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Mecanum wheel, which was widely used in the field of robotics in the early days, has been widely used in the warehouse logistics industry. Its superior steering flexibility makes it ideal for handling cargo and logistics operations. This paper will focus on the application of mecanum wheel in warehouse logistics, as well as its unique technical characteristics.
First, let's understand the fundamentals of the mecanum wheel. Mecanum wheel is a wheel with a special rim shape. It consists of several small wheels whose tangential arrangement enables a mecanum wheel to move forward, left, right and oblique simultaneously. Thanks to its unique design, the mecanum wheel has excellent mobility and can achieve 360 degrees of steering.
In the warehouse logistics environment, the mecanum wheel is able to provide significant advantages for cargo transportation and handling. Firstly, the steering flexibility of the mecanum wheel allows cargo to be easily moved and positioned in narrow Spaces. While traditional transportation equipment may be limited by space, the mecanum wheel can flexibly cope with various environments and avoid affecting warehouse operation efficiency due to space constraints.
In addition, the mecanum ship enables precise cargo control and positioning. Due to its ability to achieve 360-degree motion, the operator can easily position the cargo to the desired position without making multiple adjustments. This precise control helps to increase the speed and efficiency of warehouse logistics operations and reduce labor costs.
The application of mecanum wheel in warehouse logistics covers many aspects. First, it can be used in electric forklifts or haulers, making it better adapted to the warehouse environment. Traditional forklifts may not be able to operate flexibly due to steering limitations, but the mecanum wheel can solve this problem and allow the forklift to easily navigate narrow ways.
Secondly, the mecanum wheel can also be used in intelligent conveyor systems to improve the efficiency of the transport line. While traditional conveyor systems usually require fixed tracks and equipment, the flexibility of mecanum wheels enables conveyor equipment to better adapt to different sizes and shapes of goods, thus improving the flexibility and applicability of the system.
In addition, mecanum wheels can also be used in autonomous navigation robots (AGVs). AGV is a robot that can move and perform tasks autonomously, which has a wide range of applications in warehouse logistics. The steering flexibility of the mecanum wheel enables the AGV to travel freely through different areas of the warehouse to complete tasks such as cargo handling and inventory management, greatly improving the automation level of warehouse logistics.
It should be noted that despite the wide application of the mecanum wheel in warehouse logistics, there are some limitations. First, mecanum wheels typically require additional drive systems to achieve steering, which increases the cost of the equipment. Secondly, due to its special structure, mecanum wheel may produce a certain sense of turbulence when running on uneven ground, so the ground condition and operation requirements need to be considered when selecting.
To summarize, the advantages of the use of mecanum rounds in warehouse logistics are obvious. Its steering flexibility and precise cargo control make warehouse operations more efficient and convenient. From electric forklifts to intelligent conveyor systems to autonomous navigation robots, mecanum wheels are widely used in different equipment and systems, bringing revolutionary advances to the warehouse logistics industry.
| Model | M15-150 | M20-500 | M25-1000 | M31-2500 | M50-4000 |
| Measured diameter(mm) | 151(6”) | 203(8”) | 314(12”) | 406(16") | 508(20”) |
| Width(mm) | 75 | 105 | 158 | 209 | 255 |
| Pour round number(PC) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Bearing type | Sliding bearing | Needle bearing | |||
| Roller material | Polyurethane (PU) | ||||
| Wheel hub material | 45 # steel | Aviation aluminum 7075 | |||
| Roller core material | 45 # steel | Aviation aluminum 7075 | |||
| Wheel hub surface treatment | Electro nickelling | Surface anodizing | |||
| Type of connection | Shaft cover + keyway | Flange | |||
| Dead weight(kg) | 4.15 | 13.16 | 45 | 45.5 | 87.5 |
| Single wheel load(kg) | 150 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 4000 |
| Four wheel load(kg) | 500 | 1500 | 3500 | 8000 | 130000 |
| Note: the above parameters are for reference only, according to the actual signed technical agreement configuration prevail, can undertake non-standard customization. | |||||