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Vertical storage solutions: Ferretto Group, a supplier of
material handling and storage solutions, has introduced vertical
storage systems designed for space optimization and improvement of picking and storage operations. The systems, the vertical
lift module Vertimag EF and the vertical carousel Eurot, are both
goods-to-person automated storage and retrieval systems, the
company says.
By taking advantage
of unused overhead
space in a facility, the
solutions allow companies to maximize square
footage, storing more in
a smaller footprint and
avoiding the need for
facility expansion and/
or relocation. Another
benefit to using vertical
storage solutions is improved efficiency in picking and fulfillment
functions, the company says. By delivering the required tray
or shelf directly to the operator in just a few seconds, the systems eliminate the time spent walking and searching for parts.
Operators are more accurate and faster, and the order picking
process is optimized. All picking operations are monitored and
documented to offer full traceability of the orders and to monitor
inventory in real time.
According to the company, the Vertimag EF vertical lift module is suitable for operations with more than 12 feet ( 4 meters)
of vertical space; where the inventory mix changes often and
requires storage flexibility; and where the picking operation
requires integrated lifting assistance. The Eurot vertical carousel
is suitable for operations with limited vertical space; that handle
parts that are light and similar in height and dimension; and
where items can be safely handled without lifting assistance.
(Ferretto Group, www.ferrettogroup.com)
High-density storage solution: Order picking solutions
provider Unex describes its SpeedCell system as a revolutionary
high-density storage solution that takes unused rack space and
turns it into consolidated high-density picking areas.
According to the company, SpeedCell consolidates storage
capabilities and increases pick facings, resulting in greater
stock-keeping unit (SKU) density for less travel and search for
order pickers. Each individual cell holds 35 pounds; a column
can hold up to 240 pounds. Each column is suspended from
a pre-galvanized steel track system that integrates directly into
existing pallet rack beams. The company says it recently began
manufacturing the device from a new high-flame-resistant
material.
Suitable for apparel companies and brick-and-mortar stores
that are being turned into fulfillment centers, SpeedCell easily
fits in these environments and handles a large volume of SKUs,
according to the company. Unex also offers a mobile version of
SpeedCell called SpeedCartt that allows order pickers to walk up
and down aisles, grab an item, and deposit it into the cell on the
cart. (Unex, www.unex.com)
