Layout of Automated Beam Pallet Storage Systems
The hardware of an automated beam pallet storage system can be divided into three main parts: the in/out storage facilities, stacker cranes, and racking. The choice of in/out storage facility type should align with the production mode, the number of stacker cranes needed is based on the required throughput capacity, and the racking format depends on the number of storage positions and the actual space available. As a leading provider of warehousing solutions, Dongjian Racking offers customers efficient, safe, and reliable storage systems. Below are the common classifications of beam-pallet automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS):
In this setup, the warehouse has one side for inbound and the other for outbound operations. This configuration minimizes interference between loading and unloading activities, enhancing site management but requires storage facilities on both sides, taking up more space.
Same-Side In/Out Storage with Separated Entry and Exit:
Here, entry and exit points are on the same side but separated. This reduces the area occupied by storage facilities but can cause operational overlap. Placing entry and exit points in minimally interfering positions is advisable.
Same-Side In/Out Storage with Unified Entry and Exit:
Due to various constraints, sometimes the entry and exit must be at the same location. This setup occupies the least space but requires facilities capable of handling operations in both directions. To manage conflicts, operations are often batched, with dedicated periods for inbound and outbound activities.
This is the most common setup, offering the simplest control system and maximizing the effective use of warehouse space.
One Stacker Crane for Multiple Aisles:
Suitable for lower efficiency requirements, this setup uses a single stacker crane across multiple aisles, requiring special mechanisms for aisle transitions, which reduces effective storage space.
Two Stacker Cranes per Aisle:
For high-efficiency needs or redundancy, two stacker cranes can be installed in a single aisle. This setup demands more complex coordination and additional space for crane operations, increasing costs.
The most common setup with one row of racks on each side of the aisle, maximizing height utilization and efficiency as no relocation of goods is required.
Double Deep Racks:
With two rows of racks on each side, this setup increases storage capacity but can reduce efficiency due to the need for relocating front-row goods to access back-row items.
Mixed Single and Double Deep Racks:
Combining single deep racks on one side and double deep on the other, this layout balances the need for efficiency and increased storage capacity.
1.By In/Out Storage Facility Type
Single-Side In/Out Storage:In this setup, the warehouse has one side for inbound and the other for outbound operations. This configuration minimizes interference between loading and unloading activities, enhancing site management but requires storage facilities on both sides, taking up more space.
Same-Side In/Out Storage with Separated Entry and Exit:
Here, entry and exit points are on the same side but separated. This reduces the area occupied by storage facilities but can cause operational overlap. Placing entry and exit points in minimally interfering positions is advisable.
Same-Side In/Out Storage with Unified Entry and Exit:
Due to various constraints, sometimes the entry and exit must be at the same location. This setup occupies the least space but requires facilities capable of handling operations in both directions. To manage conflicts, operations are often batched, with dedicated periods for inbound and outbound activities.
2. By Number of Stacker Cranes per Aisle
One Stacker Crane per Aisle:This is the most common setup, offering the simplest control system and maximizing the effective use of warehouse space.
One Stacker Crane for Multiple Aisles:
Suitable for lower efficiency requirements, this setup uses a single stacker crane across multiple aisles, requiring special mechanisms for aisle transitions, which reduces effective storage space.
Two Stacker Cranes per Aisle:
For high-efficiency needs or redundancy, two stacker cranes can be installed in a single aisle. This setup demands more complex coordination and additional space for crane operations, increasing costs.
3. By Number of Racking Rows per Aisle
Single Deep Racks:The most common setup with one row of racks on each side of the aisle, maximizing height utilization and efficiency as no relocation of goods is required.
Double Deep Racks:
With two rows of racks on each side, this setup increases storage capacity but can reduce efficiency due to the need for relocating front-row goods to access back-row items.
Mixed Single and Double Deep Racks:
Combining single deep racks on one side and double deep on the other, this layout balances the need for efficiency and increased storage capacity.
Conclusion
The final layout should be determined by balancing throughput efficiency, storage capacity, and SKU requirements to create an optimized automated storage system.With extensive experience and professional expertise,DONGJIAN RACKING MANUFACTURING CO.,LTD. is dedicated to creating efficient and reliable automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for our customers.
