Heavy-Duty AGV Solutions for High-Load Material Handling

High-load material handling has always been one of the most challenging parts of factory logistics. Moving multi-ton molds, steel components, tooling assemblies, or oversized parts typically requires forklifts, overhead cranes, or manual coordination—each carrying its own risks, downtime, and labor cost. As manufacturing becomes more automated and production lines expand, these traditional methods often struggle to keep up with modern workflows.

Heavy-Duty AGVs are changing this landscape. Designed to handle loads ranging from several tons to dozens of tons, these autonomous vehicles provide a stable, predictable, and fully coordinated way to move heavy materials across large production environments. Their impact on safety, efficiency, and consistency is reshaping how factories operate.

Technical Specifications (Typical Model Range)

(Values can be customized based on project requirements)

Eliminating High-Risk Manual Transport

Transporting large molds, steel blocks, or long structural components with forklifts requires skilled operators—and even then, the risk of collision, load shifting, or accidental damage remains high. Heavy-Duty AGVs remove this uncertainty by following programmed routes, keeping a constant speed, and using controlled acceleration to stabilize heavy or uneven loads.

With automated navigation and built-in safety sensors, they reduce workplace accidents and minimize product loss, especially valuable for industries that handle expensive tooling or precision components.

Handling Multi-Ton Loads with Consistent Performance

Unlike forklifts or tuggers, Heavy-Duty AGVs are engineered around reinforced frames, high-torque drive systems, and shock-resistant platforms that maintain stability during high-load movement. This is especially critical for:

• Steel production and machining

• Large injection molds and die sets

• Wind-energy components

• Foundry tooling

• Heavy assemblies in automotive and equipment manufacturing

AOTENENG’s heavy-load AGV platforms are built to keep performance consistent even under the toughest operating conditions.

Seamless Integration into Modern Production Lines

Modern factories rely on synchronized processes. A single late delivery can interrupt machining schedules, press-line operations, or welding workflows. Heavy-Duty AGVs improve scheduling accuracy by following precise delivery routes and repeatable timing.

Their navigation systems—whether magnetic, QR-based, or hybrid—allow them to operate in complex routes, narrow aisles, long corridors, or multi-station production lines. Even as production layouts evolve, the AGVs can be reprogrammed without major structural changes.

Lower Operating Costs with High Utilization

Heavy-Duty AGVs run multiple shifts daily with minimal intervention. Battery-powered systems, especially those equipped with automatic docking or fast-charging stations, provide continuous operation. Over time, this reduces:

• Dependency on forklift operators

• Fuel or maintenance costs of conventional vehicles

• Machine downtime caused by transportation delays

Factories gain a predictable, repeatable logistics rhythm—ideal for lean manufacturing environments.

Enhanced Safety and Smart Monitoring

Safety is where these systems excel. Heavy-Duty AGVs are equipped with:

• Multi-zone LiDAR scanning

• Ultrasonic edge detection

• Emergency-stop bumpers

• Auto-speed reduction in high-traffic zones

• Programmable warning lights and alarms

Combined with centralized monitoring, supervisors can track every vehicle’s status, route, speed, and battery level in real time. This adds transparency to internal logistics while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Tailored to Complex Industrial Requirements

Every factory handles heavy materials differently. AOTENENG provides customized platforms including:

• Hydraulic lift tables

• Multi-degree turntables

• Coil saddles

• Mold-locating fixtures

• Oversized platform extensions

By matching the platform to the load shape, the AGV becomes an exact fit for the production workflow—not a compromise.

A Strategic Upgrade for Heavy Manufacturing

Heavy-Duty AGVs offer more than automation—they reshape how factories think about high-load logistics. By improving safety, accelerating material flow, and reducing the need for manual intervention, they open the door to higher production stability and long-term operational gains.

As manufacturers continue moving toward smart, data-driven workflows, Heavy-Duty AGVs are quickly becoming an essential part of modern factory infrastructure.