Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Applications in the Food Industry

Several of FMC Technologies' vehicles can be used in the food industry. One common application, as shown in the photo above, is used for loading of food and/or trays into sterilizers.

The Automated Batch Retort vehicle is specially designed for this application. It is equipped with gasketed stainless steel body panels giving the vehicle wash-down capability. Hidden underneath the conveyor deck, the chassis features a drain pan with a remote drain valve to keep the vehicle and floor clean in case of a messy load. Other features include zinc plated casters, splash proof motors, and splash proof external buttons and switches. A clear, flexible membrane covers the operators panel for waterproofing.

Other FMC Technologies vehicles are well suited to perform general material handling operations within the food industry including raw material storage, raw material transportation, finished goods storage and finished goods transportation to the shipping area.. These vehicles include Outrigger, Reach, Counterbalance, Tug/Tow, Conveyor Deck, Lift Deck, and Narrow Aisle.

View our Application Case Studies in the Food and Beverage Industry:
Aldi - Counterbalance fork lift vehicle
ConAgra - Conveyor roller deck vehicle
Kraft Foods - Hydraulic reach lift vehicle


Click here to view a video clip of an AGV at work in the Food Industry(7,902kb)


 

  
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