Automated storage for totes

In today's market, which is characterized by unstable demand, constantly expanding products range and frequently changing order structures, it is important to apply the right warehouse solutions and systems.

Solutions and systems that will increase the speed of the warehouse, reduce the number of personnel, minimize errors in order picking and optimize the supply chain of goods from the manufacturer to the consumer.

The main elements of the architecture of the automated storage system for totes is a racking system with installed devices that perform loading/unloading operations for goods. The device and its configuration are selected depending on the characteristics of the goods, the capacity requirements of the automated storage system and the configuration of the building.

Types of devices:

Stacker crane.
Multilevel Level Shuttle.
One Level shuttle

Automated tote storage systems ensure the fulfillment of the “goods to person” principle and are adapted to integrate with any conveyor systems, elevators and workstations. Smart control system allows integration with Warehouse Management System and Material Flow System. The Automated Warehouse Systems solution is ideal for e-commerce, logistics operators and product manufacturers.

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Horizontal/vertical speed <br>up to 6.5/3.5 m/s

Horizontal/vertical speed
up to 6.5/3.5 m/s

Storage unit weight
up to 300 kg

System height
up to 22 m

Minimum amount of service work

24/7 operation

Highly adaptive

Automated storage systems based on stacker cranes.

The stacker crane is a key element of an automated tote system. It is used for warehouses where high throughput is not required.
Thanks to the wide range of gripper devices, the stacker crane can load/unload plastic totes, cardboard boxes and wooden and metal goods.
The stacker crane moves on a rail that is fixed to the floor of the building and is held in a vertical position by a rail that is fixed at the top of the racking structure.

The high-quality control system and stable design of the stacker crane allows for maximum travel speed and maximum operational safety. The sectional mast design minimizes building requirements during installation, and the vulkollan rollers ensure smooth running and high durability.

Automated warehouses based on multi-level shuttles

The Multi Level Shuttle is the prototype of a stacker crane. It has got lightweight design and travels on the rails attached to a racking structure. Because of this feature, Multi Level Shuttles can be placed in multiple levels, providing the average throughput of an automated storage system. It is also possible to move the Multi Level Shuttle between levels of the racking structure using elevators.

Thanks to its wide range of grippers, the Multi Level Shuttle can handle the plastic crates, cardboard boxes and wooden and metal packaged goods.

The shuttle’s state-of-the-art control system and sturdy design allow for maximum handling speed and operational safety. Vulkollan bearing and guide rollers ensure smooth running and long service life.

Automated warehouses based on One Level Shuttles

This type of automated storage system is used if high throughput is required. It is achieved by using a large number of One Level Shuttles. If necessary, the shuttles can be moved between the levels of the racking structure with special lifting units. In this way, an increase in throughput, if necessary, is ensured. Thanks to the wide range of grippers, the single-level shuttle can handle plastic crates, cardboard boxes and wooden and metal packaged goods. The shuttle’s state-of-the-art control system and stable design allow for maximum handling speed and maximum operational safety. Vulkollan bearing and guide rollers ensure smooth running and long service life.

System advantages

High storage density

Low operating costs
Increased throughput possible
High reliability
High level of operational security
Possibility to implement FIFO and LIFO principles

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