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Automatic warehouses with stacker cranes
Intensive Automatic Storage System
Automated warehouses with stacker cranes represent the ideal solution for facilities where height becomes a critical factor and high operational intensity is required. These systems are capable of handling and storing various types of goods, from small packages to pallets, and even irregularly shaped objects. Based on the “goods to man” principle, automated warehouses bring goods directly to the operator, eliminating labor-intensive and time-consuming operations. Automation handles the heavy lifting, while the operator, with functional and ergonomic workstations, works more efficiently. This approach reduces downtime, enhances workplace safety, and ensures consistent productivity.
These advanced automation systems offer numerous benefits, improving overall efficiency, optimizing space, and ensuring easy and quick access to goods, thereby meeting the needs of a modern and dynamic warehouse.
Stacker cranes for pallets are among the most widely used systems. They move along the warehouse aisles, enabling efficient management of goods, from placement to retrieval. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) software coordinates all movements, optimizing loading and unloading operations. The choice of stacker crane depends on various factors such as load capacity, warehouse dimensions, maximum height, and required storage times. The main advantages include the automation of goods’ entry and exit operations, always up-to-date inventory management, and error reduction. Moreover, stacker cranes can operate in extreme environments, such as frozen storage warehouses, without being affected by low temperatures.
Similarly to pallet stacker cranes, there are specific systems for containers or trays, ideal for warehouses with particular needs. In this case, the stacker crane moves along a central aisle between two storage racks. The system operates as follows: the stacker crane retrieves the load and places it on dedicated conveyors, which transport the container to the operator according to the “goods to man” logic. After the picking operation, the container is returned to the stacker crane, which places it back on the shelves. Here too, the WMS manages all operations, ensuring optimal use of available space and facilitating access to stored containers.
