Rail guided vehicles

Connect your warehouse zones with a high-speed, rail-guided transport system that ensures continuous throughput and cost-effective material flow over long distances.

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High speed rail transport for efficient pallet flow

Replace complex conveyor networks and manual transport with a modular solution designed for rapid pallet movement across your facility.

Automation impact

In numbers

Continuous operation

24/7

Maintain continuous workflows with high throughput and consistent material flow around the clock.

Efficiency boost

Up to 50%

Achieve transport cycles up to 50% faster than manual forklifts, replacing labor-intensive truck operations with high-speed, fixed rail automation.

System availability

99%

Achieve consistent performance and reliability with an automated internal transportation system and ensure a system of availability that often exceeds 99%. 

Benefits

High throughput

Achieve consistent cycle times and handle high-volume flows with speed and accuracy that manual transport cannot match.

Reliable operation

Ensure maximum system availability with robust, low-maintenance mechanics designed for continuous 24/7 performance.

Seamless connectivity

Link receiving, storage, and shipping areas over long distances with a lightweight track infrastructure that replaces complex conveyors.

Modular scalibility

Easily expand your system by adding vehicles or extending track loops to adapt to business growth without major shutdowns.

Reduced labor reliance

Eliminate dependency on manual labor for repetitive tasks, allowing you to reallocate staff to value-adding activities.

Safe transport

Minimize accidents and product damage with fixed-path routing.

Environmental resilience

Maintain reliable material flow in harsh, cold, or deep-freeze environments where standard forklifts struggle.

Energy efficiency

Lower operational costs thanks to long service life and minimal maintenance requirements.

Case study

A fast track to growth for NEXT

NEXT modernized its UK operations by connecting two warehouses with a 1.5 km RGV track. Featuring 81 vehicles, the system now handles 1,350 pallets per hour to ensure speed and resilience.

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Brochure: Rail guided vehicles 

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