AS/RS and conveyors
Part 1: Prepare a report about different types and applications of AS/RS.
The following are AS/RS types:
1. Unit load AS/RS: is a large automated system designed to handle unit loads stored on pallets.
a. The system is computerized.
b. Storage/Retrieval machines are automated.
2. Deep-lane AS/RS: is a high-density unit load storage system.
a. Appropriate for large quantities of stock, but for a small number of SKUs.
b. Stores ten or more loads in a single rack.
c. Racks are “flow-through” racks in which the unit load is stored from one side of the rack by a dedicated S/R machine, and is retrieved by another machine from the pick side of the rack.
3. Miniload AS/RS: is a system designed to handle small loads that are contained in bins or drawers in the storage system.
a. Generally smaller than a unit load AS/RS and is often enclosed for security of the items stored.
b. Uses special S/R machines to retrieve and transport the bins to the P&D station at the end of the aisle in order to be able to withdraw individual items from the bin.
c. P&D station is manually operated by a worker.
d. The bin or drawer must then be returned to its location in the system.
4. Man-on-board AS/RS: this system is dedicated for retrieving single items from storage.
a. Human worker drives a carriage of the S/R machine.
b. Permits individual item that he picked directly at their storage locations.
5. Automated item retrieval system: a storage systems designed for retrieval of individual items or small product cartons.
a. Items are stored in lanes.
b. In retrieval process item is pushed from its lane and dropped onto a conveyor for delivery to the pickup station.
c. The supply of items in each lane is periodically replenished, allowing first-in. first-out inventory rotation
6. Vertical' lift storage modules (VLSM): These are also called vertical lift automated storage/retrieval systems.
a. Uses a center aisle or more.
b. Capable of
The following are AS/RS types:
1. Unit load AS/RS: is a large automated system designed to handle unit loads stored on pallets.
a. The system is computerized.
b. Storage/Retrieval machines are automated.
2. Deep-lane AS/RS: is a high-density unit load storage system.
a. Appropriate for large quantities of stock, but for a small number of SKUs.
b. Stores ten or more loads in a single rack.
c. Racks are “flow-through” racks in which the unit load is stored from one side of the rack by a dedicated S/R machine, and is retrieved by another machine from the pick side of the rack.
3. Miniload AS/RS: is a system designed to handle small loads that are contained in bins or drawers in the storage system.
a. Generally smaller than a unit load AS/RS and is often enclosed for security of the items stored.
b. Uses special S/R machines to retrieve and transport the bins to the P&D station at the end of the aisle in order to be able to withdraw individual items from the bin.
c. P&D station is manually operated by a worker.
d. The bin or drawer must then be returned to its location in the system.
4. Man-on-board AS/RS: this system is dedicated for retrieving single items from storage.
a. Human worker drives a carriage of the S/R machine.
b. Permits individual item that he picked directly at their storage locations.
5. Automated item retrieval system: a storage systems designed for retrieval of individual items or small product cartons.
a. Items are stored in lanes.
b. In retrieval process item is pushed from its lane and dropped onto a conveyor for delivery to the pickup station.
c. The supply of items in each lane is periodically replenished, allowing first-in. first-out inventory rotation
6. Vertical' lift storage modules (VLSM): These are also called vertical lift automated storage/retrieval systems.
a. Uses a center aisle or more.
b. Capable of