AGV Castors
High-Performance Industrial Castors for Automated Guided Vehicles
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) run continuously, often 24/7, at higher speeds and loads than manually operated carts. Standard castors wear out quickly under these conditions, increasing the risk of AGV downtime, unplanned... stoppages, and safety issues. Choosing a durable, high-precision AGV castor is essential to maintain productivity, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure reliable navigation.
Our AGV castor range is engineered to deliver exceptional durability, load capacity, swivelling performance, and floor-tracking accuracy across a wide range of AGV applications.
GAPH Series – Compact, High-Durability AGV Castors
Ideal for compact AGVs requiring fast directional changes without sacrificing load performance.
The GAPH AGV castor series is designed for compact AGV environments where space and height are limited. These castors offer:
- Rapid swivelling for precise manoeuvrability
- High load capacity with a low overall height
- Excellent long-term durability
GAGD Series – Twin-Wheel Castors for Heavy Loads
Perfect for high-load AGVs that must maintain precise directional control.
AGVs carrying heavy loads need castors that can change direction smoothly while maintaining accurate line tracking. The GAGD series solves this challenge with:
- Twin wheel (dual-wheel) design for reduced swivel resistance
- Smaller offset to minimise AGV swing and prevent deviation from its guidance line
- Two rows of thrust bearings to increase swivelling performance under very heavy loads
- Reduced strain on AGV drive motors
GASD Series – Shock-Absorbing AGV Castors for Uneven Floors
These castors are ideal for facilities with floor irregularities or older concrete surfaces.
Even floors that appear smooth can have imperfections that cause AGV wheels to lose contact during travel. The GASD series is engineered to maintain stability with:
- 10mm spring-based shock absorption
- Constant wheel-to-floor contact
- Reduced risk of abrupt stops when turning
- Improved AGV stability on uneven surfaces
GAAD Series – Automatic Aligning Castors for Optimised Swivel Radius
A powerful solution for AGV engineers seeking better path accuracy and energy performance.
Castor offset plays a major role in AGV navigation. Too large an offset causes line deviation; too small overloads the drive motor. The GAAD series eliminates this problem using:
- Two rotation axes with varying rotation radii
- Patented automatic aligning function
- Dynamic optimisation of the swivel radius
- Reduced AGV swing and improved motor efficiency
