What Makes the 30-Ton Double-Vehicle Linkage AGV a Game-Changer in Heavy-Duty Handling?

In heavy manufacturing, shipbuilding, and logistics, moving oversized 11–27 m, 30-ton loads has long been tough—relying on inflexible, risky manual trucks, cranes, or rails. However, the technology of automated guided vehicle (AGV) has changed this point, and the 30-ton dual-vehicle linkage AGV standing out. This paper discusses its design, advantages, specifications, uses, and its role in the setting of modern automated guided vehicle system.

What is AGV and AGV systems?

Construct the core definitions of its value

Automated guided vehicle (AGV): An automatic battery-powered vehicle used for transporting material without manual input. It uses navigation (laser, manual control, SLAM) and indoor/outdoor security system. Automatically guide the vehicle system to coordinate the movement, optimize the paths and operate synchronously-this is very important for dual-vehicle tasks.

Automated guided vehicle system: a device consisting of an automatic guided vehicle, a control unit, navigation tools and safety components. Automatically guide the vehicle system to coordinate the movement, optimize the paths and synchronize the operation-this is very important for dual-vehicle tasks.

What Is the 30-Ton Double-Vehicle Linkage AGV?

The official name is “30-ton partial lifting AGV- two-car linkage”, which is a heavy duty AGV, and it can handle the super heavy loads by connecting two AGVs into a system. Its capacity has doubled, and it is suitable for irregular products, such as hulls or steel beams.

Main components:

· Strengthening the frame/floating plate to improve stability;

· Servo motor drives differential drive (omnidirectional motion);

· Control unit with synchronization software;

· Safety tools (laser sensors, crash barrier);

· Lithium iron phosphate battery (outdoor life);

· Industrial Remote Control (manual override).

Its “double-vehicle linkage” is an automated guided vehicle system upgrade, which allows AGV to be combined or separated to adapt to different loads.

Unique superiority

Thanks to design and automated guided vehicle system integration, the performance of this AGV is better than that of traditional gears and single AGV.

1. Unparalleled security

· Active: If the obstacle/person is 0.3-3m away, the Laser sensors will stop the AGV; tri-color light emitting diode (green: < 3 m transparent; Orange: obstacle less than 1.5m; Red: < 0.3 m obstacle) signal status.

· Passive: the collision bars stop contacting; Anti-slip platforms can prevent goods from sliding; Reflective bands contribute to visibility at night.

· Emergencies: physical/remote stop, power failure and braking, low battery warning.

2. Flexibility through dual linkage

The automated guided vehicle system enables AGVs to connect a loads of 30 tons (e.g. Steel structures) or separately for smaller (e.g. 15 tons of machinery) -does not require a variety of special vehicles.

3. All weather outdoor use

IP 65 protection handles light rain/snow and-5 c temperature. The lithium battery runs for 7 hours and lasts for more than 5 years.

Specifications

How it works (Steps)

The automated guided vehicle system follows 5 steps.

1. Task and path planning

The control unit obtains task (for example. G. “Move the 25-ton beam from warehouse A to workshop B”) and draw the barrier-free path through laser navigation.

2. Dual-Vehicle Sync

AGVs power on, connect via the system, and align for even lifting.

3. Load Prep & Check

AGVs reach the load, lift via hydraulics, and scan—pausing if obstacles are within 3 m.

4. Transportation

A fixed loads moves at a set speed (e.g., 25 meters/minute at full load). The automated guided vehicle adjusts its speed near the curve; Turn signal to remind staff.

5. Unloading and feedback

AGVs reduces the load, confirms the completion to the control unit, and return to standby state.

Critical application

· Heavy manufacturing industry: moving 11–27 meters of steel coils in the factory instead of cranes that need 2-3 operators.

· Shipbuilding: transport 30 tons of hull parts across the shipyard; Handle-5 c and drizzle.

· Logistics: adapt to super-large goods (e.g., Generators) without the need for multiple AGVs.

· Construction: moving 30-ton tons of prefabricated segments; 7-hour battery, which supports all-day use; Anti-slip boards can prevent rain from slipping.

FAQ

Q 1: How do AGVs keep synchronization?

A: The automated guided vehicle system uses real-time wireless data. Sensors tracks the positions (5 mm) and adjusts the speed/angle; Pauses to re-calibrate if lag > 10 mm.

Q 2: What is the maintenance interval?

A: Routine inspection (wheels, sensors, battery) every 3 months; Major maintenance (servo motors) is carried out every 2 years. The system predicts failure.

Q 3: What are the advantages compared to manual trucks?

A: Grand View Research 2024 (https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/automated-guided-vehicle-agv-market) points out that labor costs are reduced by 40-60%, efficiency is improved by 30-50%, and accidents are reduced by 80%.

Why is it important

With the transformation of industries to automation, automated guided vehicle become very important. This AGV solves the gap of “overload+flexibility” in heavy departments. Grand View predicts the ≥ 20 T AGV market will hit $2.3B by 2030, with dual-linkage models leading. For cost-cutting, safety-focused businesses, this automated guided vehicle is key.