High Density Storage Rack for Two Way Shuttle Applications

• After-sales Service: Lifetime
• Warranty: 12 Months
• Usage: Tool Rack, Beverage, Tools, Supermarket, Food, Industrial, Warehouse Rack
• Material: Steel
• Structure: Rack
• Mobility: Fixed
• Height: 5-15m
• Closed: Open
• Development: New Type
• Serviceability: Common Use
• Used Scene: Package on Pallet
• Load/ Unload: Forklift + Shuttle
• Post Size: 80/90/100/120
• Beams Size: 50*50, 60*40, 80*50
• Rail Thickness: 2.0/2.5/3.0
• Rail Height: According to The Shuttle Requirement
• Transport Package: Export Package
• Trademark: WLB
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 7308900000
• Production Capacity: 1000sets / Year

Product Description

Shuttle Racks: Transforming the Landscape of Warehouse Storage

Shuttle racks, often referred to as shuttle car racks or pallet shuttle systems, are at the forefront of modern high-density storage solutions, now indispensable in contemporary warehouses and bustling distribution centers. These systems are meticulously designed to enhance space efficiency and dramatically boost operational productivity.

Structure and Components

1. Rack Structure: The rack design features a series of racking bays, robustly supported by upright frames and cross beams. These structural components form organized rows, interspaced with aisles for shuttle vehicle navigation. Crafted to support pallets of diverse sizes and weights, these racks can be intricately customized to cater to the specific demands of any facility. For instance, in a vast e-commerce warehouse managing a myriad of product sizes, configurations can be adeptly tailored to accommodate various pallet dimensions seamlessly.

2. Shuttle Vehicle: At the heart of the system is the shuttle, a sophisticated battery-powered device with a platform engineered for pallet transport. Navigating through the rails or tracks integrated within the rack structure, these shuttles come in various types. Single-level shuttle carts excel at operating on one rack level, ideal for scenarios demanding swift SKU access, such as fast-paced consumer goods centers. Meanwhile, multi-level shuttle carts enhance vertical mobility, perfectly suited for towering high-bay storage facilities.

Working Principle

1. Inventory Process: In the inventory process, goods are initially placed by a forklift at the lane's forefront on the guide rail of the shuttle rack. The operator then remotely directs the shuttle vehicle using radio controls. The shuttle glides along the rail, seamlessly transporting the pallet to its designated storage location deep within the rack.

2. Retrieval Process: During retrieval, the shuttle efficiently transports the pallet from its deep-seated position within the rack to the lane's forefront. Subsequently, a forklift takes charge, smoothly handling and preparing the pallet for subsequent processes, such as loading onto a delivery vehicle.

Features and Benefits

1. High-Density Storage: Shuttle racks revolutionize storage capacity, markedly increasing density. By minimizing the need for wide aisles required by traditional forklift systems, vertical space is optimized to its fullest. This innovation can remarkably boost storage capacity by up to 50% compared to conventional racking systems, empowering warehouses to house more goods within the same floor expanse.

2. Efficient Operation: The automated shuttle system accelerates pallet storage and retrieval, rapidly shuttling pallets to and from storage points, thereby minimizing handling time. In a bustling logistics hub, this efficiency significantly amplifies warehouse throughput, facilitating the processing of a greater number of orders daily.

3. Flexible Inventory Management: These racks adeptly support both First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) inventory methods. For perishable goods like fresh produce or items with expiration dates, the FIFO approach ensures older stock is prioritized. Conversely, the LIFO method maximizes storage density for high-volume, non-perishable items.

4. Enhanced Safety: Automated shuttle operations considerably diminish the risk of accidents common with manual forklift navigation in tight aisles. Warehouse staff need not frequently enter rack zones, thereby reducing the likelihood of injuries from falling items or rack collapses.

5. Scalability: Shuttle racks boast a modular design offering seamless expansion. As businesses evolve and storage requirements grow, additional racking bays and shuttle units can be integrated into the existing system with minimal disruption.

Application Scenarios

1. Food and Beverage Industry: With its unparalleled high-density storage capabilities and FIFO/LIFO options, shuttle racks are superbly suited for the storage needs of the food and beverage sector. In expansive beverage distribution centers, where vast quantities of bottled products require efficient storage and rotation, shuttle racks ensure orderly and fresh product handling.

2. Logistics and E-commerce Warehouses: These bustling hubs frequently encounter the rigorous demands of managing a vast array of items varying in size, alongside the necessity for rapid inventory turnover. Our innovative shuttle racks rise to this challenge, offering a sophisticated solution that ensures efficient organization and swift access to goods. This not only facilitates lightning-fast order fulfillment but also enhances overall operational efficiency, making them indispensable in today's fast-paced logistics and e-commerce sectors.

3. Manufacturing Plants: Within the dynamic environment of manufacturing, shuttle racks serve as a pivotal tool, adeptly accommodating the storage of raw materials, work-in-progress inventories, and finished goods. They are instrumental in maximizing the utilization of factory floor space, thus optimizing production processes. By enabling rapid access to essential components, these racks ensure a seamless production flow, ultimately driving efficiency and productivity to new heights.