Primary Problems Addressed:

• Bulk buffering and storage of raw material and/or finished goods
• Work-in-process buffering (temporary storing) for large items
• Embedded point-of use for assembly or kitting operations
• Replacing conventional static rack or narrow aisle rack

A unit load is comprised of an:

• Input/output station
• Storage Retrieval Machine (SRM)
• Storage rack
• On-board and end-of-aisle controls

Daifuku's unit load stores and retrieves items placed on pallets, euro pallets, box pallets or roll box pallets. Items are transported to/from the unit load by conveyor, forklift, Sorting Transfer Vehicle (STV) or Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV).

Specifications

The availability of overhead space in the facility determines rack height. Aisle length and the number of aisles are based on available floor space. Load size and required throughput affects the speed and is considered to determine system configuration of a single or dual shuttle and single or double-deep storage. The specs below apply to standard applications. Equipment modifications may be available to better suit your company’s needs.

• Standard load weight capacity: 500-3,000 kg (1,100-6,600 lbs.)
• Standard S/R machine height: 3-26 m (10-118 ft.)
• Standard horizontal speed: 63-250 m/min. (207-820 ft./min.)
• Standard vertical speed: 10-100 m/min. (33- 328 ft./min.)
• Standard shuttle speed: 20-80 m/min. (66-262 ft./min.)
• Standard load footprint: 850-2600 mm x 850-2000 mm (33.5-102 in. x 33.5-78.8 in)

Applicable Industries:

• Apparel
• Automotive
• Beauty & Cosmetics
• Book & Publication Distribution
• Electronics
• Food & Beverage
• Household Appliances
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
• Retail
• Semiconductor
• Textiles