AGV MORELLO – AUTOMATING THE HANDLING OF HEAVY LOADS TO CUT COSTS AND INCREASE SAFETY

Morello’s AGVs and AMRs are custom-designed, automated vehicles for transporting heavy material (from 2 to 500 tons) within the customer’s specific plant.

Our AGVs are aimed at production companies, in any sector, all over the world, that want to take advantage of the real benefits of Industry 4.0, by automating the handling of heavy loads within their facility.

AUTOMATING MEANS SAVING. ALWAYS

An automated machine, like an AGV, comes at a cost. Sometimes this cost can seem very high depending on the specific requirements. However, as high as the cost may be, it will bring significant savings in the vast majority of cases.

The handling of large loads requires at least one operator (suitably trained) when working on a single shift, and up to four or five operators for 24/7 production.
In addition to the cost of the operators, there are also the costs of damage caused to the materials being transported and the company’s machinery and infrastructure, caused by the inevitable human errors.
Then, there are the costs related to logistical inefficiency. If handling is not optimised and is tied to the speed of the individual operators, it leads to low productivity. The cost of this inefficiency has a much wider-ranging impact than you may think, and when measured, almost always come as a surprise.

AGVs and AMRs allow you to eliminate all these costs, guaranteeing significant savings.

They do away with dedicated operators.
They can work 24/7 without interruption.
Their work cycle, which is defined in the design stage, is developed to optimise time and space.
They always handle loads with the same precision and reliability.
They are fitted with suitable safety sensors that ensure damage-free transport. Without fail.

It is clear that even just one of the above benefits alone could enable the AGV to pay for itself within a couple of years of purchase.

To find out more, visit the page for our AGVs for heavy loads or contact us directly to request a customised quote.

AUTOMATING MEANS SAFETY

Reducing company costs is definitely a priority. It is, in fact, the only way to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly complex market.

But the number one priority for any production company is always safety. Not investing in safety entails risks on two different fronts, both economic and legal.

Unfortunately, companies often end up investing in safety only after an accident has occurred and faced with high costs, not just on the financial side. Handling heavy loads is, without a doubt, one of the main causes of accidents in manufacturing companies.

In the best-case scenario, accidents caused by load handling result in financial damages extending into the tens of thousands of euros, due to damage to products, machinery or facilities. Whereas, in more serious cases, the consequences extend to greater risks for operators, safety managers, systems and employers.

This is why investing in safety is always an undisputed priority. Delaying or postponing this kind of investment cannot be considered a valid option.

It is also imperative to remember that a safe working environment not only provides peace of mind to workers who face significant risks every day, but also helps to increase productivity and a sense of community within the company.

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are by far the safest solution for handling large loads. And Morello AGVs have been designed specifically for this purpose.

AGVs, per se, are equipped with the most advanced safety systems on the market which guarantee safety in all the operating stages. They, therefore, eliminate human error and the risk of driver distraction, which can lead to serious accidents.
Transport using AGVs does not involve overhead loads. The load is also placed in a stable position on the loading surface, without running the risk of overturning, as may happen with forklift trucks or overhead cranes.
Every AGV/AMR that Morello produces is also designed by carefully considering the load to be transported and the specific conditions of the customer’s facility where it will be used. The structural calculations, risk analysis and stability assessments are tailored to each project, thus ensuring the highest level of safety possible compared to more standard solutions.

To find out more, visit the page for our AGVs for heavy loads or contact us directly to request a customised quote.

YOUR SECTOR IS NOT A LIMITATION

Over the years, we have become accustomed to thinking that there are sectors where it is not possible to automate the handling of materials. Or ones in which automation is highly complex.

This assumption may well have been true up until a few years ago, since most AGV manufacturers, especially small-scale ones, were used to providing standard or semi-standard solutions.

Now, thanks to our 70 plus years of experience in the most challenging manufacturing areas and to our enormous capacity for tailor-made designs, Morello can produce AGVs for almost any sector and any operating environment.

Automating transport in steel mills, as well as in the nuclear or oil & gas sector has become totally feasible. Just as it is feasible to produce unmanned vehicles for outdoor environments, subject to all weather conditions and uncontrolled temperatures.

Of course, this is also possible thanks to the ongoing evolution of technology, which has led to the development of suitable sensors, increasingly high-performance lithium batteries and cutting-edge navigation technology.

To find out more, visit the page for our AGVs for heavy loads or contact us directly to request a customised quote.

REASONS TO CHOOSE A MORELLO AGV

In short, there are a whole host of reasons why using a Morello AGV/AMR is the best possible choice for automating the transport of heavy materials.

OUR AGVs CUT YOUR OPERATING COSTS
- Cut the costs associated with handling operators, who also need to be adequately trained to handle such large loads.
- Decrease the damage to materials being transported and to the surrounding areas by taking the human factor out of the equation.

MORELLO AGVs INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
- Save on handling time thanks to the accuracy and reliability guaranteed by automation.
- Optimise the use all spaces through the multiple steering options with which Morello can equip its AGVs (e.g. omnidirectional steering).

THE PEACE OF MIND OF A TOTALLY SAFE WORKPLACE
- The safety systems built into the AGVs represent the state-of-the-art, ensuring total safety during all operating stages. These systems minimise human error and eliminate the risk of accidents due to driver distraction.
- Transport via AGV does not entail the use of overhead loads. Moreover, the load is placed in a very stable position on the loading surface, thus eliminating the risk of overturning.
- The design of Morello AGVs is always tailored to the customer’s specifications and operating environment, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of the customer’s unique risks, in compliance with current safety regulations and the latest standards.

AUTOMATION IS POSSIBLE IN (ALMOST) ALL ENVIRONMENTS AND IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK
- Thanks to its extensive experience and passion for customisation, Morello can manufacture AGVs even for so-called “hostile” environments which are inaccessible to standard AGV manufacturers.
- Morello uses the latest navigation systems, such as natural guidance (SLAM) and advanced GPS, thus eliminating the need for floor alterations and making route modification quick and inexpensive.

A TRUE WARRANTY
- If the machine should encounter problems, we are committed to intervening directly, wherever it is.

A LONG-LASTING AGV
- Morello AGVs require several months to be produced in order to fulfil all the above-mentioned promises.
  1. The tailored design of the AGV (including calculations, risk analysis, etc.) specifically for your requirements and the study of the layout takes several weeks.
  2. To this, we must add the time for the procurement of first quality components and its building following the highest quality standards for welding (ISO 3834-2) and mechanical, electrical and software tests and trials (full test with load).

On delivery, you will have an automated, tailor-made machine that will save you time and handling costs, in complete safety, from the first month of use.

To find out more, visit the page for our AGVs for heavy loads or contact us directly to request a customised quote.