Torque-Dense Micro Motors Power AGVs

Motion Solutions for Automated Guided Vehicles

Challenge

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV's) are portable robots designed to operate without direct human intervention or guidance. AGV's continue to grow in popularity due to the lower cost of ownership and improved technology providing increased safety, accuracy, and productivity.

The motor systems used to drive the wheels play a critical role as they need to provide a continuous high torque for acceleration under a load, while maintaining accurate control to complete a dynamic stop for safety reasons. It is difficult to achieve all of the required operating points in a compact package which results in weight increases and a reduction in the usable service time between recharging the battery.

Portescap offers a range of efficient and reliable Brush DC, Brushless DC, and Ultra ECTM BLDC motors for use in AGV applications. These motors can be paired with gearheads, encoders, and brakes to meet the small size, high efficiency, and precise positioning required. These motors are also capable of operating in harsh environments, extreme temperature ranges, and low noise.

Benefits:

Improved Safety - High resolution encoders provide precise position feedback and low inertia allows for quick starts/stops

Reduced Cost of Ownership - Highly reliable motors extend the life of the device

Extended Run Time - Highly efficient and torque dense motor designs reduce weight

Lightweight solution allows for reduced weight of the vehicle

Compact motor package without compromising very high torque

Low inertia

Low noise

Customization Options:

Electro-magnetic coil customization to meet exact

device torque and speed

Custom high torque gearbox

High resolution encoder for precise positions

Plug and play motor terminals/pins

Custom mechanical designs for added reliability

Multi-layer insulation for hi-voltage protection

Value additions including brakes, encoders, geartrains and other customizations