Mini Load Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems- ASRS
The unique compact design of the Mini Load AS/RS allows you to store more material in less space. These AS/RS systems are designed with strong, lightweight alloys making the mini load less expensive to install, operate, and maintain. More specifically, the lightness of these alloys allow for much faster performance, making these machines significantly more productive than their technical ancestors.
Featured Mini Load ASRS Technologies
Tornado Mini Load ASRS
Swisslog's Tornado is one of the world’s fastest mini load cranes thanks to consistent weight
optimization, modern control
technology and an energy-saving design. The Tornado is designed from the ground up to be quick, efficient, and effective in
mini-load automated storage and retrieval operations.
Daifuku Mini Load ASRS
Daifuku's mini load is a high-speed, high-density buffer that can replace conventional static rack
and shelving to maximize storage space within a compact footprint. Often designed to include an order
picking station, inventory can be transported to/from the system manually, or integrated with
conveyor, Sorting Transfer Vehicle (STV) or Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV).
Knapp OSR Shuttle
Knapp's OSR Shuttle is a highly dynamic system that can perform storage and retrieval processes on every OSR line.
Containers or cartons can be used to transport loads up to 32kg or 70lbs.
Featured Deep Lane Mini Load ASRS Technologies
Satellite Deep Aisle Mini Load ASRS
Westfaila’s Satellite mini load system is a fully automated rack entry vehicle used to store
and retrieve totes. The process of inserting and removing tote loads while in a
multiple deep configuration can significantly increase existing storage density and maximize space.
The Mini Load ASRS Tunnel
The ASRS Tunnel
ASRS can be used to directly replenish a pick tunnel with a variety of picking options for order
fulfillment. The ASRS will deliver product directly to the pick tunnel where an operator can
pick from pallet flow, carton flow or static shelving and deliver to a conveyor system used to
sort the product.
Mini Load ASRS Carousels
Mini Load Carousels ASRS Hybrid Technologies
Carousels are a fantastic way of storing smaller, individual items such as small parts or bottles.
Because of this, carousels are often found in the Pharmaceutical Industry. We have experience
integrating several types of carousels including horizontal, vertical, and rotary.
How Mini Load Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Work
The unique compact design of the Mini Load AS/RS allows you to store more material in less space. These AS/RS systems are designed with strong, lightweight alloys making the mini load less expensive to install, operate, and maintain. More specifically, the lightness of these alloys allow for much faster performance, making these machines significantly more productive than their technical ancestors.
The most common usage of this class of AS/RS is for small parts storage and management for picking and order fulfillment. Often paired with a hybrid combination of flow lanes and static racks or shelves, the Mini load provides the best solution for those SKU's that represent the mid-range of activity.
In this configuration, pans of parts are stored in the system in random order. Each pan may have multiple SKU's located loosely in the pan, or in specifically segmented and labeled partitions within the pan. The computer system knows where every part is in the system, and on request, brings the pan containing the needed SKU to the operator picking station.
The design of the front end of the Mini-Load allows for work to be “in-queue” for the picking operator. Application and design methodologies are used by Bastian engineers to carefully balance the capability of the Mini-Load with the ability of the operator to perform the picking and fulfillment process. This balancing is designed to optimize the system, but also to insure that a significant degree of scalability is built into the design – allowing productive use of the technology during low as well as high activity periods.
The AS/RS Mini Load is available in many different horizontal and vertical speeds to match your requirements. In addition, variable acceleration rates ensure load stability. Despite the AS/RS’s high speed, the machine remarkably quiet, operating at usual office sound levels.
For maintenance efficiency, AS/RS Mini Load’s drives and components have been carefully placed for easy access and quick repairs making installations simpler and faster.
Mini Load AS/RS Features
- Material for the picking operator is presented at an ergonomically ideal position for operator interface. These locations can be at the end of an aisle, or along the sides of the system allowing multiple operators to be served by a single aisle of equipment.
- Picking instructions are normally integrated into the Human Machine Interface (HMI) at the picking station, significantly reducing the complexity for a picking operator, and reducing the learning curve a new operator must complete in order to be fully productive
- Variety of Load Handling Methods – Including a single or dual shuttle, frame, robotic arm, or extractor load transfer methods. This flexibility allows you to choose the method that best fits your needs.
- Multiple Speed Options – This AS/RS is available with multiple horizontal and vertical speeds allowing you to pick the machine that matches your requirements; high-speed order picking included.
- Multiple Heights – Allows you to maximize the use of overhead space, from 10’ to 50’ in height, and even higher is some specialty applications.
- Easy Maintenance – Designed with modular construction and built-in diagnostics simplify installation and maintenance of the AS/RS Mini Load.
- Small Footprint – The Mini Load has a footprint as narrow as 7’ and is easily installed close to the factory or warehouse use point.
- Space Efficient – This AS/RS provides easy access to totes, multiple items per tote and likewise permits computerized location tracking for thousands of SKU's.
- Available Enclosures – Allow you to secure your materials. A variety of enclosure styles and colors are available.
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