Creform

CA-A50060-NSI BST tugger

Equipped with a sophisticated control system, Creform’s model CA-A50060-NSI BST tugger can navigate up to 50 courses (128 commands each) and is programmable by PC or an onboard touchscreen.

The units follow a magnetic tape guidepath and function as automated tuggers, eliminating the need for manned delivery vehicles. They drive under a stationary cart equipped with a BST hitch, extend a tow pin into the hitch, deliver the cart to a designated work area, then retract the tow pin and move out to pick up another cart. Programs can be downloaded with USB memory, Ethernet cable or radio frequency.

For command initiation, the unit includes an RFID reader. Safety and operational features include a non-contact laser bumper and eight-bit optical communications device for remote control and starting.

Today’s manufacturers are challenged to increase productivity while lowering manufacturing costs. Properly employed, the dynamics of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing can result in a 10% increase per year in productivity by eliminating non-value added waste. Our sales engineers are all trained to assist our customers implement continuous improvement and lean programs as well as the five-S ideology and elimination of non-value added waste using the Creform System.