Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) refers to a system that stores and retrieves materials by using automated equipment and technology. Automatic warehouse establishment can significantly improve the storage density, work efficiency and accuracy of the warehouse, reduce manual errors, and reduce operating costs. According to different technologies and application scenarios, automated database establishment can be divided into several types:
1. Stacker Storage rack of stereoscopic warehouse
The stacker system uses the stacker to complete the storage and retrieval of materials. The stacker can move along the track to reach any position in the warehouse and store or take out the materials. This system is suitable for storing heavy goods and large warehouses.
2. Four way vehicle stereoscopic warehouse shelf
The four-way vehicle system refers to the automatic handling equipment that can move in the horizontal direction (front, rear, left and right). This system can move flexibly between shelves to realize the storage and withdrawal of goods.
3. CTU material box silo
The CTU (Container Unit) silo is mainly used to store small or bulk goods. The required materials can be picked by special picking equipment.
4. AGV three-dimensional shelf
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) is an automatic guided vehicle that can carry goods in the warehouse. AGV system can work together with other automation equipment to realize the fully automated operation of the warehouse.
5. Shuttle rack
Shuttle system is a semi-automatic solution. Shuttle can move on rails and store goods on shelves. This kind of system usually needs to be used with a forklift to place the goods in a position where the shuttle can operate.
6. Low level/middle level/high level stereoscopic warehouse
According to the height of the warehouse, the automated warehouse can also be divided into three types: low level (<5m), middle level (5m~15m) and high level (>15m). Different types of heights determine the complexity and construction difficulty of the required storage equipment.
7. Automated cabinet stereoscopic warehouse
This is a small enclosed three-dimensional warehouse, which is composed of cabinet shell, control device, operation panel, storage box and transmission mechanism. It is suitable for storing a small number of high-value items or products of small batch and multiple varieties.
8. Multi layer shuttle bus Stereoscopic library
The multi-layer shuttle system uses the multi-layer shuttle to access goods in dense shelves, which is suitable for high-density storage requirements.
9. Stereoscopic warehouse of shuttle bus
The shuttle bus system is an automated stereoscopic warehouse solution that stores and stores goods through the primary bus carrying the secondary bus.
10. Horizontal rotating and vertical automatic storage system
The horizontal rotating system is suitable for accessing long strip materials, while the vertical system is suitable for quickly accessing small amount of materials.
11. Robot supporting ring shelf storage system
The use of robot technology and ring shelf structure to achieve the storage of goods.
12. Auto Store system
Auto Store is a modular storage solution that allows robots to move on a grid like structure to access goods.
13. No rack type vertical stereoscopic warehouse
This system does not have traditional shelves, but is vertically stored through pallets or containers, suitable for space constrained environments.
To sum up, the automated warehouse has many forms according to the way of goods access, size, storage density and the automation equipment used. When selecting automated database establishment, enterprises need to consider their own business characteristics, warehouse conditions, budget and future expansion needs comprehensively.
