Automation is going to play a very important role in a future-oriented supply chain. Many companies are investing heavily in automating their logistics warehouses. There are, however, also many challenges that companies face when it comes to choosing a right technology for warehouse automation. For the last 70 years, Güdel has been a market leader in intelligent technologies for motion. Through continuous improvement and innovation, Güdel helps its customers stay ahead by providing cutting-edge technologies.

Recently an innovative design for efficient automation of various processes has been developed – the high performance gantry FP-5-HP. The FP-5-HP is the new innovative technology with the best value proposition for the efficient automation of warehouses. Based on decades of experience in the development and production of gantries, the FP-5-HP was developed by Güdel to fulfil customer requirements in the field of warehouse automation at the highest level. The result is a high-performance gantry with extraordinary added values for our customers.

Workspace Efficiency One of the biggest challenges of warehouses associated with the increase of Stock-Keeping-Units (SKUs) is the available space. The FP-5-HP offers an unparalleled reach with a 14 m stroke for the bridge (gantry span). This allows a warehouse to efficiently utilize the entire cubic workspace, as the gantry runs over the entire workspace and multiple bridges may be added to achieve more redundancy. With the FP-5-HP, warehouses can do more with less space. Demanding Throughput Increasing demand and adapting to growth are putting constant pressure on warehouses to improve throughput. The requirement to lift a variety of products as well as large and heavy parts is also becoming a challenge.

With the best-in-class FP-5-HP, heavy payloads of up to 500 kg can be lifted at a speed of up to 3.5 m /s and an acceleration of up to 6 m /s2 and with a repeatability of up to 0.1 mm. Machine Availability Technologies that are not sustainable and reliable are more expensive in the long run, even with lower initial investments. The high-performance FP-5-HP gantry, developed on the basis of many years of experience and modern calculation tools, increases operational performance with high availability. This gantry guarantees safe operation around the clock to avoid unexpected downtime and thus production losses, and enables smooth operation even in deep-freeze or harsh environments. Flexibility Often, warehouses need to adapt their workspace to accommodate automation technology and keeping flexibility to adapt certain technologies to future requirements without incurring high costs is not always a simple task. The FP-5-HP is a standardized but highly modular design that can be adapted to the workspace of warehouses and, if necessary, is scalable enough to meet future needs as SKU quantities grow and product lines change. ROI We are committed to the profitability of our customers. ROI is defined not only by investment costs, but also by total cost of ownership. High machine availability reduces the risk of expensive downtime. Moving mass is reduced by 15 % through lightweight construction and compact design, resulting in lower energy consumption. The high-quality components ensure highly efficient transmission of the load, resulting in maximum energy efficiency. With the FP-5-HP, our customers can reduce their total cost of ownership when compared to other solutions available. About Güdel,  Güdel is an international Swiss industrial company founded in 1954. As a world-leading provider of industrial automation solutions, Güdel is a one-stop shop for its customers, offering everything from high-precision machine components to turnkey automation solutions in the automotive, rail, logistics and machine tool markets. Innovation, quality and modularity: these define Güdel’s technology. The Güdel Group, which has been family-owned since it was founded, employs around 1,000 people at more than 20 locations worldwide. Contact Public Relations pr@ch.gudel.com Güdel Group AG Industrie Nord 4900 Langenthal Switzerland Phone +41 62 916 91 91 info@ch.gudel.com gudel.com

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