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Achieving High-Tolerance Floors for AGV Systems

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Why High-Tolerance Floors are Essential for Automated Guided Vehicles

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have revolutionized material handling and transportation within various industries, offering increased efficiency and precision. A crucial aspect of their optimal performance is the flooring on which they operate. Selecting the right flooring for AGVs ensures smooth navigation, minimizes wear and tear, and enhances overall operational efficiency.

For Automated Robotic Systems (ARS) flooring, the required Floor Flatness (FF) and Floor Levelness (FL) numbers depend on industry standards such as DIN 15185, TR34, and FEM 10.2.14.

AGV/ARS System Requirements

Robotic systems, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), have strict flatness and levelness requirements to prevent unnecessary wear, misalignment, and vibration.

TR34 – Category 2 or better
- Defines acceptable joint step differentials and smoothness requirements.
- FF 50+ / FL 35+ in general open areas.
ASTM E1155
- FF 60-80 / FL 40-50 in open warehouse spaces.
- Higher FF required where robots operate at high speeds.
FEM 10.2.14 (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – ASRS)
- FF 75+ / FL 50+ for robot-guided systems.
- Critical transitions and transfer stations need even higher tolerances.

Challenges of High-Tolerance Flooring

Superflat Tolerance in VNA Aisles
- Requires grinding or laser screed installation to achieve specifications.
- Joints must be narrow and well-maintained (e.g., filled with polyurea).
Seamless or Jointless Flooring for Robotics
- Minimizes impact and wear on robotic wheels.
- Self-leveling overlays (e.g., Sika Schönox, Ardex, Mapei, Rapid Set TRU) help achieve smooth transitions.
Dynamic vs. Static Flatness
- Dynamic flatness ensures forklifts and robots operate smoothly at speed.
- Static flatness is sufficient for general warehouse areas.

Key Steps to Achieving High-Tolerance Floors

Advanced Floor Surveying:
Accurate floor surveying lays the foundation for achieving high-tolerance floors. By using advanced laser-based tools and robotic total stations, precise measurements of flatness and levelness can be obtained. Important metrics such as Flatness (FF) and Levelness (FL).
Targeted Spot Grinding:
Spot grinding is an essential technique for correcting localized high spots that can disrupt ARS operations. Diamond grinders are used to precisely level these areas, ensuring that the floor meets the strict flatness and levelness criteria required for seamless equipment performance. Tools capable of achieving tolerances within ±1 mm over a 2-meter span are typically used.

Looking to Achieve High-Tolerance Floors?

Achieving flawless floors for Automated Guided Vehicle operations requires meticulous planning, advanced technology, and expertise. Guarantee precise surveying, targeted grinding, and high-quality construction standards, required by the demands of modern ARS systems by leveraging the experts at Applied Flooring.

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