"Pallet shuttles are a good examples of semi-automation--a step between rack storage and AS/RS. Shuttles are good for quick, repetitive in & out pallet transfers that give you balance between storage density and selectivity. Unlike a drive-in rack, you don't have to dedicate entire lanes to an SKU and drivers don't enter the rack structure so it's fast. To get started, call us today."
Tom, Employee-Owner Since 2015
Account Executive
If your operation requires a high-density pallet storage and access solution, pallet shuttles could be the answer.
Shuttles are electrically powered and run on rails installed within the rack structure, and are one of the most efficient ways to reduce forklift use. In cases where a forklift must enter a deep storage lane, shuttles provide safer and more consistent access since forklifts can strike rack components deep in the system. Aside from the safety factor, they're fast—really fast compared to forklift access. They let you group your SKUs by channels instead of lane, creating a level of storage density and flexibility a drive-in system can't match.
Shuttles are controlled by an operator, who uses a simple tablet application powered by wi-fi connectivity.
The shuttle places its pallet load in the first available free location, which efficiently compacts the pallets in any channel. This allows you to store pallet positions deeper than possible with standard racking systems, but also allows faster retrieval—operators are always picking from the very front position rather than driving into the structure.
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