Mini Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System (Mini Load AS/RS)

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Daifuku's mini load automated storage and retrieval system (mini load AS/RS) provides fast and efficient storage and retrieval for containers, trays, cases, and other small loads. Its high speed ensures timely inventory supply for both order-picking and manufacturing operations. The mini load AS/RS is user-friendly and can be easily integrated into an existing material flow.

Features

1. Fast and Accurate

The mini load stacker crane moves quickly and accurately to handle throughput for high-volume order picking or manufacturing.

2. High-Rise, High-Density Storage

A mini load AS/RS utilizes more vertical space than traditional selective rack systems. Loads are placed on shelves with high precision to optimize storage density.

3. Smooth, Quiet Performance

The mini load stacker crane uses aluminum masts and urethane wheels to achieve stable and quiet movement, even at high speeds. Our low-noise, mini load AS/RS can be installed virtually anywhere, including next to offices or on upper floors in buildings.

4. Improved Operating Efficiency

The high-speed stacker crane automatically stores and retrieves loads quickly and precisely, delivering them directly to operators for picking. This eliminates time spent looking for and retrieving items. Mini load AS/RSs are also perfect for sequencing items prior to sorting and improving the efficiency of later handling processes.

5. Reduced energy consumption

The latest mini load stacker crane model is 15% lighter than the previous model. The motor was also made smaller, reducing electricity consumption.

Handling Load

Plastic container
Carton box
Tray
Circular-shaped load
Available for circular shaped loads such as paper rolls, film rolls, car wheels, etc. (May not be applicable depending on the shape or strength of the package.)

Environment

Fresh & Frozen
Suitable for cold environments, the mini load AS/RS is ideal for the piece picking of high-mix, low-volume frozen food products.

Variation

Fork extractor
A plate extends under the load. Available in both single-deep and double-deep configurations.
Side-hook extractor
Uses extendable side plates with movable pins at both ends, and has roller conveyors on the carriage body. Perfect for the storage of varying load sizes.
Roll handling extractor
Direct handling of roll products improves storage density, and removes the need for trays in roll storage operations.
Dual stacker cranes
Two stacker cranes operate simultaneously in the same aisle to maximize throughput capacity and resiliency.

Add-ons

U-shaped conveyor
Ideal for parts picking operations in factories and maintenance parts centers.
Gravity rack with pick-to-light system
One or two stacker cranes automatically replenish gravity racks with picking inventory. The pick-to-light indicators on the other side of the gravity racks give picking instructions to operators.
Rail-guided Vehicle STV
STVs streamline the storage and retrieval of loads to/from multiple storage aisles.