Intelligent Warehouse Automated Storage and Retrieval ASRS System
AS/RS systems are designed for automated storage and retrieval of
parts and items in manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale
and institutions. They first originated in the 1960s, initially
focusing on heavy pallet loads but with the evolution of the
technology the handled loads have become smaller. The systems
operate under computerized control, maintaining an inventory of
stored items. Retrieval of items is accomplished by specifying the
item type and quantity to be retrieved. The computer determines
where in the storage area the item can be retrieved from and
schedules the retrieval. It directs the proper automated storage
and retrieval machine (SRM) to the location where the item is
stored and directs the machine to deposit the item at a location
where it is to be picked up. A system of conveyors and or automated
guided vehicles is sometimes part of the AS/RS system. These take
loads into and out of the storage area and move them to the
manufacturing floor or loading docks. To store items, the pallet or
tray is placed at an input station for the system, the information
for inventory is entered into a computer terminal and the AS/RS
system moves the load to the storage area, determines a suitable
location for the item, and stores the load. As items are stored
into or retrieved from the racks, the computer updates its
inventory accordingly.
The benefits of an AS/RS system include reduced labor for
transporting items into and out of inventory, reduced inventory
levels, more accurate tracking of inventory, and space savings.
Items are often stored more densely than in systems where items are
stored and retrieved manually.
Within the storage, items can be placed on trays or hang from bars,
which are attached to chains/drives in order to move up and down.
The equipment required for an AS/RS include a storage & retrieval
machine (SRM) that is used for rapid storage and retrieval of
material. SRMs are used to move loads vertically or horizontally,
and can also move laterally to place objects in the correct storage
location.
Working Principle
| Inventory | The goods are put on the front end of the storage tunnels by the
forklift truck, through radio remote control shuttles, can carry
pallets of goods in track operation |
| PICK | radio remote control shuttle carries the pallet from the farthest
end of the storage tunnel to the nearest end of the racking system,
put down the pallet from the racking system by the forklift truck |
| Shuttle | The shuttle can be place in different storage tunnel by the
forklift, several storage tunnels can share a shuttle. The quantity
of shuttle is depend on the depth of the storage tunnel, total of
goods, shipping quantity, shipment frequency and other factors |
ASRS warehouse rack mainly consists of following parts:
| Racking | Structural feature: AS/RS System are usually equipped with pallet
racking and drive-in racking, both of which are composite
structure. Steel panels and wooden panels are available for loading
with good capacity. Conveyors will do the loading and unloading job
under the instruction from the central computer. AS/RS System is
mainly used in the food, tobacco, electronic, mechanical and
armament industry. |
| Stacker | Structural feature: Double upright structure, steady and reliable,
vector frequency conversion drive and encoder position control,
mechanical and electronic safety devices to ensure safe using of
the system; All the way tracing technology by information
transferring; Electric components are imported from abroad;
Touching screen interface for easy operation; Making manual,
semiautomatic, automatic and linkage control come true; Used in
many situations by combining with other logistics equipment. |
| Conveying system | Structural feature: Conveying system is usually equipped in the
front or back of warehouse for conveying goods here and there,
bridging the procedures done by forklifts and stackers by using
rolling conveyor or chain conveyor and combining with lifts,
rotating devices and other equipments. |
| Controlling system | Structural feature: Communicating with WMS and ECS through OPC
agreement, PROFIBUS bus network, set up by Siemens S7-300
controller can operate all conveyors offline, doing conveying of
goods automatically.
Please refer to the attached drawing for details of conveying
system |
| WMS System | Hardwares of WMS System: Star network structure, network sever, RF
server, computers for management and monitor, RF base station and
RF terminal for in/out warehouse of goods. |
Application
| 1 | Goods of large quantity and few kinds: food, beverage, chemical,
tobacco and other single kinds of items and of large quantity, etc. |
| 2 | Refrigeratory exercise: reduce low temperature working time,
improve work efficiency and operation safety. |
| 3 | Deadline management: articles on strict requirements batch, require
FIFO operations management warehouse |
| 4 | Increase storage capacity: the limited storage space, need to
maximize the use of space of warehouse. |
Benefits
1. Dramatic improvements in operator efficiency and storage
capacity .
2. Reduction of work-in-progress inventory .
3. Improvements in quality and Just-in-Time performance .
4. Provides make-to-order capability in addition to
make-to-inventory production .
5. Real-time inventory control and instantaneous reporting
functionality .
Advantages
1. High density storage style, high warehouse utilization rate
2. High work efficiency, greatly reduce operating time
3. Operating flexibility, the access of goods can be FIFO, can also
be FILO
4. And good safety, reduce damage, improve safety productivity
Beam
Please provide information for quick quotation
1. Pallet Size (Length*Width*Loading Height in mm)
2. Layout or Dimension (Length*Width*Net Height in mm) of your
warehouse
3. Rack Size (Length*Width*Depth in mm) if you are available or we
shall design for you
4. How many bays and levels if available
5. Loading Capacity(kg) of each level or each pallet
Production Of ASRS Rack
Main Products
Why Choose HUICHEN?
1. 17 years experience on manufacturing warehouse racking;
2. All types of racking comply with ISO9001, CE etc;
3. Have successfully done thousands of racking project;
4. Factory direct sale price, no cost for middle distributor.
Really important to choose a reliable warehouse racking supplier!!!
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