HELI Forklift continues to broaden its automation footprint with the 1.5–1.6t i-Series Fork Over Stacker AGV, a purpose-built unit for repetitive in-warehouse transfers and production-line handoffs. This article considers how a targeted AGV solution like HELI’s stacker AGV fits into broader discussions about forklift AGV adoption and the types of automated guided vehicles available to modern facilities.
Design Focus and Operational Role
The i-Series Fork Over Stacker AGV addresses frequent short-haul moves where footprint and uptime matter most. With a fork-over design, the stacker AGV handles pallets and skids in tight aisles, making it suitable for production-line buffering, cross-docking, and intraline material transfers. Compact structure minimizes passage occupation, enabling denser layouts without sacrificing flow — a key benefit in warehouses considering forklift AGV options to reclaim labor and raise consistency.
Key Features That Matter
HELI’s AGV solution emphasizes reliability and low-touch operation. Side-placed automatic charging paired with an integrated charger simplifies fleet management and reduces manual intervention. A maintenance-free AC steering motor decreases downtime and service costs compared with legacy drive systems. Notably, the i-Series maintains full lift performance — no load reduction at 3 m when carrying 1.6 tons — which preserves cycle timing and throughput in taller stacking applications. These attributes combine to deliver a resilient forklift AGV option for mid-duty automation tasks.
Context Within Types of Automated Guided Vehicles
Among the types of automated guided vehicles, the i-Series represents the class of guided stacker/stacker AGV units optimized for pallet handling and narrow-path operation. It complements other AGV families—tugger AGVs for towing, unit-load AGVs for heavy payloads, and hybrid robots for mixed tasks—forming a layered AGV solution that can replace or augment manned forklifts.
Practical Takeaway
Facilities evaluating an AGV solution should map task profiles, aisle geometry, and charging strategy. HELI Forklift’s i-Series stacker AGV offers a compact, dependable option for operations targeting consistent, automated pallet transfers within production and warehouse environments.
