Daifuku's Synchronized System AS/RS was developed to have high throughput. The two-crane system performs three times faster than dual fork mini load automated storage and retrieval systems, outputting 800 totes/cases per hour compared to 280 totes/cases during the same time period. With two cranes in one aisle, throughput can almost double if conditions such as scheduling are favorable.
Actual crane traveling speed is 400m/min. (1,312 ft/min.) while vertical speed can reach 100m/min. (328 ft/min.). Transfer of load between crane and rack in 1.5 seconds. With the Synchronized System, two cranes work together on a single rack. Each crane can store and retrieve its own load, but the real excitement and benefit occurs when the two cranes work together to quickly and efficiently move a larger load.
Similar to other products in Daifuku's AS/RS line, the Synchronized System will be commercialized according to market demands and required customer 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. The specs below apply to applications under ideal conditions:
