High Density Storage Rack with Two Way Shuttle Capability

• 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: Revolutionizing the Future of Warehouse Storage

Shuttle racks, also known under the names shuttle car racks or pallet shuttle systems, represent a groundbreaking leap in high-density storage solutions. Widely embraced in contemporary warehouses and bustling distribution centers, these innovative systems are engineered to maximize space utilization and dramatically boost operational efficiency, setting a new standard for storage solutions.

Structure and Components

1. Rack Structure: At the core of the system is the rack structure, which comprises an intricate series of racking bays, meticulously supported by upright frames and cross beams. Expertly arranged in rows with carefully planned aisles, these components facilitate the seamless movement of shuttle vehicles. The racks are masterfully designed to accommodate pallets of diverse sizes and weights, with configurations customizable to meet the unique requirements of each facility. For instance, in expansive e-commerce warehouses handling a variety of product sizes, the rack setups can be precisely adjusted to accommodate differing pallet dimensions, thereby optimizing storage capacity and workflow efficiency.

2. Shuttle Vehicle: The shuttle is the technological heart of the system, operating as a battery-powered marvel designed explicitly for pallet transport. This agile device glides smoothly along the rails or tracks nestled within the rack structure. With variants like single-level shuttles that expertly navigate a single rack level, these vehicles offer rapid access to specific SKUs, ideal for fast-moving consumer goods distribution centers. For facilities with towering high-bay storage needs, multi-level shuttles add an extra dimension of vertical mobility, adeptly serving multiple rack levels with precision and speed.

Working Principle

1. Inventory Process: In the meticulous inventory process, a forklift initially positions the pallet-laden goods at the forefront of the lane on the shuttle rack's guide rail. Operators then take command, utilizing remote control via radio to direct the shuttle vehicle. The shuttle embarks on its journey along the rail, deftly pushing the pallet to its designated storage location deep within the rack, ensuring efficient and orderly storage.

2. Retrieval Process: During retrieval, the shuttle expertly maneuvers the pallet from its deep-seated position in the rack to the lane's front end. From there, a forklift takes over, seamlessly removing the pallet for subsequent handling, such as loading onto delivery vehicles, ensuring a streamlined flow of goods out of the warehouse.

Features and Benefits

1. High-Density Storage: Shuttle racks are game-changers in maximizing storage density. By minimizing the need for the expansive aisles required by traditional forklift-only systems, they optimize vertical space utilization. This innovative approach can lead to a remarkable storage capacity boost of up to 50% compared to conventional racking systems, empowering warehouses to store more products within the same valuable floor area.

2. Efficient Operation: The automated nature of shuttle systems accelerates the pallet storage and retrieval processes. With shuttles swiftly transporting pallets to and from their storage locations, handling times are significantly reduced. In bustling logistics warehouses, this heightened efficiency greatly elevates overall throughput, enabling an impressive increase in the number of orders processed daily.

3. Flexible Inventory Management: These exceptional racks cater to both First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) inventory management strategies. For perishable goods, such as fresh produce or items with expiration dates, the FIFO method ensures older stock is prioritized. Conversely, for non-perishable products in high-volume storage, the LIFO method maximizes density, accommodating the dynamic demands of modern inventory management.

4. Enhanced Safety: The automated operation of shuttles substantially diminishes the risk of accidents associated with manual forklift maneuvers in narrow aisles. By reducing the need for personnel to frequently enter rack areas, the risk of injuries from falling objects or rack collapses is significantly lowered, fostering a safer work environment.

5. Scalability: The modular design of shuttle racks grants businesses the flexibility to seamlessly expand their storage capabilities. As growth demands increase storage capacity, additional racking bays and shuttle vehicles can be effortlessly integrated into the existing system, all without the need for disruptive major overhauls, ensuring businesses can adapt and thrive.

Application Scenarios

1. Food and Beverage Industry: The remarkable high-density storage capabilities and FIFO/LIFO options make shuttle racks perfectly suited for the food and beverage industry. In large-scale beverage distribution centers, where vast quantities of bottled drinks require efficient storage and rotation, shuttle racks ensure products are systematically organized and retrieved, while meticulously maintaining freshness and quality, thus offering an invaluable advantage in this dynamic sector.

2. Logistics and E-commerce Warehouses: In the bustling world of logistics and e-commerce, warehouses frequently grapple with the complex task of managing vast assortments of items of varying sizes while maintaining a rapid inventory turnover. Enter the shuttle racks—ingeniously designed to rise to this occasion. These high-performance storage solutions offer not only a seamless organization but also swift accessibility to inventory, paving the way for expeditious order fulfillment. By harnessing the power of shuttle racks, warehouses can elevate their operational efficiency and meet the dynamic demands of fast-paced industries with unmatched ease.

3. Manufacturing Plants: Within the realm of manufacturing, where precision and productivity reign supreme, shuttle racks emerge as indispensable allies. These versatile storage systems are adept at accommodating raw materials, work-in-progress items, and finished products with remarkable efficiency. By maximizing the available space on the factory floor, shuttle racks play a pivotal role in streamlining production processes. They guarantee smooth operational flows by ensuring that essential components are readily accessible at all times. As a result, manufacturing plants can achieve heightened productivity and maintain a seamless production pipeline, driving success and innovation forward.