Magnetic Guide Tape For AGV Sensors
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Product Description
Detectable Tech Company supplies magnetic guide tape for AGV sensors for fixed-route AGV systems that need stable sensor reading, clear polarity response, and repeatable route signals. This tape is made for magnetic navigation, not general floor marking. In sample testing, 20mm-wide tape kept stable sensor detection at 12mm height, helping engineers check detection distance, flux consistency, and route reliability before full installation.
Technical Data Sheet
Item | Typical Value |
Product Type | Sensor-compatible magnetic guide tape |
Magnetic Material | Flexible ferrite magnetic layer |
Carrier Material | Flexible PVC base |
Standard Width | 10 - 50 mm |
Standard Thickness | 1.2 - 3 mm |
Roll Length | 50 - 500 m |
Magnetic Flux Density | 80 - 120 mT |
Flux Variation Control | +/-5% on tested 30 m sample route |
Sensor Detection Distance | 5 - 30 mm depending on sensor sensitivity |
Recommended Sensor Height | 10 - 15 mm above tape surface |
Polarity Configuration | N-S directional magnetization |
Sensor Mounting Tolerance | About 2 mm under stable setup |
Adhesive Type | Industrial pressure-sensitive adhesive |
Suitable Floor Surface | Clean concrete, epoxy floor, sealed industrial floor |
Operating Temperature | -20 C - 60 C |
Storage Condition | Dry room temperature, away from strong magnetic fields |
Typical Use | AGV route detection and magnetic navigation guidance |
Benefits
- Stable Sensor Reading: Helps AGV magnetic sensors receive a repeatable signal along the route.
- Controlled Magnetic Flux: Tested flux variation within +/-5% on a 30m sample route.
- Clear Polarity Identification: N-S directional magnetization supports route recognition and turning confirmation.
- Mounting Tolerance Support: About 2mm sensor mounting variation can be tolerated when detection height is properly set.
- Reduced Route Drift: A 100m internal route check showed average lateral deviation below 1.5mm under stable sensor height.
- Pre-Test Friendly: Samples can be tested before bulk production or full route installation.
How does magnetic guide tape affect AGV navigation accuracy?
Magnetic guide tape affects AGV navigation accuracy through field strength, flux uniformity, and polarity direction. If the magnetic signal changes too much along the same route, the sensor may send uneven steering feedback. In a 100m internal test using Hall-effect sensor checking, average lateral deviation stayed below 1.5mm when the sensor height was kept within the recommended range. This is why the tape, sensor height, and route layout should be tested together instead of being checked as separate items.
Product Overview
This magnetic guide tape for AGV sensors is designed for routes where the AGV depends on magnetic sensor feedback to stay aligned. For a factory, manufacturer, supplier, or automation integrator, the question is not simply whether the tape can stick to the floor. The more important point is whether the tape can provide a stable magnetic signal at the sensor’s real working height.
Detectable Tech Company focuses on three details that affect daily operation: magnetic layer uniformity, adhesive floor contact, and flexible tape structure. When these three factors are controlled well, the AGV sensor can read the route with fewer sudden signal changes, especially on long straight lines, mild curves, and route transition areas.
In internal route trials, a 20mm-wide sample showed magnetic flux variation within +/-5% across a 30m measured path on clean epoxy-coated concrete. This test helped check whether the signal remained consistent instead of becoming weaker at joints or turning points. In actual AGV use, uneven flux can lead to unnecessary steering correction, route drift, or unstable detection when the vehicle speed changes.
Good contact with the floor is also important. Air gaps, wrinkles, dust, oil, and loose floor coating can weaken the magnetic field received by the sensor. Before bulk installation, we suggest testing a short section with the actual AGV sensor. The test should check detection distance, polarity direction, curve reading, and route signal consistency.
Applications
- AGV fixed-route navigation in factories and logistics centers
- Automated forklift magnetic route detection
- Tugger cart and material handling vehicle guidance
- Sensor calibration routes before fleet deployment
- Magnetic path testing for new AGV projects
- Indoor industrial automation guidance systems requiring stable route signals
What installation factors influence detection distance and stability?
Detection distance is mainly affected by sensor height, floor flatness, adhesive contact, and nearby magnetic or metal interference. In most AGV routes, mounting the sensor 10 - 15mm above the tape gives a more stable reading than setting it too high. If the floor has dust, oil, loose coating, or uneven joints, the tape may not sit flat, and the signal can become weaker. A short test section should be installed first, then checked with the actual AGV sensor or a magnetic field meter before the full route is applied.
FAQ
Q1: Is this tape suitable for every AGV magnetic sensor?
It works with many AGV magnetic detection systems, but final compatibility depends on sensor sensitivity, mounting height, detection distance, and required route accuracy. Sample testing is recommended before bulk installation.
Q2: What sensor height should be tested first?
A practical starting range is 10 - 15mm above the tape surface. Some sensors may detect from 5 - 30mm, but stable reading should be confirmed with the actual AGV system.
Q3: Can it be used on curves and junctions?
Yes. For curves and junctions, the tape should be laid flat with smooth alignment. Polarity direction and curve reading should be checked before final route commissioning.
Q4: How can route signal consistency be checked?
Use the actual AGV sensor or a magnetic field meter to test straight sections, curves, joints, and high-speed areas. The key checks are magnetic flux stability, detection distance, polarity direction, and repeated route response.