An automatic mini-load AS/RS warehouse storing 33,000 totes delivered to goods-to-person picking stations, a re-packing station at the pallet loop, and an order consolidation area with a dispatch zone. A manual warehouse with 4,000 storage locations and a shelf rack warehouse with 1,500 storage locations. "We used our Mustang single-mast storage and retrieval machines (SRM) in the four aisles of the mini-load warehouse, allowing up to 600 totes of small parts to be stored and retrieved per hour. All of our SRMs feature lightweight construction based on aircraft concepts that reduces their weight by 25 percent over competitive models for manager in charge maximum energy efficiency," says Hanspeter Egli, TGW’s project of the Walter Meier and implementation. facility’s design a shuttle-based system was considered, the use of an anti-pendulum drive “Although to keep the mast stable—even at a height of 39 feet (12 metres)—prompted our choice of an SRM for the mini-load,” Matthias Ott, Walter Meier project manager. adds State-of-the-art technology emphasizes ergonomics Ergonomics was another focus of the design of the new automated system, particularly at the point of picking. Recognizing that implementing ergonomic design features allows employees to work more comfortably and achieve higher levels of performance and accuracy, Walter Meier placed an emphasis on selecting those systems. The TGW PickCenters are equipped with pick-by-light and overhead installation’s PickTerm Tray laser identification. Additionally, employees operate the equipment via touchscreen to eliminate picking errors. To minimize noise throughout the distribution center, all totes are transported by TGW KingDrive conveyors, which handle loads up to 110 pounds (50 kilograms). Scalable, flexible and extremely quiet, the conveyors are engineered with an energy-saving regenerative braking system and BUS-network communication programming for control of transport speed and acceleration. Energy self-sufficient logistics center The emphasis on energy efficiency at the new Walter Meier distribution center didn’t stop with the materials handling systems installed inside. The roof of the facility is home to a 4,200-panel photovoltaic system that achieves peak output performance of
An automatic mini-load AS/RS warehouse storing 33,000 totes delivered to goods-to-person picking stations, a re-packing station at the pallet loop, and an order consolidation area with a dispatch zone. A manual warehouse with 4,000 storage locations and a shelf rack warehouse with 1,500 storage locations. "We used our Mustang single-mast storage and retrieval machines (SRM) in the four aisles of the mini-load warehouse, allowing up to 600 totes of small parts to be stored and retrieved per hour. All of our SRMs feature lightweight construction based on aircraft concepts that reduces their weight by 25 percent over competitive models for maximum energy efficiency," says Hanspeter Egli, TGW’s project manager in charge of the Walter Meier facility’s design and implementation. “Although a shuttle-based system was considered, the use of an anti-pendulum drive to keep the mast stable—even at a height of 39 feet (12 metres)—prompted our choice of an SRM for the mini-load,” adds Matthias Ott, Walter Meier project manager. State-of-the-art technology emphasizes ergonomics Ergonomics was another focus of the design of the new automated system, particularly at the point of picking. Recognizing that implementing ergonomic design features allows employees to work more comfortably and achieve higher levels of performance and accuracy, Walter Meier placed an emphasis on selecting those systems. The installation’s TGW PickCenters are equipped with pick-by-light and overhead PickTerm Tray laser identification. Additionally, employees operate the equipment via touchscreen to eliminate picking errors. To minimize noise throughout the distribution center, all totes are transported by TGW KingDrive conveyors, which handle loads up to 110 pounds (50 kilograms). Scalable, flexible and extremely quiet, the conveyors are engineered with an energy-saving regenerative braking system and BUS-network communication programming for control of transport speed and acceleration. Energy self-sufficient logistics center The emphasis on energy efficiency at the new Walter Meier distribution center didn’t stop with the materials handling systems installed inside. The roof of the facility is home to a 4,200-panel photovoltaic system that achieves peak output performance of