Shuttle Rack System: A Cost-Effective Storage Solution
Shuttle Rack System is a high-density storage system that efficiently, conveniently, and safely addresses warehouse challenges. It represents a new alternative storage format that maximizes the utilization of warehouse floor space, delivering exceptional value.
How Does the Shuttle Rack System Work?
The Shuttle Rack System consists of racking structures and Shuttle Cars. The Shuttle Car is remotely controlled and functions as a transport unit that carries pallets back and forth on rails installed within the racking system. This eliminates the need for forklifts to enter the racking structure to retrieve goods, thereby reducing aisle space requirements and minimizing the risk of collision accidents.
During storage operations, a forklift positions the Shuttle Car at the front of the designated racking channel and places the goods to be stored onto the Shuttle Car. The system can then be operated via remote control. After the Shuttle Car transports and stores the goods at the deepest available position, the empty car automatically returns to the front of the racking system. During retrieval operations, the Shuttle Car automatically selects the pallet closest to the retrieval point within the channel, and pallets are continuously transported out according to the quantity specified through the remote control system.
How Does the Shuttle Rack System Support FIFO and LIFO Operations?
The Shuttle Rack System accommodates both FIFO (First In, First Out) and LIFO (Last In, First Out) storage methods, supporting storage depths of 20-40 pallets. The system requires only front-end space allocation: two sides for FIFO operations and one side for LIFO operations. Under the FIFO storage format, the Shuttle Car automatically brings goods to the front of the racking system, facilitating inventory inspection and shipment processes while enabling effective warehouse management within constrained timeframes.
Is the Shuttle Rack System Compatible with WMS?
The Shuttle Rack System is fully compatible with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), providing optimal and precise storage location identification. This integration enhances convenience in monitoring constantly changing inventory data, including procurement information, shipping records, storage location transfers, and inventory levels, resulting in significantly improved warehouse management efficiency.
Which Applications Are Suitable for Shuttle Rack Systems?
- High-volume, low-SKU warehouses: Ideal for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cold storage, chemicals, paper, and tobacco, where large quantities of few product types are stored.
- High-frequency operations: Warehouses with frequent retrieval and replenishment activities that prioritize operational efficiency.
- Seasonal operations: Warehouses handling seasonal goods that require flexible, rapid, and agile operations during specific periods.
- Cold storage facilities: Environments that prioritize space utilization and rapid retrieval capabilities. Specialized Shuttle Cars for cold storage can operate in temperatures as low as -30°C (standard Shuttle Cars operate in temperatures ranging from -5°C to 30°C), reducing employee exposure time in cold environments.
- Mixed storage requirements: Warehouses utilizing both FIFO and LIFO storage methods, suitable for both perishable and non-perishable goods.
