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News I Mecalux<br />
Maxi-innovation for Mecalux’s<br />
semi-automated compact storage<br />
As one of the leading companies in storage<br />
solutions for more than 50 years, Mecalux<br />
invests significant resources in the development<br />
of new products and the continuous<br />
improvement of those which are already<br />
part of their catalogue. It always aims to incorporate<br />
the latest in technological innovations<br />
to deliver better profitability.<br />
So, one of the solutions that has experienced<br />
the greatest amount of development<br />
is the semi-automated Pallet Shuttle. This<br />
compact system uses an electric shuttle<br />
instead of forklifts to handle pallets inside<br />
the storage channels (that can reach 40 m<br />
in depth), considerably reducing manoeuvring<br />
times and helping to streamline storage<br />
processes for all kinds of companies.<br />
Among the new add-on innovations what<br />
stands out is the adoption of Wi-Fi techno-<br />
logy, which multiplies<br />
the system<br />
benefits: the forklift<br />
operator communicates<br />
the storage and<br />
removal orders to the shuttle<br />
using a control tablet with Wi-Fi<br />
connection, with an intuitive, user<br />
friendly interface.<br />
Different key features:<br />
• Input and removal of pallets: continuous<br />
or partial.<br />
• Inventory functionality.<br />
• High speed: 90 m/min without load and<br />
lifting time of 2 s.<br />
• Lithium batteries that provide up to<br />
10 h of autonomous use, with a quick<br />
connect battery compartment that eliminates<br />
the need for cables.<br />
• Pallet type selector (the shuttle supports<br />
various sizes).<br />
• LIFO/FIFO setup to select the load management<br />
strategy.<br />
• Position camera that facilitates the operator<br />
in centralising the pallet on the rails<br />
(optional).<br />
• Security scanner: controls access to<br />
the rails while the shuttle is operating<br />
(optional).<br />
• Additional lock system that increases<br />
the clamping of the electric shuttle to the<br />
forklift blades.<br />
• Compatibility with Mecalux Easy WMS<br />
software, or other generic WMS used by<br />
the customer.<br />
• The lifting platform can receive pallets<br />
with buckling of up to 25 mm.<br />
• Tiltmeter: detects the incorrect position<br />
of the shuttle within the channel<br />
• Rescue: recovers the damaged shuttle<br />
from within the channel<br />
The result is a new generation of Pallet<br />
Shuttle, which capitalises new technologies<br />
to enhance the warehouse performance<br />
and its profitability. It is an ideal solution<br />
for companies with a large volume of pallets<br />
per SKU and high loading and unloading<br />
activity.<br />
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