Cleaning equipment developer Tennant Company has introduced lithium-ion technology to its portfolio of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), to ensure the floor scrubbers are sustainable, maintenance-free, hassle-free, and offer increased productivity.
According to Tennant, this new advanced battery technology provides added benefits to customers across the world in the cleaning industry.
“Throughout its 150-year history, Tennant Company has been dedicated to advancing the cleaning industry by relentlessly pursuing new technologies, and we are excited to continue this legacy with the addition of advanced lithium-ion battery technology to our autonomous machines,” said Barb Balinski, senior vice president, innovation and technology, Tennant Company.
“With longer run times and hassle-free maintenance, lithium-ion powered robotic scrubbers will help our customers increase their cleaning efficiency and optimise employee resources even more.”
The Tennant T380AMR is a compact floor scrubbing machine at 20” that is designed for retail stores, hospitals and education facilities. The T7AMR is a mid-size 26” scrubber ideal for mid-to-large spaces like larger retail stores and warehouse clubs, education, and some warehousing and logistic facilities, while the T16AMR is the first robotic scrubber designed specifically for industrial and warehouse spaces, with a 36” scrub path.
Prior to the introduction of lithium-ion technology, Tennant’s AMR models were equipped with flooded lead-acid batteries to operate with estimated run times of up to four hours. Customers will now have the option to choose between flooded lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries in AMR machines, though this new high-performance lithium-ion battery option has a run time between five and 6.5 hours, depending on the model.
“Every day we clean nearly 19 million square feet of space in airports throughout the U.S., which is why we bought a fleet of Tennant’s robotic scrubbers,” said Kevin Barton, vice president of operations, FlagShip Facility Services.
“Our T7AMR lithium-ion machine at the Raleigh-Durham Airport has been an incredible game-changer. The autonomous floor scrubbers allow airport employees to have more time to use their skills on other important responsibilities. Plus, with lithium-ion batteries, the machines run longer and require less maintenance—saving us money and time while providing consistent cleaning performance and a better traveller experience.”
