Pallet handling AGV

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Overview
Maximize throughput and minimize disruptions with automated material handling systems designed for food & beverage operations. These systems combine AGVs and AMRs managed by the JBT mōt.OS platform to improve flow, reduce labor dependency and reduce errors.

Information
Designed, engineered and assembled in the USA and Europe, our vehicles and mobile automation integrate sensors and components to meet industrial hygiene and tariff requirements. Solutions span raw ingredient handling to end-of-line packaging and storage.

Key benefits

• Faster material flow
• Reduced labor dependency
• Lower operational costs
• Intelligent material handling
• Reduced errors and accidents

Built for the Food & Beverage Industry
Systems are configured for hygiene, temperature control and recipe-driven processes across production, packaging and cold storage.

Specialized for

• Perishables (fruits & vegetables)
• Protein production (poultry, beef, pork, seafood)
• Dairy (milk, cheese, by-products)
• Beverages (empty and filled cans/bottles)
• Pet food processing

Vehicle Types

• Counterbalance (forked, clamped, slip sheet)
• Reach trucks
• Automatic trailer loading/unloading
• Roller deck platforms
• Batch retort handlers
• AMRs

Automated Applications
Raw Material Transport

• Move ingredients from receiving docks to staging or storage areas
• Minimize contamination by reducing human handling

Batch Staging

• Deliver exact quantities of raw materials to mixers and batching stations
• Support just-in-time processing and recipe accuracy

WIP (Work-in-Process) Movement

• Transfer semi-processed products between production stages
• Maintain consistent flow in bottling, fermenting, or cooking lines

Finished Goods Handling

• Automatically move packaged products from end-of-line equipment to palletizers or cold storage
• Ensure smooth handover to outbound logistics

Packaging Material Delivery

• Bring film rolls, caps, boxes, or cartons to packing machines
• Reduce downtime caused by restocking delays

Waste & Byproduct Removal

• Transport waste or byproduct bins to disposal or recycling areas
• Maintain cleanliness and workflow efficiency

CIP System Supply

• Transport cleaning chemicals or reusable containers to and from CIP systems
• Improve sanitation practices

Safety
Industry-leading safety through collaborative risk assessment, real-time obstacle detection, collision avoidance and comprehensive operator and facility training. Compliance and memberships include ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4, A3/RIA R15.08, MAG (MHI) and ASTM F45; over 500 million safe operating hours.

Cybersecurity
Secure architecture with SOC2 Type II certification, continuous updates, centralized authentication and multi-factor authentication support to protect data and uptime.

Software — JBT mōt.OS
One motion operating system for multiple fleets. Features a user-friendly GUI, monitoring and analytics, horizontal/vertical integration, fleet interoperability, management of hundreds of vehicles and thousands of storage locations, site-to-enterprise asset management and AI/ML support for predictive maintenance and path optimization.

Key software modules

• Input/Output (I/O) Manager
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Application Web Interface (AWI)
• History Control Manager (HCM)
• Order Control Manager
• Vehicle Movement Manager
• Vehicle Communication Manager
• Script Engine Manager
• Inventory Manager

Benefits of mōt.OS

• Flexibility and scalability
• Centralized management and streamlined operations
• Comprehensive integration
• Support for AI/ML to improve efficiency

Service
PRoCARE customer care packages provide tailored service plans, global and local support teams, ROI-driven optimization, cybersecurity support, operator training and proactive maintenance to maximize uptime.

Technical specifications

• Designed and assembled in USA and Europe
• Market coverage: perishables, protein, dairy, beverages, pet food
• Supported vehicle types: counterbalance, reach, automatic trailer loading/unloading, roller deck, batch retort, AMRs
• Applications: raw material transport, batch staging, WIP movement, finished goods handling, packaging delivery, waste/byproduct removal, CIP supply
• Safety: >500 million safe operating hours; compliance with ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4, A3/RIA R15.08, MAG (MHI), ASTM F45
• Cybersecurity: SOC2 Type II; continuous updates; MFA support
• Software: JBT mōt.OS with modules for I/O, GUI, AWI, HCM, Order Control, Vehicle Movement, Vehicle Communication, Script Engine, Inventory
• AI/ML: data-driven insights, autonomous decision-making, predictive maintenance, path optimization