Automated, modular & intelligent
Ahead of Konecranes’ official launch of its latest service innovation, Agilon, the leading lifting equipment manufacturer has announced that is has installed and commissioned the system solution within its own parts operation in the UK.
“Whilst Agilon has the capability of delivering many operational benefits, the fact that it utilises height is set to be one of its prime drivers,” says Paul Nagy, general manager for Agilon. “Indeed the situation within our own parts operation is a perfect example. Using a 22m x 6m, two-piece system with connecting tunnel that has a height of 5.6m has helped free up more than 30% additional floor space.”
The Agilon materials management solution consists of a net portal, user access point, a shelving system and one or several robots that travel within the system to pick parts and deliver them quickly and efficiently to one or more service points.
The user interface shows the availability of parts or components, whilst also displaying an image of the specific part’s package that is needed. A fully modular system, Agilon can also be supplied with transportation tubes that can be used to connect multiple modular shelf systems, even when located on different floors.
In addition to being able to accommodate parts in original packaging and capable of handling goods or components from matchbox size to 60cm x 40cm x 45cm and weighing up to 25kg, Agilon is supplied under a service lease contract that not only includes the modular, upgradeable system, but maintenance and spare parts.
