Pallet Shuttle
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Pallet Shuttle A semi-automated high-density system for high-performance storage

The evolution of high-density storage systems: superior capacity, speed and output The Pallet Shuttle is a semi-automated high-density storage system where an electric shuttle runs along rails inside the storage channels to load and unload pallets. This achieves higher storage capacity and increases the throughput of incoming and outgoing goods in the warehouse. Logistics has become a key element in business management, since it allows for real competitive advantages. In this context, there is a greater focus on the design and implementation of warehouses that are more flexible and...

Semi-automated Pallet Shuttle System 4 6 How it operates 8 Load management systems 10 Control system 12 Distinctive features 14 14 16 19 20 Components Shuttle Racks Accessories Safety features 22 Possible distributions 22 Solution with a single aisle 23 Solution with one work aisle and racks on both sides 24 Solution with two access aisles 25 Solution with two work aisles and lower levels for picking 26 26 28 30 32 Uses Combined with other systems Cold storage Clad-rack warehouses Pallet Shuttle with AGV/LGV 34 Warehouse Management System Easy WMS An ideal solution for companies with a...

Key advantages Technology applied at top operating speeds Save space Storage channels can be more than 40 m deep. - The system works with minimal clearances between levels, which allows for highdensity storage. - Through the use of pallet sensors, the shuttles can position loads intelligently, eliminating empty spaces in the storage channels. Save time Loading and unloading times are reduced, since the forklifts do not access the inside of the storage lanes. - Rapid execution of orders: the shuttle's travel speed reaches 90 m/min when unloaded or 45 m/min when loaded. - Load lifting cycle...

Cost savings The high-density Pallet Shuttle system offers increased profitability, with reductions in short-term overhead. - The optimal use of space helps shrink the floor area, with the resulting cost savings on land or rental expenditures. - Lower energy consumption, particularly in cold storage installations because the floor area needed to be kept at low temperatures is scaled down. - Forklift use is eliminated inside the storage aisles, which lowers maintenance costs: cutting down blows to the rack structure, less wear and tear from the misuse of the installation, etc. Versatility...

How it operates Multiple functions at your fingertips In semi-automated installations using the Pallet Shuttle system, forklifts deposit the pallets on the rails at the level's entrance. The electric shuttle picks them up and moves them to the first free location in the channel, compacting the load as much as possible. The movement of the shuttles inside the racks is automated, following orders sent by an operator using a Wi-Fi connected tablet. The Wi-Fi control tablet has a highly intuitive user interface. 6 Semi-automated Pallet Shuttle System

The loading and unloading of pallets are carried out in four easy steps: A forklift places the Pallet Shuttle in the channel where the work is to be done. Using the Wi-Fi connected tablet, the operator sends the command to the shuttle to start the loading operation. Once the location of the pallet has been identified, the shuttle lifts the pallet slightly and moves it horizontally until it reaches the first free location, where it is deposited. Different sensors accurately control the movement of the loaded shuttle. Next, the forklift is used to position pallets one by one in the channel...

Load management systems Semi-automated installations with the Pallet Shuttle allow two types of operations: LIFO system FIFO system LIFO (last in, first out), the last pallet loaded is the first to be unloaded. Loading and unloading are done from the same side. This is the most common method used with the Pallet Shuttle system. FIFO (first in, first out), the first pallet loaded is the first to be unloaded. Two access aisles are needed: one to load the goods and another to unload them. When there are multiple channels with the same SKU, the FIFO method by load channels or batches can be...

Control system The control system is responsible for communicating orders to the shuttle via the Wi-Fi connected tablet. The software is very easy-to-use, and does not require specialised training for proper usage. The operator only needs to select the desired function on the tablet's screen, which has a very user-friendly interface. The main functions the semiautomatic Pallet Shuttle system can perform are: Pallet selector Selects the type of pallet to be handled LIFO/FIFO configuration Selects the load management strategy Change of work aisle Selects which side of the structure you want...

For safe, ergonomic access to the tablet, there is a support attached to the forklift's protective roof structure, or to one of the vertical cabin profiles. Thus, the tablet fits into the support stand and can be removed easily.

Distinctive features Technological innovation offers maximum performance The shuttle is the most distinguishing element of this storage system. It moves mechanically and autonomously thanks to various electronic components (PLC, batteries, antennas, sensors, etc.). Among its most distinguishing features are: It is possible to manage up to 18 shuttles with a single control tablet. All shuttles can operate in LIFO or FIFO mode. The operator uses the tablet to select the desired work mode. Inventory function. The shuttle can count the number of pallets stored in the channel. The shuttle is...

The easy-access lithium batteries have fast, wireless connections, so that they can be changed quickly without interrupting the operational cycle. The shuttle platform is designed to carry pallets with a buckling limit of up to 25 mm. Shuttle technical data Pallet width Unloaded travel speed Ambient: 90 m/min Cold: 55 m/min* Loaded travel speed Lifting time Working temperature It is a scalable system. Over time, the number of shuttles can easily be increased as productivity rises. Load capacity Adapts to temperatures between -30 °C and 45 °C. Pallet depth Rail height Width between rails