Stable AGV Lane Control in Food Processing Facilities

Stable AGV Lane Control in Food Processing Facilities

Applied to AGV lane control equipment

セララベルSL-GZ

In recent years, labor shortages and increasing hygiene requirements have accelerated the need for smart factory solutions in the food industry. To fully automate material transport, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) were introduced in a food processing facility. QR codes were adopted for position control to ensure accurate stopping at designated locations. However, conventional labels raised concerns regarding peeling caused by steam exposure and insufficient resistance to chemical cleaning, both of which are common in food processing environments.

CERALABEL SL-GZ, a highly durable label, was adopted to address these challenges. Compared to standard SL series labels, the GZ type features a reinforced surface that protects printed codes such as QR codes. It offers excellent resistance to heat, steam, and light abrasion from routine cleaning (e.g., brush washing), allowing implementation without changing existing cleaning processes. This enables precise material handling and stable AGV control for each lane, contributing to smart factory operations and labor reduction in food processing environments.

Key Benefits
Stable QR code readability under steam and washdown conditions
Resistance to peeling and degradation during cleaning processes
Durable against light abrasion from routine maintenance
Enables stable AGV control and supports factory automation