Daifuku Unit Load AS/RS | Automated Storage & Retrieval System

Daifuku’s Unit Load AS/RS is operated by a crane mast that travels up and down the aisle while a pallet handling device travels vertically on the mast to reach into the rack to deposit or pick up a pallet. Pallets are generally brought into the AS/RS via conveyors. The load handling device grabs the pallet from the pickup station, where the conveyor deposited the pallet.

Once the pallet is secured, the AS/RS crane travels to the correct lane location while the mast raises or lowers to the proper row height. Once at the proper lane location and row height the load handling device extends and drops the pallet off in the rack for storage.

The pallet is stored in the AS/RS until it is ready to be retrieved. Once the retrieve command is sent to the AS/RS, the process is reversed. The AS/RS goes to the proper lane and row location to retrieve the product and then take it to a drop off location. After the pallet is dropped off either conveyors or forklift operators transport them to the next process.

In addition to a standard single deep unit load, double deep rack and dual cranes configurations are also offered.

• Quiet operation
• Variable speed control
• Modular design for easy installation and expansion
• Small footprint frees up floor space
• Increase inventory accuracy and control
• High throughputs increase your productivity
• Reduce out of date and damaged pallets
• Easy operation and maintenance
• Minimize employee safety risks involved with forklift operations