1.Product Specifications:

Pallet Shuttle racking system, is also known as pallet runner racking system, radio shuttle racking system, which is a deep lane compact storage system. A shuttle driven by an electric motor runs on rails inside the storage channels, replacing forklifts, considerably reducing operating times and enabling items to be grouped by channels rather than complete lanes.

The Pallet Shuttle follows orders sent by an operator and deposit the load in the first free placement location in the channel and compacting the pallets as much as possible. By removing the need to drive forklifts into the lanes, storage capacity is increased in terms of depth, the risk of accidents and damage to the racks is negligible, operator movements are optimized and warehouse operation is modernized and made more flexible.

 

The shuttle is a self-powered pallet carrying device, which runs and stores pallets on a specially designed strong profile in a dedicated storage structure. This compact storage system consists of a programmable mobile carrier and a specifically designed racking structure. The shuttle can be switched from one lane to another with the fork lift. 

 

2. Clear benefits and advantages:

 

• A shuttle system offers highest possible density storage and is considered the best solution amongst not fully automated systems
• The system is semi-automated and works in combination with a fork lift truck.
• While the shuttle transports the load within the racking, the fork lift driver is free to work elsewhere, thus he is optimizing his working time.
• Compact storage of another article (SKU) on every lane.
• Ability to handle the pallets FIFO and LIFO. And the possibility to change at every time. Both can be available in the same block. What we call 'Maximum Flexibility' 

The Pallet racking system is particularly suitable to build pallet shuttle installations. A shuttle system offers highest possible density storage and is considered the best solution amongst not fully automated systems. The system is semi-automated and works in combination with a fork lift truck. While the shuttle transports the load within the racking, the fork lift driver is free to work elsewhere, the working time can be optimized. It provides compact storage of another article (SKU) on every lane. It can also handle the pallets FIFO and LIFO. And the possibility to change at every time. 

3. Product Techincal Specifications: 

 

 

 

4. Shuttle operational requirements

Pallet

For a good operation and the shuttle is a moving transport device, a  good quality pallet is required. The pallet surface should be closed (no mesh patterns), unless stated otherwise.  Wooden pallets of good quality, allowing the span between the 2 pallet-rails, with a maximum pallet deflection of 20mm. The pallet and/or load have a fully closed strip in the middle for the detection of the sensors 

Damaged pallets Pallets with too high deflection, or Pallets with an open bottom construction Containers and metal support structures, which is Not acceptable or to be tested for approval.

Ambient conditions:

Operating temperature: from -30°C to +35°C Relative humidity: max 80% Shuttle better always remains in the  cold-store environment Before switching on the power again the shuttle must be dry (no condensation)         Dusty, sandy, humid, combustible,… environments are not acceptable.

5. Warehouse conditions/Cold Store：

 Keep the shuttle always INSIDE the Cold Store But charge the batteries always OUTSIDE the Cold Store    

charge only after warming up to normal temperature So in 3 shift applications best to use 3 battery packs :              

1 working in the shuttle               1 warming up               1 charging in the battery station.

Battery and shuttle must be completely dry before connecting For existing Cold Store Rooms check for condensation or icing on rails, floors For NEW Cold Store Warehouses check if a intermediate area is foreseen between ambient and frozen zone, humidity around a frozen storage zone is prohibited.

6. RFQ Documents:
Before you send us your requirement for quotation, please prepare the following information:

1. Warehouse layout CAD drawings if available.
2. Pallet size, entry side, width, depth, height of goods.
3. Loading weight per pallet.
4. Clear height of the warehouse
5. Your forklift information, working aisles width and max. reaching height.
6. Your intra logistic flow within the warehouse.