This system is formed by a central aisle along which a stacker professional crane travels. Two racks, built at either side, are used to store boxes or trays. The picking and handling area is formed by conveyors supplier and is positioned at one end or at the side of the racking. Here, the stacker crane deposits the load extracted from the rack. The conveyors then take the box to the operator and once the job has been completed, the box is returned to the stacker crane which then places it back in the racking. The whole system is controlled by a warehouse management programme which registers the location of all the materials in the warehouse and keeps an inventory in real time.
These warehouses can be double or single depth. Double-depth warehouses enable storage of two levels deep in each location, which is ideal for companies that seek a balance between storage capacity and rapid handling.
Within the category of automated warehouses for boxes, Mecalux has created the automated IN-A-BOX warehouse. This is a simple and standard automated archiving system for boxes which includes in a single product the racking, machinery, P&D station and the warehouse professional management software.
Advantages:
Automation of the entry and exit operations of products
Savings in storage space.
Eliminates manual management mistakes.
Controls and updates the inventory.
Works continuously all year round.
Maximises service capacity for clients.
Rapid return on investment.
