Key Features
Automated Vertical and Horizontal Movement: The stacker crane seamlessly moves both vertically and horizontally within aisles, reaching heights that traditional forklifts can’t, which maximizes storage potential.
Precise Inventory Handling: Advanced sensors and controls enable precise positioning of items, minimizing errors and ensuring accuracy in storage and retrieval.
Heavy Load Capacity: Designed to handle a wide range of load capacities, the stacker crane can manage various inventory types, including bulk goods and large items.
Multi-Depth Storage Capability: This ASRS solution can support single or multi-deep racking systems, allowing for efficient use of space in high-density storage environments.
Integration with Warehouse Management System (WMS): The crane operates seamlessly with WMS software, providing real-time data and tracking for inventory, which supports efficient operations and inventory management.
Benefits
Space Optimization: With vertical storage capabilities, the ASRS stacker crane maximizes warehouse height, reducing the need for additional floor space.
Increased Throughput: Automated and continuous operation allows for faster retrieval times, improving warehouse throughput and speeding up order processing.
Enhanced Safety: The automation removes the need for manual handling within racking aisles, reducing the risk of accidents and product damage.
Labor and Cost Efficiency: Reduces dependency on labor for repetitive tasks, lowering operational costs over time and freeing staff to focus on value-added activities.
Reliable Performance in Challenging Conditions: The stacker crane can operate in extreme conditions, such as cold storage, providing consistent performance even in low temperatures.
Applications of ASRS Robot Stacker Crane
E-commerce Fulfillment: High-density storage and fast retrieval capabilities make it ideal for fulfillment centers with high order volumes.
Manufacturing Facilities: Supports raw material storage and finished goods handling, enabling just-in-time inventory management.
Cold Storage Warehouses: Operates efficiently in refrigerated or frozen storage environments, maximizing the use of costly temperature-controlled space.
Distribution Centers: Handles large volumes and fast-moving goods with precision, enhancing order accuracy and processing times.
How the ASRS Robot Stacker Crane Works
Inventory Storage: The WMS system assigns a storage location, and the stacker crane automatically transports the item to its designated spot within the racking system.
Order Retrieval: When an order is placed, the WMS instructs the stacker crane to retrieve the specified item. The crane then transports it to a designated drop-off point for further processing.
Real-Time Monitoring and Control: Operators can monitor the crane’s movements and inventory status through the WMS, ensuring full control and visibility over warehouse operations.