Magnetic Navigation Stripe For AGV
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Product Description
The magnetic navigation stripe for AGV from Danger Ribbon Company is made for AGV and AGC ground guidance in fixed-route automation systems. It uses flexible ferrite rubber with a controlled N/S polarity path, giving magnetic sensors a stable signal to follow during daily operation. With tested surface magnetic strength of 80-120 mT, optional PSA backing, and several width and thickness options, it helps factories build reliable floor routes for straight lines, curves, junctions, and trial layouts.
Technical Data Sheet
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Flexible magnetic navigation stripe for AGV / AGC |
Material | Ferrite rubber magnetic composite |
Standard Color | Black |
Width | 20 mm / 30 mm / 40 mm / 50 mm |
Thickness | 1.0 mm / 1.5 mm / 2.0 mm / 2.5 mm |
Surface Magnetic Strength | 80-120 mT |
Polarity Direction | N/S aligned along the stripe |
Backing Type | Plain back or PSA adhesive backing |
Sensor Detection Height | 5-12 mm, depending on sensor model |
Recommended Joint Gap | <=5 mm |
Minimum Bend Radius | >=50 mm without visible cracking |
Tested Turning Radius | 300 mm route radius in trial layout |
Bending Test | >=1000 cycles at 50 mm radius |
Abrasion Test | >=1000 cycles under 1 kg load |
Working Temperature | 0-60 C |
Roll Length | 10-50 m per roll |
Floor Requirement | Clean, dry, flat, dust-free surface |
Chemical Resistance | Mild acids / alkalis / cleaning agents |
Applications
- AGV and AGC ground guidance in warehouse transport lanes
- Fixed-route material handling between production cells
- Assembly line feeding routes and return paths
- Sorting center, packaging line, and distribution area navigation
- Curved path, branch point, and junction guidance
- Temporary trial routes before permanent AGV layout confirmation
Product Overview
This floor magnetic guide strip is developed for warehouses, production workshops, sorting centers, and AGV test routes where vehicles need to follow a clear and repeatable magnetic path. It is not a general magnetic label, refrigerator strip, door seal strip, or PVC protective cover tape. The material is produced by blending ferrite powder into flexible rubber, creating a magnetic track that can be detected by AGV sensors while still remaining easy to cut, roll, and lay on the floor.
The stripe works best on clean, dry, flat surfaces without oil, loose paint, metal debris, or heavy dust. In sample track testing, sensor detection stayed stable at a 5-12 mm sensing height when the stripe was installed with continuous N/S polarity and tightly joined roll sections. For curved routes, the material supported a 300 mm route radius without visible cracking or magnetic signal loss. At joints and corners, gaps should normally be kept within 5 mm, because wider gaps may cause short signal interruptions on some Hall effect or magnetoresistive sensor systems.
For maintenance teams, the practical advantage is simple: the route can be installed, checked, adjusted, and replaced without rebuilding the floor. The PSA backed magnetic stripe is useful during route confirmation because it holds the material in place after positioning, while plain-back material can be used when separate fixing methods are preferred.
Benefits
- Helps AGV systems maintain stable ground guidance, with tested lateral deviation under 2 mm on standard warehouse floors.
- Flexible ferrite rubber structure bends smoothly for curves, branch points, and short-radius turns without breaking the magnetic path.
- N/S polarity guidance stripe gives Hall effect and magnetoresistive sensors a predictable signal to read.
- PSA backing improves installation speed during trial layouts and reduces movement after the route is confirmed.
- Tested for more than 1000 bending cycles at a 50 mm radius without obvious magnetic degradation.
- Surface material tolerates routine floor cleaning agents, mild acids, alkalis, and common warehouse maintenance conditions.
How does a magnetic navigation stripe guide an AGV during operation?
An AGV reads the stripe through magnetic sensors mounted near the floor. As the vehicle moves, these sensors detect the magnetic field strength and polarity from the N/S path. The controller uses that signal to judge whether the vehicle is centered over the route, then corrects steering in real time. This is why magnetic strength, sensing height, polarity direction, and joint alignment all matter during installation. A clean, continuous stripe layout can keep guidance reliable in dusty workshops or areas where optical navigation may be affected by reflections, floor marks, or uneven lighting.
What should engineers consider when configuring magnetic stripe layouts for AGV paths?
Before final installation, engineers should check polarity continuity, floor condition, route radius, and sensor reading height. The stripe should follow the route centerline without twisting, and the N/S direction should remain consistent when one roll section connects to the next. Corners and intersections need firm contact with the floor so the sensor does not lose the magnetic signal. Floors with oil, dust, deep cracks, or loose coating can reduce adhesive contact and change the sensor distance. A low-speed AGV test run is recommended before normal operation to confirm smooth tracking across straight lines, turns, and junctions.
FAQ
Q1: Is this product the same as a general magnetic strip?
No. It is an AGV ground guidance magnetic stripe made with flexible ferrite rubber and controlled polarity. It is not a refrigerator strip, door seal strip, magnetic label, or PVC protective cover tape.
Q2: Can it be installed without adhesive backing?
Yes. Plain-back material can be used when the route requires separate fixing methods. PSA backing is better for faster installation, route testing, and layouts that need clean positioning.
Q3: What sensor height should be used?
Most AGV magnetic sensors work within 5-12 mm above the stripe, but the final setting should match the sensor model, vehicle load, and floor flatness.
Q4: How should the stripe be maintained after installation?
Keep the surface clean, remove metal debris, inspect corners and joints, and replace damaged sections before sensor readings become unstable. Routine cleaning normally does not require electronic recalibration.