SWZ-10H-A AGV Trolley: Automated PCB Transport Between Stations

A technician walking a loaded PCB magazine between the SMT outlet and the THT line is moving value by hand — and risking it. One dropped rack or misrouted board is a delay nobody logged and WIP nobody can trace back to its source. Manual PCB transport adds WIP damage, delays and labor cost to every move. The SWZ-10H-A AGV trolley automates point-to-point material movement so boards travel on a known path with known stops.

The cost you haven't named: manual PCB transport

Most factories optimize the machines and forget the walks between them, where value and risk both accumulate unnoticed.

WIP damage. Hand-carried magazines and boards get bumped, dropped or flexed, causing damage that shows up only at test or in the field.
Delays. Manual moves wait on whoever is free, adding uncontrolled latency between SMT, THT, test and storage stations.
Labor cost. Repeated point-to-point transport pulls staff off value-added assembly and onto a task a trolley can run on its own.
Lost traceability. Manual moves are rarely logged, so a misrouted board's path cannot be reconstructed during a customer or internal audit.

The Four-Point PCB Transport Audit

Before buying any transport automation, frame the problem as a repeatable audit rather than a one-off purchase. Call it the Four-Point PCB Transport Audit.

1. Map the station moves. List every recurring transport of PCBs, magazines and finished boards between SMT, THT, test and storage, so you see where value travels most.

2. Score the damage risk. For each move, estimate bump or drop probability and the value of what travels; high-value, high-frequency moves are where automation pays back first.

3. Quantify the labor. Tally how many manual transport trips happen per shift and what that labor costs versus the same runs done autonomously.

4. Set the traceability rule. Define that every move must be logged with location and time, then treat that statement as your acceptance test at delivery.

The vehicle: SWZ-10H-A AGV Trolley

The framework above maps directly onto how the SWZ-10H-A is deployed on a real floor.

Map the station moves → magnetic-stripe routing. The SWZ-10H-A follows magnetic-stripe guidance for single or circular route layouts, moving PCBs, magazines and finished boards between stations on fixed, repeatable paths.
Score the damage risk → obstacle safety. Ultrasonic obstacle detection plus a bumper strip stop the trolley before a collision, protecting boards and people in narrow aisles.
Quantify the labor → autonomous runs. It carries up to 100 kg at 25 m/min with a 0.8 m turning circle and ±2 cm positioning, sustaining point-to-point moves without a walking operator.
Set the traceability rule → RFID position cards. Twenty RFID position cards and a 4.3-inch HD touch screen let it log where it is and where it has been, supporting move traceability on the floor.

Specification note: exact route layout, battery runtime (Li-ion 24 V 30 Ah, ≥10 h operation / ≥200 h standby), load configuration and options such as Y-line layout, remote call and automatic charging pile should be confirmed at quotation, because they depend on your floor plan and shift pattern.

Specifications

| Parameter | Value |

| Navigation | Magnetic stripe guidance |

| Load capacity | 100 kg |

| Travel speed | 25 m/min |

| Turning circle | 0.8 m |

| Positioning precision | ±2 cm |

| Battery | Li-ion 24 V 30 Ah |

| Endurance / standby | ≥10 h / ≥200 h |

| Dimensions (mm) | 700 × 500 × 500 (customizable) |

| Position cards | RFID ×20 |

| Safety | Ultrasonic obstacle detection + bumper strip |

| Onboard control | 4.3-inch HD touch screen |

| Optional features | Y-line layout, remote call, automatic charging pile |

The loop: re-audit routes every quarter

Floor layouts and product mixes both change, and an AGV that fit last quarter can drift out of fit. Build a loop: every quarter, re-run the Four-Point PCB Transport Audit, compare the scored damage-risk points against the previous quarter, and review the AGV utilization and RFID move logs with your line leads. If a line relocation or new station changes your run paths, re-map the magnetic stripe before ramping it. The loop keeps the trolley earning its place instead of becoming an underused asset gathering dust in the corner.

Your next step

Send us your floor layout and the top three PCB moves you want to automate. We will return a routing and safety review outlining where the SWZ-10H-A fits, what load and runtime to specify, and what to confirm at quotation. Reach Jason at jasonwu@smthelp.com or on WhatsApp +86 13602562576.

FAQ

What does the SWZ-10H-A transport?

It moves PCBs, magazines and finished boards between stations such as SMT, THT, test and storage on fixed magnetic-stripe routes.

How does it stay safe on the floor?

Ultrasonic obstacle detection and a bumper strip stop the trolley before a collision in narrow aisles with operators and machines.

How is a move traced?

Twenty RFID position cards and the onboard touch screen log location and time for each move, supporting traceability during audits.

What is the load and speed?

It carries up to 100 kg at 25 m/min with ±2 cm positioning and a 0.8 m turning circle suited to tight EMS aisles.

Are extra features available?

Y-line layout, remote call and an automatic charging pile are optional and confirmed at quotation based on your layout and shift plan.

Jason Wu

Founder & CEO, Southern Machinery (Shenzhen Southern Machinery Sales and Service Co., Ltd.)

Email: jasonwu@smthelp.com / info@smthelp.com

WhatsApp: +86 13602562576

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