AS/RSS: Pallet Handling

Pallet Handling AS/RS or Automated Pallet Systems have long been game-changers in warehouse management, automating how retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers organize, access, and manage their stock. These systems optimize space, reduce labor reliance, and enhance efficiency.

Typically, an automated warehouse storage system consists of high-density shelving and robotic load-handling devices that efficiently move products in and out of storage. Whether handling pallets or finished goods with a unit-load system or managing smaller items like cartons, cases, or totes with a miniload or a multishuttle system, going from manual processes to automation can significantly improve product handling efficiency and enhance warehouse safety.

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Pallet Shuttle AS/RS

What is a Pallet Shuttle AS/RS?

A pallet shuttle AS/RS efficiently moves pallets using electric shuttles that run on rails in a racking structure. The shuttles are easy to deploy, and they can move in multiple directions, including changing levels to increase flexibility.

What are the Features & Benefits of a Pallet Shuttle AS/RS?

Maximize Storage Density: Compact designs with multi-deep storage enable more pallet storage. Multi-temperature, including frozen, capabilities expand storage options.
Boost Throughput: Easily add pallet shuttles to an existing system to address demand spikes and increase throughput.
Improve Flexibility: Multi-directional movement means not being constrained by building layout or existing technology. Pallet shuttles are flexible and work within physical limits.
Enhance Performance Visibility: Make informed decisions with real-time visibility of inventory and performance metrics.

What are the Applications of a Pallet Shuttle AS/RS?

Increase Storage Capacity to Existing Buildings (Brownfields): Pallet shuttle AS/RSs work well in existing buildings because they can flex around existing equipment and structures.
Meet Demand for Fast Movers: For operations with lower numbers of product variations, pallet shuttles can quickly access faster moving inventory stored in multi-deep racking.

Unit-Load AS/RS

What is a Unit-Load AS/RS?

Unit-load AS/RSs (sometimes referred to as high bay warehouses or pallet crane systems) are fully automated storage and retrieval systems designed to handle heavy loads and bulky items, typically stored on pallets. They provide high-density storage and are ideal for operations that require handling large loads.

What are the Features & Benefits of a Unit-Load AS/RS?

High-Density Storage: Can handle loads up to 1,800 kg and store them in structures up to 45 meters tall and in multiple temperature environments, including frozen.
Higher Throughput: Capable of moving up to 60 loads per hour with minimal labor.
Efficient and Reliable: Proven technology ensures maximum uptime to keep operations running efficiently.
Enhanced Performance Visibility: Make informed decisions with real-time visibility of inventory and performance metrics.

What are the Applications of Unit-Load AS/RS?

Increase Density in New Buildings (Greenfields): Unit-load AS/RSs captures vertical space and builds density from the start of your project to provide capacity to meet current and future demand.
High Product Variation: Single or double-deep pallet storage reduces shuffling of deep lane pallets to quickly access a variety of palletized inventory.