material handling capacity, and complex loading and unloading processes.

03

Reduced Labor Costs

Using AGV transfer carts for material transportation can significantly reduce manual operations and lower labor costs.

04

Improved Space Utilization

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts can flexibly transport and position materials, maximizing warehouse space utilization and reducing unnecessary space waste.

05

Safer Workshop Operations

Equipped with multi-sensor fusion detection, heavy-duty AGV transfer carts combine intelligent avoidance and anti-collision protection, preventing collisions caused by fatigue and misoperation.

06

Stable Operation

The AGV transfer process is standardized to eliminate inconsistencies and randomness in manual handling, effectively ensuring stable production line operation and improving finished product quality.

Navigation Methods of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts

RMK heavy-duty AGV transfer carts support multiple navigation solutions, which can be flexibly configured according to workshop conditions, positioning accuracy, and production line requirements, adapting to fixed production lines, flexible manufacturing, and high-precision docking applications.

Navigation MethodPositioning AccuracyOn-site ModificationImplementation CostMaintenance DifficultyAnti-interference CapabilityApplicable Conditions
Magnetic Strip Navigation±10 mmMagnetic strips are installed on the floor with simple installationLowLow; magnetic strips may be damaged by forklift trafficMedium; metal objects and strong magnetic fields may cause interferenceHeavy-duty workshops with fixed processes and limited budgets; suitable for steel coil and mold transfer where routes are not frequently changed
Color Tape Navigation±10–20 mmColor tape markers are applied on the floorLowMedium; oil stains and floor wear may damage the tapePoor; dust, oil contamination, and floor wear can affect recognitionClean indoor workshops with fixed routes; not suitable for areas with frequent forklift traffic
Fluorescent Tape Navigation±10–20 mmFluorescent tape is applied on the floorLow–MediumMedium; relies on dedicated light sources; dust coverage may cause navigation failureMedium; performs well in dark environments but may be affected by strong lightingWorkshops with insufficient lighting or poor illumination; areas with repeated heavy forklift traffic should be avoided
QR Code Navigation±5–10 mmQR code labels are installed on the floor and require periodic replacementMediumMedium; labels may be damaged by oil contamination or heavy loadsMedium; dust and dirt covering QR codes may cause recognition failureSuitable for multi-station operations and complex production layouts; heavy-duty applications should avoid areas with frequent forklift traffic
Inertial Navigation±10–30 mmNo ground markers required; navigation relies on inertial sensors and gyroscopesMedium–HighLow; no floor markings required, but regular calibration is needed to correct drift errorsGood; unaffected by floor dust and oil contaminationSuitable for long-distance factory routes; usually combined with other navigation methods as hybrid navigation; not recommended for high-precision docking applications alone
Laser Navigation (Laser Reflectors)±3–5 mmLaser reflectors are installed on walls or columns; no ground construction requiredHighLow; no ground markers, reducing maintenance workloadExcellent; resistant to dust and oil contamination, unaffected by forklift trafficPreferred solution for heavy-duty high-precision applications; suitable for precise docking with production lines and tooling fixtures. Routes can be modified through software, widely used in heavy industry, new energy, and equipment manufacturing

Note: Customers can select the appropriate navigation solution based on budget, production line change frequency, and workstation docking accuracy requirements to match the actual operating conditions of different heavy-duty workshops.

Multi-level Safety Protection System of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts

Heavy-duty Automated Guided Vehicles have high load capacity and large braking inertia. Therefore, they are equipped with multi-level hardware and software redundant protection systems to reduce safety risks during transportation and ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and workpieces.

Laser Safety Scanning

Covers the front and side detection areas of the vehicle, providing graded warnings, dynamically adjusting speed according to obstacle distance, and stopping automatically when necessary.

Mechanical Anti-collision Buffer

Provides physical protection as a backup to laser obstacle avoidance. Once the buffer strip is pressed or impacted, the vehicle immediately triggers an emergency stop.

Audible & Visual Alarm System

Provides synchronized sound and light alerts during vehicle movement, turning, and obstacle detection to remind nearby personnel to keep a safe distance.

Multiple Emergency Stop Buttons

Multiple emergency stop buttons are installed on the vehicle body, and the dispatch system can issue remote emergency stop commands.

Vehicle Electrical Protection

Equipped with overload, overvoltage, undervoltage, and battery protection to prevent damage from overloading or electrical faults.

Anti-collision Dispatch Logic

Multiple AGV transfer carts can operate collaboratively with automatic path conflict avoidance, preventing vehicle collision accidents.

Multi-level Safety Protection System of Heavy-duty AGV Transfer Carts

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts have high load capacity and large braking inertia. Therefore, they are equipped with multi-level hardware and software redundant protection systems to reduce safety risks during transportation and ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and workpieces.

Laser Safety Scanning

Functions remain: front‑side coverage, graded warnings, speed adjustment based on obstacle distance, automatic emergency stop.

Mechanical Anti-collision Buffer

Provides physical protection as a backup to laser obstacle avoidance. Once the buffer strip is pressed or impacted, the vehicle immediately triggers an emergency stop.

Audible & Visual Alarm System

Provides synchronized sound and light alerts during vehicle movement, turning, and obstacle detection to remind nearby personnel to keep a safe distance.

Multiple Emergency Stop Buttons

Multiple emergency stop buttons are installed on the main vehicle body, and the dispatch system can issue valid remote emergency stop commands.

Vehicle Electrical Protection

Equipped with overload, overvoltage, undervoltage, and battery protection to prevent damage from overloading or electrical faults.

Anti-collision Dispatch Logic

Multiple AGV transfer carts can operate collaboratively with automatic path conflict avoidance, preventing vehicle collision accidents.

Application Areas of AGV Transfer Carts

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts are mainly designed for unmanned transportation of large-tonnage workpieces and heavy materials. They are widely used in various workshops of heavy industries, enabling automated material flow between workstations, production lines, and storage areas.

Heavy Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Heavy Machinery Manufacturing

Engineering machinery components, large gearboxes, pressure vessels, and heavy castings transfer between workstations, enabling unmanned handling of heavy-duty tooling bases.

New energy industry

New Energy Industry

Transportation of wind turbine hubs, nacelle bases, energy storage cabinets, and photovoltaic components, connecting assembly lines and warehouses for digital factory upgrades.

Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding Industry

Transfer of ship sections, large hull components, and workshop fixtures, solving major real‑world operational challenges caused by heavy workpiece loads and difficult positioning.

Automotive and Parts Manufacturing

Automotive & Parts

Transportation of vehicle chassis, welding assemblies, large stamping dies, and engine blocks, supporting automatic die change in workshops and high‑precision production line docking.

Aerospace

Aerospace & Rail Transit

Transfer of large composite components, rail vehicle parts, and heavy-duty tooling molds; integrated with MES/WMS systems to meet high-precision positioning and material traceability requirements.

Iron and Steel Metallurgy

Steel & Metallurgy Industry

Transportation of steel coils, steel plates, steel ingots, and castings within factories, adapting to high-temperature environments, replacing manual forklifts, and reducing high-risk operation hazards.

Automated Guided Vehicles Technical Specifications

AGV Transfer Cart Technical Specification Table
ModelAGV-2AGV-5AGV-10AGV-15AGV‑20AGV‑30
Overall Length (mm)240030003800500060008000
Overall Width (mm)200022002200260030003200
Overall Height (mm)550600650700750800
Load PlatformSame external dimensions (length × width)
Suspension / Self-lifting Stroke (Optional) (mm)100150200
Suspension / Self-lifting Type (Optional)Hydraulic
Independent Lifting Platform (Optional)Scissor lift platform, direct-acting lift platform
Charging MethodAutomatic charging + manual charging
Battery TypeLead-acid batteries/Lithium batteriesAutomotive-grade lithium batteries
Typical Operating Time12h (customizable according to user requirements)
Full Discharge Charging Time10h (fast charging customizable)
Charger Power SupplyAC110V/AC220V/AC380V/AC480V
Number of Drive Units444468
Motor TypeDC motor
Maximum Ground Pressure6Mpa
Empty Load Travel Speed0-0.5m/s
Full Load Travel Speed0-0.3m/s
Full Load Ramp Travel Speed0-0.2m/s
Travel Positioning Accuracy±3mm
Applicable Floor TypeHard-packed earth, asphalt, self-leveling flooring, concrete, and steel plate flooring.
Rated Gradeability
Protection ClassIP54
Operating EnvironmentTemperature: -10 to +45℃; Humidity: 0–100%, non-condensing
Storage EnvironmentTemperature: -15 to +50℃; Humidity: 0–100%, non-condensing
Operation ModeOperation Mode: Remote control / Autonomous navigation / Host computer communication control
Navigation MethodNavigation Methods: Magnetic strip navigation / Color tape navigation / Fluorescent tape navigation / QR code navigation / Inertial navigation / Laser navigation
Anti-collision MethodAnti-collision Methods: Rubber bumper protection / Safety edge sensor protection / LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance protection

FAQ

AGV transfer carts rely on guidance methods such as magnetic strips, QR codes, and laser reflectors to operate along predefined routes. They provide stable positioning and support heavy loads up to hundreds of tons, making them suitable for fixed processes and high-frequency repetitive heavy-duty transfer applications.
AMRs use SLAM-based autonomous mapping and navigation, enabling real-time path planning, but have limited heavy-load capacity. They are more suitable for light and medium-load applications with frequently changing production layouts.
For large-tonnage material handling such as molds, steel coils, and heavy castings, heavy-duty AGV transfer carts are a mature and cost-effective solution.

No large-scale civil modification is required. Depending on the navigation method, installation only requires laying magnetic strips, attaching QR codes, or installing laser reflectors on columns and walls. Laser navigation requires no ground construction.
The equipment supports omnidirectional movement, is suitable for narrow aisles, and can be integrated into existing factory layouts.

Yes. Equipped with an intelligent dispatch system, multiple AGV transfer carts can achieve task allocation, traffic management, and conflict avoidance, enabling coordinated completion of complex material transfer tasks in workshops.

The positioning accuracy varies depending on the navigation method. Magnetic strip/color tape navigation provides approximately ±10–20 mm accuracy; QR code navigation provides ±5–10 mm accuracy; laser reflector navigation can achieve ±3–5 mm accuracy.
The high-precision positioning enables accurate docking with assembly lines, tooling fixtures, and storage racks, ensuring smooth loading and unloading operations.

Yes. AGV transfer carts support 7×24-hour unmanned operation. Equipped with lithium batteries and optional automatic charging stations, the vehicle can automatically return for charging when the battery level is low, enabling continuous operation.A dedicated charging station needs to be reserved on site.

Customization is our primary focus. Load capacity, platform dimensions, navigation methods, lifting/rotating platforms, and safety protection configurations can all be customized according to workpiece requirements and workshop conditions.

Magnetic strip/color tape navigation provides a cost-effective solution; QR code navigation is suitable for multi-station operations; inertial navigation is ideal for long-distance routes; laser reflector navigation offers ±3–5 mm positioning accuracy with no ground markings and low maintenance requirements, making it the preferred choice for high-precision docking in heavy industries.
The navigation method can be selected based on workshop conditions, budget, and positioning accuracy requirements. Multiple navigation methods can also be combined for flexible applications.

Heavy-duty AGV transfer carts support customized load capacities, ranging from 1 ton to hundreds of tons, suitable for large workpieces such as steel coils, large molds, and heavy castings.
For 100-ton-class heavy-duty applications, multiple AGV units are typically coordinated for operation. The vehicle platform size and wheel configuration can be customized according to workpiece weight and dimensions.

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