Automated small parts warehouses (AKL) - dynamic and flexible

An automated small parts warehouse (AS/RS) enables high handling speeds and fast access to goods. Unitechnik offers dynamic miniload solutions that are optimally integrated into your warehouse technology in order to achieve high storage density and space efficiency. We analyze your processes, design tailor-made small parts warehouses and select the right components. The small parts warehouse portfolio includes storage and retrieval machines, shuttle systems, walking beam storage systems and the innovative Skypod system from Exotec. Warehouse management is carried out using our modular "UniWare" software. Our service also includes the electrical and mechanical maintenance of your miniload.

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    Advantages of an automated small parts warehouse

    Fast and flexible

    Good price/performance ratio

    Fully automatic

    Various load carriers

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    From the selection of manufacturers to complete integration

    • Conceptual design
    • Component and manufacturer selection
    • Realization from a single source
    • Ramp-up management, training and service

    Control of logistics processes

    • UniWare warehouse management system ensures maximum efficiency
    • Optimization of existing processes
    • Integration of all new processes into the logistics processes
    • Maximum process reliability and stability
    • UniWare: warehouse management, material flow control and system visualization in one system. You can find more information here

     

    Automated small parts warehouse with shuttle, storage and retrieval machine, walking beam storage or Skypod system

    Automated small parts warehouse with shuttles

    AKL with shuttles

    • Large number of vehicles within the racking system
    • Flexibly adaptable to building geometry
    • Level and aisle changes possible
    • Scalability of performance through additional shuttles
    • Multi-deep storage
    • Focus: storage and sorting

    AKL with storage and retrieval unit(s)

    • Rail-guided, automatic vehicle for transportation
    • Single or double load handling attachment
    • Multi-deep storage
    • Focus: Storage
    Automated mini-load warehouse with storage and retrieval machines (SRMs)
    Walking beam storage as a dynamic small parts warehouse

    Walking beam memory

    • Consisting of two lift masts with mounted transfer carriages
    • Compact, closed design with low approach dimensions
    • Multi-deep storage
    • Focus: Storage and order consolidation

    Skypod system from Exotec

    • Warehouse robots climb 12 m up the racking and move freely around the area
    • Containers or trays are transported autonomously to picking stations
    • Multi-deep storage
    • Focus: Storage and picking
    • You can find more information here
    Automated small parts warehouse: Skypod system from Exotec

    Automated small parts warehouses - The system comparison

    RBGShuttleSkypod system
    from Exotec    		Cube storageWalking beam storage
    Max. height25 m30 m12 m8,20 m18 m
    CapacityMediumHighHigh, scalableMedium, scalableMedium
    Load carriersContainers, trays,
    variable sizes    		Containers, trays,
    variable sizes    		Containers, trays,
    different heights    		Standard containers,
    one size    		Containers, trays,
    variable sizes
    Limiting
    Power factor    		RBG capacityLifting capacityAreaNo. of robots per m²Walking beam performance
    and capacity
    ScalabilityLowHighVery highHighLow
    Degree of room utilizationMediumMediumMediumHighmedium
    Temperature rangeNormal, Cool, FreezerNormal, Cool, FreezerNormal, CoolNormal, CoolNormal, Cool, Freezer

     

    Shuttle warehouse for Calibration Factory - Testo Industrial Services

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    References and case studies for small parts warehouses

    DEHN

    Two shuttle warehouses, one pallet HBW, goods-to-person picking, multifunctional robots, production supply with AMR vehicles

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    Testo

    The logistical centerpiece of the new Calibration Factory is a shuttle warehouse with 7000 storage spaces. The measuring equipment to be calibrated is temporarily stored here before and after processing.

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    B.E.G.

    B.E.G. Brück Electronic GmbH: AutoStore warehouse for 5000 containers with 6 robots and 3 carousel ports, integration into the existing material flow

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    nobilia

    Logistics center for 750,000 kitchens per year. Highly dynamic shuttle-AKL, high-bay warehouse, palletizing robots, WzP and PzW picking, UniWare MFS, ...

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    SIEMAG TECBERG

    Space-saving storage for mining equipment and technology: This was the focus for the SIEMAG TECBERG group when building the new production, staging and spare parts warehouse.

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    Berg Pharmacy

    Logistics center for pharmaceuticals and medical products, 4 aisles AKL, partially refrigerated, 20,600 containers, 72 flow channels, 18 workstations, 1,000 orders/day

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    Sander Gourmet

    Unitechnik implemented a logistics center for delicatessen products for Sander Gourmet. The central component is a shuttle warehouse for 30,000 E2 containers with 120 shuttle vehicles.

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    INSTA

    Logistics center and production warehouse: AKL for 27,000 containers, HRL for 2,500 pallets, conveyor technology and order picking on two floors, LVS UniWare

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    LSG Sky Chefs

    Europe's most modern catering company. Overall responsibility for logistics systems: AKL, conveyor technology, LVS. Control and IT for electric monorail system

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    Eaton Electric GmbH

    Central distribution center of Eaton Electric GmbH in Meckenheim. High-bay warehouse and order picking for 35,000 different articles

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    soft-carrier

    Distribution center for office supplies, incl. renovation of the existing pallet and small parts warehouse, 47,000 containers and 2,600 pallets in 14 aisles

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    VOSS

    Logistics center for automotive suppliers: 3-aisle miniload, 13,320 storage locations for trays, central sorting loop, 4 picking stations, SAP LES

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    Small parts warehouse planning

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