AS/RS rack system is quite similar to VNA rack, but it comes with higher level of automation. The stacker crane pick and drop from the sides, it operate with less aisle width than VNA rack, the crane with its own CPU direct communicate with the control center, it can work together with AGV and conveyors to handle all store in & out through the WMS. Running and manpower cost is surprisingly low. The system provides high efficient and cost effective handing solution therefore it become wide accepted by all types of industries.
Pallet racking operated by cranes requires special arrangements for tolerances in manufacturing and assembly. Perfect positioning and leveling are vital for such installations. The cranes are running on a floor mounted rail and stabilized at the top of the mast by a top guide rail. The pallets can be placed single deep, double deep or multi-deep.
It is a safe, fast and very convenience system with 100% accessibility. The crane can go up to more than 30m. The exact height and length can determine by capacity.
ASRS systems can be categorized as Unit load and Mini load automatic warehouse based on the difference of packing units such as pallets or bins.