Power Automation PowerStor Deep Lane Unit Load ASRS
How the PowerStor Deep Lane Unit Load ASRS Technology Works
Pallets arrive via fork lift to the induction conveyor where the product is scanned for profile and bar code
label. The PowerStage system transports that pallet to either of the two VTU’s (Vertical Transfer Unit) for storage. The VTU transfers the
pallet from the induction point to the correct level of storage and places it onto a pickup/deposit station.
An aisle cart & row cart pair (called an ARC) moves into the P&D station under the pallet and lifts the pallet
off the P&D. The ARC then travels horizontally to the correct deep lane row of storage at which point the battery
operated Row Cart leaves the aisle cart and travels to the correct pallet position in the row where it lowers the
pallet onto the row rail and returns to the aisle cart for the next input or output operation.
PowerStor Components
VTU - Vertical Transfer Unit
Vertical Transfer Unit that runs up to 300 fpm vertically, with a capacity of 3,000 lbs and is counterbalanced for high energy efficiency.
- Transfers product between levels
- Up to 300 FPM
- 3,000 lbs weight capacity
- Counter balanced
AWC - Aisle Way Cart
Aisle Way Cart that runs horizontally along an aisle and transports the Row Rail Cart to the appropriate row for storage or retrieval of a pallet.
- Loaded on each level
- Up to 736 FPM
- 3,000 lbs weight capacity
- Variable Speed Control
RRC - Row Rail Cart
Battery Operated Row Rail Cart which carries the pallet and picks up and deposits each pallet in the rows or at the P&D interface point with the VTU.
- Stores Pallets within a row
- Battery Operated
- 120 FPM
- 3,000 lbs weight capacity
- Recharges on AWC
PowerStor Unit Load ASRS Technology Benefits
- High Throughput – Hundreds of Pallets per hour possible
- Excellent for customers with as little as 5 pallets per SKU
- Great for existing buildings with no competition at the 20 to 30 foot ceiling height.
- High Density storage is a serious plus - as low as 1.5 square feet per pallet.
- Very energy efficient at .07 KW per pallet move which is less than 1 penny per pallet move.
- Excellent in it’s configuration flexibility to be able to deal with any building layout maximize available space.
PowerStor Unit Load ASRS Applications
High Density
Where it is ideal for existing buildings with no automated competition under 30 ft but can be made for 100 ft or higher applications.
Pre-Existing Spaces
PowerStor can typically achieve 60% more storage than conventional racking systems and at least 30% more than traditional ASRS.
High Throughput
With 90 pallets per hour on the low side – PowerStor can achieve 300 pallet moves per module or more depending on the layout and configuration.
Lower Cost
PowerStor has been demonstrated through competitive runoffs to provide a lower overall cost of ownership – from initial capital cost to ongoing operating cost.
Green Technology
With a demonstrated cost of less than 1 penny per pallet move a PowerStor module uses less energy than a single fork lift and dramatically less than traditional ASRS.
Freezer Areas
Excellent in freezers and cooler applications (down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit) due to it’s high density, no labor and excellent energy efficiency.
PowerStor Unit Load ASRS Features
A PowerStor System is made up of the following key components:
Post and Beam rack structure including an aisle way at each level for cart travel from front to back of the system.
Row Rails installed within the rack for both row cart track and pallet support.
Vertical Transfer Units – for transporting pallets between levels of storage.
Aisle and Row cart pairs captive on each level for storing and retrieving pallets on that level and operate independently thus allowing higher throughput capability.
Personnel Access with lock out –tag out to every level of storage along with a personnel catwalk the length of each aisle.
Fire Protection Systems can be accommodated within the rack structure.
Any variety of Input/output devices or systems such as conveyors, P&D stands, PowerStage (shown here), or AGV to interface with the VTU.
Industries that use the PowerStor Unit Load ASRS
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