Stacker cranes, known as automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS), are designed to transfer load units (pallets, containers etc.) in the rack area of a warehouse. In the majority of implementations, a given stacker crane moves along a single aisle; its high horizontal and vertical dynamics, as well as fully automated operation streamline load unit handling within a warehouse.
Pallets are taken from the buffer on the FIFO (first in, first out) basis: a stacker crane takes this pallet first which has first come into the buffer. At the other end of the warehouse, a pallet, having been located by a stacker crane, is transported to the acceptance/collection station.
The mode of operation of stacker cranes at high+storage warehouses depends, on the goods storage method. In modern warehouses, the most common storage methods are:
Randomized storage – a pallet may be stored at an arbitrary compartment of a rack,
Dedicated storage– goods are assigned to specified compartments,
Class-based storage– goods are assigned to racks divided into classes.
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Post time: Oct-03-2017