Holding, gripping and handling solutions for AGV applications
Due to their resource efficiency, driverless transport systems (AGV) are an integral part of future-oriented intralogistics and various other applications. Kendrion offers a range of electromagnetic components for the optimization of your AGV systems. With decades of technological know-how in magnet technology, Kendrion specializes in customized actuators and holding magnets that increase the safety and efficiency of automated systems.
Kendrion offers proven solutions for safe stopping, automatic loading and unloading as well as load securing, especially for AGV, service robots or automated tractors. Our solenoids & actuators convince with their compact, lightweight design and low power consumption thanks to their bistable construction.
Safe stopping in case of power outage
with the Emergency Solenoid Arrestor
Our Kendrion emergency solenoid arrestor can bring the AGV to an immediate stop in the event of a power loss, caused for example by a short circuit or battery failure, by mechanically blocking the wheels.
This quick blocking by a locking pin increases the safety standard of the AGV. Which comes into play, for example, on a ramp with an incline. Unbraked, the AGV could roll down the ramp and endanger the ongoing operating processes. The emergency solenoid arrestor from Kendrion can be individually adapted to the exact needs of your application.
Benefits at a glance
compact design
high safety due to currentless braking
low energy consumption due to overexcitation
high lateral force carrying capacity
Securing the AGV flap in locking position
with the bistable solenoid BI034
The BI034 bistable solenoid is used in small AGV systems, for example, to hold in position flaps that are installed on an AGV and lifted at an incline for package delivery. The BI034 locks the position in a very short time and unlocks it again just as quickly after the task has been successfully completed. The BI034 impresses with its precision and durability and has already proven itself in AGV applications.
Benefits at a glance
compact design
low power consumption
high forces
short switching times
Blocking the laser light within milliseconds
with the laser shutter with blade
The shutter D23 laser, which is designed for continuous operation, blocks the laser beam with its optical paddle and a switching time of approx. 30 ms during operation and in pauses to protect the laser.
Based on our rotary solenoids D2, Kendrion offers a wide range of highly reliable optical shutters that are designed to block light and laser beams for safety purpose. With at least 10 million switching cycles, it is designed for reliable continuous operation. In addition, the integrated photocells enable us to detect the switching position. The bouncing effect is optimized by using an integrated damping mechanism.
Benefits at a glance
- High lifetime
- Fast closing time
- Photocell end position detection
- Closing of the aperture in case of power failure possible
Securing loads on AGVs
with our shuttle solenoids BSM043
The BSM043 shuttle solenoids are the perfect solution for securing loads on AGVs. With a 90° swivel movement, the rotating magnetic aluminum finger secures the load and releases after transport for removal. Thanks to its bistable design, the BSM043 is very energy-efficient and can withstand high lateral forces.
Advantages at a glance:
- low power consumption (max. 12W)
- The new design is light and compact
- High lateral force (up to 500N)
- End position detection (optional) by Hall sensor
Magnetic gripping of metallic loads
with the permanent holding magnets GTN
The bistable holding magnets GTN025 and GTN050 are suitable as handling magnets on AGVs for gripping metal loads. The low power consumption and the currentless holding of the load combined with the small size make the magnet grippers superior components on driverless transport vehicles.
Benefits at a glance
Compact design
Holding the load without power consumption
Power needed only for load releasing
