Pallet Shuttlesemi-automated, deep lane bulk pallet storage & retrieval system

The UK’s largest manufacturer of Pallet Racking, Shelving and Lockers

IMPROVE SPACE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITHIN YOUR BULK STORAGE FACILITIES

Bulk storage of palletised goods has conventionally been stored within Drive-In, Push Back or Pallet Live racking systems. These systems, though efficient, are limited by the length of the storage lane that can be practically achieved.

The Link51 shuttle storage system overcomes this by storing pallets within a system that can operate to greater depths. The racking features guide/support rails which run the depth of the rack structure on which an automated shuttle travels.

Save Time Pallets are loaded onto a shuttle at the front of the lane, which transports the pallet down to the other end. The in-built sensors on the shuttle detect the position of

previous pallets and places the new load at a predetermined

distance from them, before returning to the start face.

The shuttle movements are sent via the radio

remote controller allowing

the forklift truck and driver to be released to other tasks while the shuttle operates. The shuttle is easily moved between lanes by a standard fork lift truck.

Reduce Damage In the case of Drive-In racking the shuttle also removes the need for fork lift trucks to enter the racking structure, reducing loading /unloading times, the risk of structural damage and releasing the driver to start the next operation sooner.

Reduce Operating Costs The Link51 shuttle will help reduce costs in various ways, such as, the number of fork trucks and operators required; lighting required above racking; damage to goods; racking repair & maintenance, running costs of temperature/humidity controlled systems and reducing the storage cube required with the associated rent/overheads.

Unique High Density FunctionalityLink51 shuttle operates in FILO (First in - Last Out) mode, allowing racking to be set up against a wall of a warehouse thereby gaining space or with FIFO (First In - First Out) using a system that offers separate entrances and exits. This method allows for the loading to be done from one side with a forklift truck and the unloading on the opposite side with another. The system automates the placement of pallets in the storage lane, reducing loading and unloading cycle times.

Advanced Technology

The easy to use rechargeable remote control can manage up to 4 shuttles with range of 150 metres. The LED screen displays the chosen operation and relevant information, such as number of pallets.

Features and BenefitsBy using Link51, Glenmorangie benefited from:

l Lightweight 48v Lithium Battery - 14kgs compared to 40kgs

l A single charge gives an 15 hour operational capacity based on a throughput of 30 pallets per hour. No memory effect.

l 900 re-charging cycles compared to 300 using a conventional gel battery.

l Cold store model can be used in deep freeze environments of down to -30oC without loss of power or operational efficiency.

l Variable distance adjustment between pallets.

l Innovative placement using laser technology.

l Minimum Maintenance.

l Ease of inventory counting / stock take.

l Connection to WMS.

l Total flexibility.

l 24hr support service.

First In - First Out

Last In - First Out

Ideal for

l Food and Beverage Production & Distribution

l Dairy Products

l Ambient and Cold Stores

l Fast Moving Low SKU Products

l High value SKU’s

l Combining with other pallet racking systems to maximise productivity

Link51, Link House, Halesfield 6, Telford TF7 4LN

Tel: 0800 169 5151Fax: 01384 472 599Email: enquiries@link51.co.ukWeb: www.link51.com

Note:This publication shows general concepts only, and should not be used as a guide for specific design or assembly purposes. Link51 reserves the right to alter the specification on any of these products, in the customers interest, without prior notification.

A Whittan Group Company