Fast, flexible and efficient automated small-sparts warehouse
Our automatic small-parts warehouse for storing various sizes of containers and trays are available to you for different performance requirements.
These stacker cranes are automatically operated rail-mounted devices for automatic warehouses. These systems are designed for containers and trays weighing up to 50 kg.
The running gear and hoisting mechanism being constructed primarily of aluminium section, the storage and retrieval device only weighs about 2,000 kg.
We offer one-stop overall material flow solutions adapted to your processes, from the idea to a realised turnkey logistics System.
KTL 50
The basic unit for simple warehousing with standard containers up to a payload of 50 kg.
This stacker crane is the solution for simple warehousing or as an in-feed device for gravity picking systems.
Multiple load-lifting devices can be used to increase capacity.
KTL 250
The stacker crane for high storage capacities and loads up to 250 kg.
This stacker crane can be equipped with various load-lifting devices to meet the respective requirements.
Multiple load-lifting devices can be used to increase capacity.
Advantages of the system
- Mobility, functionality and economic efficiency for transporting packaging and for storage
- Fast and precise access to inventory, improvement of the overview of inventory and inventory security
- Speed when travelling: up to 6 m/s, and when lifting up to 2 m/s acceleration / deceleration to 2 m/s2
- Short approach dimensions
- Single- , double- or multiple-deep storage for increasing picking and inventory turnover performance
- Flexible load-carrying, carousel with up to 10 loading aids simultaneously
- Low overall weight
- Vulkollan track wheels make for less flexing work, lower energy requirement
- Frictional drive system, optimum efficiency, high energy efficiency
- All elements to be serviced are at the bottom of the device
Bossard AG, CH-Zug
The Bossard Group is a global group of companies that is run by members of the founding family, now represented by the seventh generation. The holding company, Bossard Holding AG, has its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, and is quoted on the Swiss stock exchange. Bossard has around 1400 employees, engaged in the global procurement and sale of every type of fastening element. Bossard also provides engineering and logistical services associated with these products.
Requirements
Since the space available in the logistics centre in Zug is no longer adequate, the Bossard Group is planning to nearly double its storage capacity and improve its ability to supply its customers. This will result in future storage capacity for 430’000 small parts and roughly 18’000 pallets.
Logistics solution
Gilgen Logistics AG was commissioned to extend the conveying system for trays. Additional workstations were created in the good inwards, technical inspection and batching areas, while the entire goods outwards area were renovated and expanded. Ten automatic stacker cranes were newly installed to increase the handling efficiency within the warehouse and reduce the wait times at the order picking stations.
The units are equipped with a special load-carrying mechanism which makes it possible to insert or remove a maximum of ten cartons. The warehouse has room for about 430’000 items and will be one of the country's largest once the project is completed.
By deploying the latest technology, it was possible to optimise the flow of goods and augment the throughput volume.
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