Product Review: T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber

On average, labor accounts for 50% to 90% of cleaning costs, but it doesn't have to. If you want a cleaner facility in less time while saving money, check out Tennant's T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber. This commercial robotic floor scrubber is easy to use, effortless to run, and safety-focused. Read on to discover what we love about this autonomous floor scrubber, what it's best suited for, and what to know before you invest.

Key Features

The Tennant T7AMR has a host of impressive features, but here are two that make it really stand out.

• Easy To Learn and Teach. The onboard operating system is easy to learn and manage. Teaching the T7AMR new cleaning routes is as easy as selecting Teaching mode, driving the new cleaning route, and then saving the route for future use.
• Aware and Independent. The T7AMR uses an overlapping array of 3D sensors and LIDAR to actively map and respond to the environment. Programmed to recognize both stationary and moving obstructions, the floor scrubber has the intelligence to either navigate around stationary obstacles, like crates, or to stop for mobile obstacles, like pedestrians. This smart obstacle recognition makes the T7AMR trustworthy enough to operate independently of direct supervision.

Best Suited For:

The Tennant T7AMR is best suited for medium-sized facilities or facilities with narrow paths that wish to reduce the cost of cleaning labor. Schools, warehouses, distribution centers, general manufacturing, and the food and beverage industries can all benefit from this commercial robotic floor scrubber.

Not Recommended For:

Due to the mid-sized cleaning path, the T7AMR is not recommended for facilities with large, wide-open areas, such as gymnasiums or aviation hangers.

Specifications

Model: T7AMR
Manufacturer: Tennant
Machine Type: Ride-On/Robotic
Cleaning Path: 26 in.
Estimated Coverage: 457,000 sq. ft.
Battery Type: Lead Acid or Li-Ion
Run Time: 4 hours (Lead Acid) to 6.5 hours (Li-Ion)
Solution Tank: 29 gallons
Recovery Tank: 29 gallons
Operating System: BrainOS
Navigation: Overlapping 3D Environment Sensors and LIDAR

Pros

Here are some of the top features that make this commercial robotic floor scrubber one of the best on the market.

Powerful Cleaning

No matter the bells and whistles, any floor scrubber is only as good as its cleaning power. The T7AMR provides 0.6 horsepower cleaning, moving its pads at 225 rpm. These speeds, combined with up to 190 lbs of cleaning pressure, give the power needed to ensure a spotless floor.

Whisper Quiet

The T7AMR is a quiet running machine. Operating at about 70 dBA, it makes only as much noise as a washing machine. Quiet operation allows the autonomous unit to clean throughout each shift without disrupting your staff.

Reduced Slipping Hazards

The onboard vacuum collects cleaning solution as the T7AMR works, leaving only dry, clean floors in its wake. The matching 29-gallon solution and recovery tanks allow the machine to completely deplete its cleaning solution reservoir before the recovery tank needs emptying. Wide access ports and a twist-flow control drain hose make sanitizing and emptying the recovery tank simple.

Manual Operation Mode

While the T7AMR is primarily an autonomous floor scrubber, it does include the option for manual operation. Usually, operators use manual mode to teach the machine new routes. Still, they can also use it for spot cleaning or atypical paths that don't accommodate autonomous cleaning, such as a spill on the factory floor.

Long Running

The lithium-ion battery allows the T7AMR to clean for 5 to 6.5 hours on a single charge. Opportunity charging expands this capability, allowing the scrubber to operate independently for up to 13 hours per 24-hour period. This extended cleaning time ensures your facility stays spotless throughout every shift.

Cons

No matter how good any floor scrubber is, it's not perfect for every facility. Here are a few things to consider before investing in the Tennant T7AMR.

Static Infrastructure

While the T7AMR can learn and run a multitude of routes and adapt to changing route conditions, it depends on relatively static infrastructure for optimum operation. Programmed routes work wonderfully in facilities where the layout stays mostly the same, like around warehouse racking. However, facilities that frequently change their organization, such as event spaces, may find manual operation faster than teaching the T7AMR new temporary routes.

Mid-Sized Cleaning Path

The T7AMR is best for mid-sized facilities. Larger facilities with large open space areas may find the T7AMR's 26-inch cleaning path inefficient. A larger model like the T16AMR might better serve these facilities. Likewise, smaller facilities may find the unit too large for their needs. An autonomous, walk-behind model such as the X4 ROVR might be better for a smaller facility.

Discover Your Perfect Automation Solution

Warehouse automation, like Tennant's T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber, has the power to revolutionize your operation. This autonomous floor scrubber is the perfect choice for any mid-sized facility looking to increase productivity and decrease labor expenses. However, when it comes to automation, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That's why expert help is critical to finding the perfect combination of technologies for your unique facility. Let us transform your warehouse. Contact us online or visit one of our locations to learn more about what warehouse automation can do for you:

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