These systems typically operate in conjunction with wire-guided or rail-guided reach-truck systems.
A wire-guided system consists of a wire embedded in the concrete floor that provides tracking for the reach-truck. A rail-guided system consists of angle iron bolted to the floor down the length of each row. The system is also installed at picking sections to achieve maximum picking efficiency.
Advantages:
— More efficient use of space due to minimum space and maximum height requirements
— Narrower corridor usage compared to conventional shelf systems
— Possibility to reach high level product
— Possibility to operate at a higher speed than conventional rack system
— Gradual changeover to full automatic
— Minimum personnel requirement
