Picking Systems

Mini Load ASRS

Mini-load ASRS are material handling systems for storing and retrieving smaller items like cartons, totes, or small parts. Comprising storage racks, automated cranes or robots, and conveyors, they are used in high-density storage and fast, efficient retrieval applications. Benefits include increased storage capacity, improved accuracy and efficiency, reduced labor requirements, and enhanced safety.

Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) provide high-density storage for small items or parts, offering increased storage capacity, improved accuracy, efficiency, and reduced labor. Commonly used in industries like e-commerce, automotive, and consumer goods, they integrate into existing material handling systems. VLMs, with their small footprint and compact design, suit space-limited applications and can accommodate various item sizes and weights

Vertical Lift Systems (VLS) for Oversized Loads

Vertical Lift Systems (VLS) for oversized loads store and retrieve large, long, and heavy items using a vertical tower of trays or shelves accessed by an automated lift mechanism. This delivers items to operators at loading docks or workstations. VLS offer increased storage capacity, improved accuracy and efficiency, reduced labor, and enhanced safety. They are ideal for space-limited applications with high demand for efficient handling of oversized loads.

Carousels

Carousels, with rotating shelf systems, provide high-density storage and efficient item retrieval. They offer increased storage capacity, improved accuracy and efficiency, reduced labor, and enhanced safety. Integrated into existing material handling systems, carousels accommodate a wide range of products. Their compact design and large item-handling capacity make them ideal for space-limited applications with high demand for efficient handling.

Pick To Light

Pick to Light is an order picking system using lights, displays, and buttons to guide operators to specific warehouse locations for item picking, indicating quantities. Mounted on shelves or conveyors, these systems integrate into existing material handling systems and handle various item sizes and weights. Benefits include improved accuracy, efficiency, and reduced labor requirements, making them popular in e-commerce, automotive, and consumer goods industries.

Implementing automated picking systems into an operation can be a game-changer for businesses, allowing them to streamline their order fulfillment processes, reduce labor costs, and improve accuracy. Automated picking systems use robotics and other advanced technologies to select, retrieve, and pack items from a warehouse or distribution center, making it possible to process orders more quickly and efficiently. These systems can also reduce the risk of errors, improve inventory management, and enhance customer satisfaction.

To learn more about implementing automated picking systems into your operation, it is important to understand the different types of technology available, such as goods-to-person systems, autonomous mobile robots, and shuttle systems.