Heavy-Duty Two Way Shuttle Rack for Warehouse Organization

• After-sales Service: Lifetime
• Warranty: 12 Months
• Usage: Tool Rack, Beverage, Tools, Supermarket, Food, Industrial, Warehouse Rack
• Model NO.: two way shuttle rack 3
• 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

Product Description

Shuttle Racks: Revolutionizing Warehouse Storage
 
Shuttle racks, also known as shuttle car racks or pallet shuttle systems, are a game - changing high - density storage solution widely adopted in modern warehouses and distribution centers. They are designed to optimize space utilization and significantly enhance operational efficiency.
 
Structure and Components
 
1. Rack Structure: The rack part consists of a series of racking bays, which are typically supported by upright frames and cross beams. These components are arranged in rows, with aisles left in - between to allow the access of shuttle vehicles. The racks are engineered to hold pallets of various sizes and weights, and their configurations can be customized according to the specific needs of the facility. For example, in a large - scale e - commerce warehouse dealing with different product sizes, the rack configurations can be adjusted to fit different pallet dimensions.
 
2. Shuttle Vehicle: The shuttle, the core component of the system, is a battery - powered device. It has a platform designed for pallet transport. The shuttle moves along the rails or tracks installed within the rack structure. There are different types of shuttles, such as single - level shuttle carts that operate on a single rack level and are great for scenarios where quick access to a specific SKU is essential, like in fast - moving consumer goods distribution centers. Multi - level shuttle carts can serve multiple rack levels, adding vertical mobility and are suitable for high - bay storage facilities.
 
Working Principle
 
1. Inventory Process: When storing goods, a forklift first places the pallet - loaded goods at the front end of the lane on the guide rail of the shuttle rack. Then, the operator remotely controls the shuttle vehicle via radio. The shuttle travels along the rail and pushes the pallet to the designated storage location deep inside the rack.
 
2. Retrieval Process: For retrieving goods, the shuttle moves the pallet from the deep - seated position within the rack to the front end of the lane. After that, a forklift takes over and removes the pallet for further handling, such as loading onto a delivery truck.
 
Features and Benefits
 
1. High - Density Storage: Shuttle racks can significantly increase storage density. By reducing the need for wide aisles as required by traditional forklift - only systems, they can make use of vertical space more effectively. This can lead to a storage capacity increase of up to 50% compared to traditional racking systems, allowing warehouses to store more goods in the same floor area.
 
2. Efficient Operation: The automated shuttle system speeds up the pallet storage and retrieval processes. Shuttles can quickly move pallets to and from storage locations, reducing handling time. In a busy logistics warehouse, this can greatly increase the overall throughput of the warehouse, enabling more orders to be processed in a day.
 
3. Flexible Inventory Management: These racks support both First - In - First - Out (FIFO) and Last - In - First - Out (LIFO) inventory management methods. For perishable goods like fresh produce or products with expiration dates, the FIFO method can be used to ensure that older stock is used first. For non - perishable items in high - volume storage, the LIFO method can maximize storage density.
 
4. Enhanced Safety: Since the shuttles operate automatically, they minimize the risk of accidents associated with manual forklift operations in narrow aisles. Warehouse staff do not need to enter the rack areas as frequently, reducing the risk of injuries from falling objects or rack collapses.
 
5. Scalability: The modular design of shuttle racks allows for easy expansion. As a business grows and its storage needs increase, additional racking bays and shuttle vehicles can be added to the existing system without major overhauls.
 
Application Scenarios
 
1. Food and Beverage Industry: With its high - density storage and FIFO/LIFO options, shuttle racks are ideal for storing food and beverage products. For example, in a large - scale beverage distribution center, where large volumes of bottled drinks need to be stored and rotated efficiently, shuttle racks can ensure that products are stored and retrieved in an organized manner, while also maintaining product freshness.
 
2. Logistics and E - commerce Warehouses: These warehouses often face the challenge of handling a large number of items with different sizes and high - volume inventory turnover. Shuttle racks can meet these demands by providing efficient storage and quick access to goods, enabling fast order fulfillment.
 
3. Manufacturing Plants: In manufacturing, shuttle racks can be used to store raw materials, work - in - progress, and finished products. They help in optimizing the storage space on the factory floor and ensure a smooth production flow by providing quick access to the required components.