MOBILE HANDLING SYSTEMS

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Handling robot BoDo II at work in a factory.
Mobile Handling Systems

BoDo II - The SAHM BobbinDoffer

In its latest generation, the mobile, fully automatic doffing and transport system BoDo II is once again setting new standards in bobbin and tube handling. The pick-up of bobbins at the winding machine as well as the set-up with empty tubes is performed entirely automatically – just like the transport of bobbins and their delivery to freely defined locations in the production workflow.

Working with centralized fleet management software, BoDo II robots operate as genuine team players and enable continuous 24/7 operation with an outstanding level of efficiency.

Bobbin handling. 24/7. Fully automatic.

Bodo II is the innovative solution for fully automatic bobbin and tube handling. It can be flexibly integrated into existing processes and enables round-the-clock operation. Physical strain on operators is reduced, processes are optimized – all with increased speed, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and ergonomic optimization.

Overview of a complete machine concept consisting of tube depot, SAHM winding machine and SAHM BoDo II.
Detail photo of SAHM tube depot. Pick up of an empty tube by the BoDo II handling robot.
TUBE PICK-UP
Waiting for doffing request, driving to tube depot, pick-up of empty tube(s).
Doffing of a full bobbin and take up of the full bobbin by the BoDo II handling robot.
BOBBIN DOFFING
Driving and positioning at winding machine to collect full bobbins. Waiting for the doffing signal. Safe and sure bobbin collection.
Placement of the empty tubes on the SAHM winding machine by the BoDo II handling robot
TUBE PLACEMENT
Placement of empty tubes on the winder.
Delivery of the full bobbin to a creel trolley by the BoDo II handling robot.
BOBBIN DELIVERY
Transport and delivery of full bobbins to a suitable receiving system (e.g. creel trolley).
BoDo II charging station
CHARGING
Automatic navigation to the waiting position or – when the battery is low – to the charging station.
Full flexibility

Freely definable radius of movement

Whether defining driving routes or pick-up and delivery points for bobbins and tubes - BoDo II is freely programmable and can be adapted to any production environment. With identical plant design, BoDo II units can even be exchanged between plants for cross-plant use.

Leading the way

Exact positioning

Leading the way

Exact positioning

With its integrated sensors and cameras, BoDo II perceives its surroundings and independently selects the most efficient route. Obstructions in the floor surface or areas that cannot be properly navigated can be easily defined in the software and will be by-passed by BoDo II.

Network integration

Intelligent fleet management

Network integration

Intelligent fleet management

BoDo II robots communicate with SAHM winding machines and are linked via intelligent fleet management software. This net-working enables fully optimized logistic and process workflows for the realization of a Smart Factory environment.

Safe and secure

360° environment detection

Safe and secure

360° environment detection

As a collaborative system, BoDo II ensures safe operation in conjunction with people, vehicles and machines. Two integrated safety laser scanners continuously monitor the surroundings and provide BoDo II with all safety-relevant information. When an  obstacle is detected, BoDo II reacts on the basis of the actual  real-time situation. Not being bound to a track, BoDo II can sim-ply drive around the obstacle, search for an alternative route or stop immediately, if required in an emergency situation. And all of this is done fully autonomously - without operator involvement.

Scalable

Solutions for any production capacity

Scalable

Solutions for any production capacity

BoDo II is a flexible, scalable system which offers a suitable solution for every production operation and for any output. Whether operating singly or with multiple networked BoDo II units – the system can be individually adjusted to all customer requirements and process details. And can be modified as required – making BoDo II the perfect future-proof choice.

 

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APPLICATIONS

Continuous processes in combínation with automatic SAHM winding machines, e.g.: TWINSTAR II (others on request)

FEATURES

  • Simultaneous removal/placement of multiple bobbins (with 2 and 3-tier models)
  • Two safety laser scanners for 360° environment detection
  • Autonomous, trackless driving
  • Intelligent fleet management system
  • Teaching of bobbin doffer via mobile device

OPTIONS

  • Creel trolley
  • Tube depot
  • Possibility of integration into DCS (Distributed Control System)

Technical data

*) others on request
  BoDo II 1 tier BoDo II 2 tiers BoDo II 3 tiers
Load capacity 25 kg 50 kg 75 kg
Speed 1 m/s (loaded) 1 m/s (loaded) 1 m/s (loaded)
Battery runtime 7 h (charging time 2 h) 7 h (charging time 2 h) 10 h (charging time 1 h)
Safety Features Safety laser scanners, 3 D cameras Safety laser scanners, 3 D cameras Safety laser scanners, 3 D cameras
Tiers 1 2 3
Navigation Automatic selection of most efficient route without track Automatic selection of most efficient route without track Automatic selectrion of most efficient route without track
Tube inside diameter 94 mm*) 94 mm *) 94 mm *)
Tube outside diameter 100 - 108 mm *) 100 - 108 mm *) 100 - 108 mm *)
Tube length 290 mm *) 290 mm *) 290 mm *)
75 years innovative winding technology
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