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Self Propelled Vehicles

Self propelled vehicles are computer-controlled motor units used for material handling and transportation in a wide range of applications. Industries including automotive assembly, general manufacturing, food and beverage processing, mail and newspaper and aerospace use self propelled vehicles for sorting, storing, delivering and assembling parts and products.

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Savant Automation, Inc.
Walker, MI
616-791-8540
With over 50 years of experience, Savant Automation has been a leader in self propelled vehicles. With unique technology, designed and support in- house, Savant uses internal navigation and do not require installation of above floor targets, floor wire or tape. All our self propelled vehicles are easily operating using a Windows PC program. Let Savant Automation be your next stop!
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Jervis B. Webb Company
Farmington Hills, MI
800-932-2178
Jervis B. Webb manufactures self propelled vehicles that work around the clock making continuous flow and just in time delivery easier to achieve. With state of the art technology, Webb offers one of the most advanced selections of standard and customized self propelled vehicles. We design, engineer, manufacture and install our self propelled vehicles. Call us today.
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Murata Machinery USA, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
704-394-6900
Murata Machinery leads the industry in providing the quality self propelled vehicles you require for your applications. We also have the broadest product line of clean room factory automation in the industry, providing customized and tailored solutions. We have the power to provide flexible and innovative ideas and the technological know-how to realize those ideas. Call today.
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SI Systems
Easton, PA
800-523-9464
For over 50 years SI Systems has been a material handling solutions provider for manufacturing operations. Our LO-TOW®, CARTRAC® and Simon product lines provide a more cost competitive and durable solution to self propelled vehicles alternative. We create customer specific solutions and provide quality components and system performance. Visit our website today!
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Creform Corporation
Greer, SC
800-839-8823
The Creform System, employed worldwide for over forty years, has combined all of the elements of efficient handling, elements that are today recognized as critical to success in the global market place. When it comes to self propelled vehicles, you can depend on Creform Corporation to supply the exact products you need. For additional information please give us a call today.
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Self Propelled Vehicles

Self propelled vehicles, also known as automatic guided vehicles, are able to perform applications without any sort of human direction or control, thus allowing operational processes and tasks to be achieved more efficiently and more often. AGV systems provide high volumes of repetitive movement and can be designed with the capacity for far greater loads and weights than manual labor provides. They also reduce the factor of human negligence in the movement of vehicles and loads, thereby reducing the risk of bumping, crashes and collisions on the manufacturing floor. Self propelled vehicles are typically powered by industrial strength batteries or electricity. Required power capacity will depend on the intended application and load of the vehicle, and can be adjusted to fit custom specifications. Automated guided vehicles were originally designed for use in industrial activities, but have become popular alternatives to manual cart transports, conveyors and forklift trucks in many types of applications.

From towing vehicles and transfer cars to material handling robots, AGVs can vary greatly in design, size and capabilities. They may have a towing mechanism, room for unit or pallet loading, fork lifts, space for light loads or qualities needed in assembly lines such as a robotic arm. Some self propelled vehicles are used in clean room applications in which human participation would interfere with the processes being undertaken. These vehicles need to be designed and constructed carefully and using sanitary materials and processes. There are different navigation systems used with self propelled vehicles. Most commonly found today are free range guidance systems which rely on computer software and programming combined with internal navigation capabilities to direct the guided vehicles. Laser paths and scanners are used with laser guided vehicles to ensure vehicles stay on route without collisions. Older AGV systems utilize fixed path guidance which relies on signals from embedded wire, magnetic tape or colored paints to guide the vehicles. Free range systems offer the added benefits of flexibility and operator control to the vehicles. Furthermore, with internal navigation, the AGVs are able to change route according to traffic or potential obstacles, creating even smooth operational flow. Self propelled vehicles reduce labor costs, increase efficiency and provide safer working environments and are well worth the initial high cost of installation.