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Which AS/RS System Fits Your Operation?
AS/RS technologies differ in what they store, how quickly inventory must move, and how materials reach workers. Start with the size and weight of your loads, then consider storage density, picking volume, access frequency, and available building height.
| Storage need | Start with | Why it may fit |
|---|---|---|
| Store and retrieve totes, cartons, cases, or small parts | Mini Load | A good starting point for automated handling of smaller unit loads in high-bay storage |
| Automate storage of full pallets or other large unit loads | Unit Load | Handles pallet-sized inventory and supports dense, automated pallet storage |
| Bring parts and smaller inventory to an operator on trays | Automated Tray Storage and Retrieval | Useful for parts-to-person picking, manufacturing inventory, maintenance materials, and mixed-size items stored on trays |
| Store heavy tooling, molds, drums, reels, or bulky industrial materials | Heavy-Duty Stacker Crane Systems | Suited to heavy or difficult-to-handle inventory that may not fit conventional tote- or pallet-based systems |
| Store many pallets of the same or similar SKUs at high density | 4-Way Pallet Shuttle Systems | Reduces aisle requirements and supports deep-lane pallet storage with flexible access |
| Handle high volumes of totes with fast, flexible retrieval | X-PTS Mini-Load Shuttle Systems | Shuttle-based movement supports high throughput and rapid access across many storage locations |
| Improve order picking by bringing inventory directly to workers | Goods-to-Person Pick Stations | Combines automated storage with ergonomic workstations to reduce walking, searching, and manual travel |
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