Bring Your Club into the Future with the AMS Automated Ball Wash and Transportation System

Are you looking to give your club a facelift and bring it into the future? Do you want something that will efficiently and reliably make work easier and more profitable simultaneously?

The AMS Automated Ball Wash and Transportation System is precisely what you’re looking for. This revolutionary robotic technology will conveniently collect, wash and transport your golf course’s balls, keeping them in constant supply in significantly less time than manually picking and washing.

Joe Langton, owner and CEO of Automated Outdoor Solutions, has been in the automation industry since 2016. He’s an industry leader who runs a popular niche podcast called Automating Success with his daughter, Julia. Most importantly, he’s someone clients trust to help them accurately determine their outdoor automation needs—and he, along with his team, is ready to help you next.

 Reach out today for more information on how this process works and the extensive benefits your golf club can reap with the AMS Automated Ball Wash and Transportation System. You can purchase the system directly outright or make a service agreement with Automated Outdoor Solutions. Joe Langton and his team are ready to help you determine the best options for your unique needs.

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The AMS Automated Ball Wash and Transportation System

There are currently 14,000 golf courses and driving ranges throughout the United States. Since there are 3,006 counties (according to the US Census), that averages just under five per county. That’s a lot of competition for members and casual players, so you must provide the best experience possible. The AMS Automated Ball Wash and Transportation System is an efficient way to increase member satisfaction while simultaneously reducing labor costs.

Automated Outdoor Solutions is proud to be the only importer and national distributor of this revolutionary, club-changing product. We understand the need for a convenient solution for keeping range balls clean and in constant supply – and to do so without temporarily closing your course or range. After all, whenever you close operations for manual ball picking, you’re potentially losing earnings, thus decreasing your total return on investment (ROI) for that range or course.

Our company is well-versed in the specific requirements for designing and operating a golf range. Thanks to this extensive experience, we can customize our driving range solutions to suit the needs of clubs of all sizes, from the smallest country club to the largest commercial driving range.

How Does the Washing and Transportation System Work?

Our robotic washing and transportation system works in conjunction with the automatic BallPicker by Echo Robotics. Once the BallPicker has picked enough balls and is full, it returns to its charging station, where it will prepare for the next picking round. When it arrives at its station, it drops the collected balls into the pit.

Once the balls are deposited into the pit, a stainless-steel slider maneuvers them into the transportation pipe using a back-and-forth motion. Using negative pressure, the transport pipe draws the balls back into the dispenser located in the ball room.

While the balls travel along the transportation pipe, they’re spotlessly cleaned. First, water is introduced to clean the balls, which then travel through a brush unit. From start to finish, the process eradicates the need for manual ball picking, washing and transportation.

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Step 1

Our Echo Range Picker will collect and automatically deposit the golf balls into the ball pit in preparation for cleaning

Step 2

Once the balls are deposited, a stainless steel slider uses a back and forth motion to maneuver the balls into the vacuum pipe

Step 3

Water is introduced in the vacuum pipe to clean the balls where they travel through a brush unit on their way to the final receiver

Step 4

The final receiver drops the balls into the ball dispenser of your choosing (i.e. vending machines, ball baskets)

What’s Required for Installation?

Five things need to be installed for the whole system to work. These include:

  • 1. Perimeter Wire:

    This is necessary so that the Echo Robotics BallPicker understands the boundaries of the driving range outfield. The robot can navigate around the range to pick balls when the perimeter wire is installed.

  • 2. Ball Pit:

    A stainless-steel ball pit frame will be placed inside a rectangular ditch. Once inside the ditch, the frame will be connected to the transportation pipe. The necessary pipework, electrical wiring and air control will also be installed here.

  • 3. High Wear Area:

    The area around the entrenched ball pit will see a lot of traffic, so it needs to be reinforced. To do this, a 32ft x 12ft wear area is dug out, and a solid subbase is installed. This is topped with artificial turf for extra security and a seamless finished appearance.

  • 4. Ball Room:

    To allow the driving range staff easy access, this room houses the ball dispenser, system control panel, air compressor and ball brush unit.

  • 5. Green Transport Pipe:

    This piping is installed underground and runs between the ball pit and the ball room. It’s a crucial aspect of the transportation system.

How Does AOS Help Manage This System?

Automated Outdoor Solutions isn’t just a distributor but an end service provider. We ensure that our driving range maintenance system is high-performing and reliable by completing all work according to our project model. From the site appraisal to the final installation, we oversee this process for you.

Every client relationship begins with an initial, no-obligation site appraisal. One of our AOS Solutions Experts will meet with you over the phone or in-person to calculate a customer service plan or purchase price based on your facility’s ball output.

AOS is proud to offer affordable purchasing plans that allow you to make monthly payments instead of paying everything upfront. Spreading the total cost over a fixed period will enable you to reap the benefits of robot technology without breaking the bank.

Once all parties agree, we’ll survey your site to confirm specifics like:

  • How many robots will your range require based on the given circumstances?
  • What is the most suitable positioning of the charging station?
  • What is the best ball drop zone?
  • What obstacles must be avoided (including slopes to climb, etc.)?

Our expert is happy to answer any questions you have during this process. When the survey is complete, a driving range awareness report is submitted to the customer for approval. Once approved, installation of the necessary parts and equipment can commence.

Will You Teach Me How to Use the System?

Yes, of course! Before our AOS installation experts consider the project complete, they’ll guide you through the learning process. You’ll be shown how to use and manage your system and have an opportunity to have all your questions answered. When you feel ready, they’ll hand the control over to you while monitoring and assisting your team along the way.

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Exclusive Benefits of Using Our Robotic Ball Wash System

When your club implements our robotic ball wash system, you can expect the following exclusive benefits:

Automated Ball Cleaning

The fully automated system washes balls during the transportation process back to the dispenser for maximum efficiency, eradicating the need for manual process labor.

Seamless Ball Transportation

Balls travel to the dispenser via the transportation pipe until they reach the final receiver, where they can be dispensed for use again with zero hassle or stress for your club.

Continuous Ball Supply

When the ball wash is combined with the Echo Robotics range picker robot, your drive will have a continuous ball supply – without the need to close your range for picking.

Potential Cost Savings

Most golf courses and driving ranges see a 20% to 60% cost reduction after implementation, with the exact savings dependent on ball values and current operating costs.

Meet the CEO: Joe Langton

Joe Langton is an industry leader with numerous credits to his name. He’s the acting CEO of Automated Outdoor Solutions and Vice President of Langton Nursery and Landscape Supply. He’s also President of Langton Group. His brother, John, is partnered with Joe in all of his business ventures. For the last three years, he’s also run a successful podcast, Automating Success. His daughter, Julia, helped found the podcast and has co-hosted several of its episodes.

Anyone who has met Joe won’t be surprised that he says he’s always been a people person. He exudes a comfortable self-assurance and openness that quickly puts people at ease from the first interaction, where he boldly asks, “What will it take to make you a customer?”

Joe’s success story starts with his second job, where he worked at Best Buy. Joe did so well at Best Buy that they sent him to Elgin Community College (ECC) for small circuit analysis. From here, he was recruited by IW17 and became a union electrician.

While still working as a union electrician, Joe founded his snow removal company. That first company, Langton Snow Solutions, is thriving today and 290 employees strong.

Like any great entrepreneur, Joe Langton didn’t stop there. He used that first company as a launching pad to greater success, stating that he’s “always found that I can create supporting businesses to my core business.”  To do this, he likes to identify his customers’ needs and develop businesses that will solve those.

When Joe realized his snow removal clients could use high-quality landscaping, he founded Langton Group Landscaping. Then, he identified problems within the landscaping industry and discovered the Husqvarna robotic lawn mower technology as the solution. So, he founded Automated Outdoor Solutions. Here, he discovered he was passionate about uniting the industry and opening people’s minds about automation – a goal he continues to work towards today.

Automated Outdoor Solutions

At Automated Outdoor Solutions, we’re more than just a distributor and end-service provider of revolutionary automated outdoor equipment. We’re an industry leader who doesn’t just make sales but builds partnerships and relationships. Most recently, we’ve partnered with Site One Landscape Supply.

We’re passionate about our products and constantly work to improve ourselves individually and as a company. Exceptional customer service, backed by honesty, integrity and a desire to educate are at the core of our success.

You’ll receive more than just a Ball Wash and Transportation System at Automated Outdoor Solutions. You’ll also receive:

  • A 2-year warranty
  • A local warranty with pick-up and drop-off services
  • AOS-trained professional installation
  • Winter service and storage (per request)
  • Loaner units during servicing or warranty work (per request)
  • Affordable leasing options
  • Post-warranty servicing available
  • Quality technical support at every step of your automation journey
  • An extended warranty is available upon request

Learn more about Automated Outdoor Solutions through our social media channels or by contacting us directly using the information below.

Email: automatedoutdoor@gmail.com

Phone: (815) 567-9686

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