Combilift Introduces Autonomous Side Loader for Long Loads

At FABTECH 2024, Combilift North America debuted its Combi-Agt fully autonomous side loader for long loads for use by metal fabricators and steel service centers. It is the world’s first, according to Paul Short, president, Combilift North America.

Fabricators can safely and reliably deliver long loads in narrow aisles around the clock without an operator. The Combi-Agt helps fully automate existing infrastructure, using common features with no extra functions. It can be integrated with a fabricator’s WMS system for full autonomy. 

The development of the autonomous side loader was driven in part by safety to eliminate the presence of personnel in potentially hazardous aisles, consistency in handling procedures, and to maximize order fulfilment, the company reports.

Its design is based on the electric manually operated Combi-GTE model, which works efficiently in rail-guided narrow aisles.