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Sunday, January 21, 2007
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~ NEW TRENDS ~
New storage systems that we have not encounter before:
The electric suspension monorail
Flexible materials handling with a clear floor, in cyclical or flow operation that is the great strength of the electric suspension monorail. Whether it's distribution logistics in the food, drink and tobacco sector, production-based solutions in the dairy industry, vehicle wheel assembly or the automotive industry, it's electric suspension monorails that make many solutions possible in the first place. Supplying raw materials, linking up production phases using logistics, storing finished products and providing pallets in the dispatch department these are all tasks that can be handled by a system solution.
In complex solutions, one single vehicle often handles many different tasks. For example, when a vehicle has set down a pallet of finished goods in the dispatch department, it can then take raw materials from the warehouse to the production hall on its way back. These redundant material handling systems are also highly tolerant of system failure and faults and, above all, they can respond flexibly to changing load levels. Special applications can also deal with extreme variations in height. For example, raising and lowering operations of up to five meters can be achieved with telescopic devices. The transfer to floor-based conveyor systems can be eliminated, thus saving expensive floor space. The electric suspension monorail makes ergonomic assembly possible in the automotive industry. Changing assembly heights is easy and can be tailored to the individual worker.
Put-to-Light
How it Works
A Put-to-Light system is like a Pick-to-Light system in reverse. Individual slot displays tell the operator where to put items instead of which items to pick.
In a typical configuration, the operator scans a product and then slot displays with flashing LEDs at each location indicate which containers require that product. A digital readout by each container indicates how many of that item to place in the container. An acknowledgement button lets the operator confirm each put.
Where it Fits
A Put-to-Light system is a good fit where products are distributed to regular destinations, such as a chain of retail stores. Since it requires one display per destination instead of one for every SKU, a relatively small number of displays can service a wide range of products.
Extracted from:http://www.dematic.com.sg/0200_products&solutions/0510_productsSystems/500_070_pickput/puttolight.htm
The electric suspension monorail
Flexible materials handling with a clear floor, in cyclical or flow operation that is the great strength of the electric suspension monorail. Whether it's distribution logistics in the food, drink and tobacco sector, production-based solutions in the dairy industry, vehicle wheel assembly or the automotive industry, it's electric suspension monorails that make many solutions possible in the first place. Supplying raw materials, linking up production phases using logistics, storing finished products and providing pallets in the dispatch department these are all tasks that can be handled by a system solution.
In complex solutions, one single vehicle often handles many different tasks. For example, when a vehicle has set down a pallet of finished goods in the dispatch department, it can then take raw materials from the warehouse to the production hall on its way back. These redundant material handling systems are also highly tolerant of system failure and faults and, above all, they can respond flexibly to changing load levels. Special applications can also deal with extreme variations in height. For example, raising and lowering operations of up to five meters can be achieved with telescopic devices. The transfer to floor-based conveyor systems can be eliminated, thus saving expensive floor space. The electric suspension monorail makes ergonomic assembly possible in the automotive industry. Changing assembly heights is easy and can be tailored to the individual worker.
Put-to-Light
How it Works
A Put-to-Light system is like a Pick-to-Light system in reverse. Individual slot displays tell the operator where to put items instead of which items to pick.
In a typical configuration, the operator scans a product and then slot displays with flashing LEDs at each location indicate which containers require that product. A digital readout by each container indicates how many of that item to place in the container. An acknowledgement button lets the operator confirm each put.
Where it Fits
A Put-to-Light system is a good fit where products are distributed to regular destinations, such as a chain of retail stores. Since it requires one display per destination instead of one for every SKU, a relatively small number of displays can service a wide range of products.
Extracted from:http://www.dematic.com.sg/0200_products&solutions/0510_productsSystems/500_070_pickput/puttolight.htm
::COMMAN STORAGE SYSTEM PART 3::
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking : Live Storage
Utilising gravity, live storage systems provide 'first in-first out' stock rotation, improved use of storage space and improved picking and loading speeds. The pallets rest on roller conveyor track and moves forward when a pallet is removed from the picking face at the front of the installation, creating a storage space on the loading face at the rear of the installation. Pallet live storage is used in conjunction with conventional counter balance or reach trucks.
Racking Systems: Cantilever Racking
Cantilever racking offers a simple cost effective solution for the storage of bulky and difficult to place items e.g. tubes, bars, pipes etc. It is designed to internationally approved quality and safety standards, and gives a clear layout with easy access and a system that can be rearranged in accordance to changing stock requirements. Applications can be single or double sided. Arm length, maximum loading and height are all designed to customer requirements. It also has fully adjustable arms at 75mm intervals, making cantilever racking one of the most versatile storage systems available today.
Racking Systems: Garment Racking
Quodeck garment racking has versatility and simplicity with its simple components; an upright slotted post and tubular beam. The beams and uprights posts creates a solid rack framework enabling a system built to suit desired storage requirements. These elements can be built into a wide range of structures from simple racking to multi-tier structures. A new 64mm post was introduced to provide the ability to build installations up to 12m high, inclusive of rack-suspended walkways.
Racking Systems: Carton Live Storage
Flowstore LS2 is a boltless live storage system that meets customer criteria to the full. Cartons, bins, tote boxes, trays and unpacked individual items can be efficiently stored and handled. The system can be integrated with conveyor and computer order picking systems.
Providing high density storage, Flowstore systems use the inexhaustible free power of gravity to store and transport goods from the restocking area to the picking area effortlessly, silently and inexpensively. No power source is needed and picking is simplified because as each carton is taken from the picking face, so the next carton moves forward automatically to fill its space.
Utilising gravity, live storage systems provide 'first in-first out' stock rotation, improved use of storage space and improved picking and loading speeds. The pallets rest on roller conveyor track and moves forward when a pallet is removed from the picking face at the front of the installation, creating a storage space on the loading face at the rear of the installation. Pallet live storage is used in conjunction with conventional counter balance or reach trucks.
Racking Systems: Cantilever Racking
Cantilever racking offers a simple cost effective solution for the storage of bulky and difficult to place items e.g. tubes, bars, pipes etc. It is designed to internationally approved quality and safety standards, and gives a clear layout with easy access and a system that can be rearranged in accordance to changing stock requirements. Applications can be single or double sided. Arm length, maximum loading and height are all designed to customer requirements. It also has fully adjustable arms at 75mm intervals, making cantilever racking one of the most versatile storage systems available today.
Racking Systems: Garment Racking
Quodeck garment racking has versatility and simplicity with its simple components; an upright slotted post and tubular beam. The beams and uprights posts creates a solid rack framework enabling a system built to suit desired storage requirements. These elements can be built into a wide range of structures from simple racking to multi-tier structures. A new 64mm post was introduced to provide the ability to build installations up to 12m high, inclusive of rack-suspended walkways.
Racking Systems: Carton Live Storage
Flowstore LS2 is a boltless live storage system that meets customer criteria to the full. Cartons, bins, tote boxes, trays and unpacked individual items can be efficiently stored and handled. The system can be integrated with conveyor and computer order picking systems.
Providing high density storage, Flowstore systems use the inexhaustible free power of gravity to store and transport goods from the restocking area to the picking area effortlessly, silently and inexpensively. No power source is needed and picking is simplified because as each carton is taken from the picking face, so the next carton moves forward automatically to fill its space.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
::COMMAN STORAGE SYSTEM PART 2::
Shelving Systems: Metro Shelving
Metro shelving is the most advanced and innovative wire storage system available. It is the easiest to adjust wire shelving system, adjusting space to meet your needs. Shelves have nickel-chrome plated finish. Durable and aesthetic for general applications.
An exceptionally strong, smart, and hard wearing wire shelving system, the open wire design promotes air flow. It is suitable for storage and display use in many industrial and commercial environments such as the electronics and pharmaceutical industries, catering and retail establishments, hotel, leisure, healthcare and hospital complexes.
Metro shelving is available in chrome, brite and stainless steel. Shelf styles include wire, solid, embossed and louvered embossed. A full choice of castor types are available as is a selection of shelf and post sizes.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: APR
Redirack Adjustable Pallet Racking is one of the most widely used systems for storing palletised unit loads. It consists of upright frames and horizontal beams that interlock to form the racking structure. Within the rack each pallet is individually accessible. Pallet Racking arranged in a wide aisle pattern requires no specialised handling equipment. Arranged this way it gives high quality storage but may only utilise 40% of the floor space. However, fast throughput and ease of loading and unloading make this type of storage extremely popular.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Drive In
If storage capacity is a major requirement for a warehouse then drive-in racking is suitable. It eliminates aisles and lanes, resulting in a high storage density . But, the first pallet into a lane will be the last out. Still, if pallets are received and dispatched in batches this is not a disadvantage. Each pallet is supported so damage from crushing is eliminated.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Narrow-Aisle
Narrow aisle racking systems have aisles around 1.7 metres wide. It frees up to 45% for the floor space given over to aisles in a wide aisle scheme. The result is a significant increase in space utilisation. Each pallet is supported which means that stock rotation and accessibility is as good as a wide aisle system.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Powered Mobile
Powered Mobile Racking consists of conventional pallet racking mounted upon a steel framed base. This has drive wheels which run on tracks in the floor. The system enables a run of racking to move to create an access aisle. Up to 80% of the floor area can be occupied for storage, while retaining access to every pallet. It has no bolts, thus it also eliminates the need for safety checks on the bolt for security of goods.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Push Back
Push Back Racking is a form of pallet flow rack in which pallets are stored two, three or four deep with a telescopic trolley system. Using a fork lift truck, pallets are both loaded and unloaded from the same aisle. The palletised load is placed on the top trolley. When the next pallet is inserted this loaded trolley is pushed back into the storage lane. This process is repeated for up to four pallets deep. When a pallet is withdrawn from a lane, the remaining pallets stored behind are automatically fed forward under the force of gravity.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking : Live Storage
Utilising gravity, live storage systems provide 'first in-first out' stock rotation, improved use of storage space and improved picking and loading speeds. The pallets rest on roller conveyor track and moves forward when a pallet is removed from the picking face at the front of the installation, creating a storage space on the loading face at the rear of the installation. Pallet live storage is used in conjunction with conventional counter balance or reach trucks.
Metro shelving is the most advanced and innovative wire storage system available. It is the easiest to adjust wire shelving system, adjusting space to meet your needs. Shelves have nickel-chrome plated finish. Durable and aesthetic for general applications.
An exceptionally strong, smart, and hard wearing wire shelving system, the open wire design promotes air flow. It is suitable for storage and display use in many industrial and commercial environments such as the electronics and pharmaceutical industries, catering and retail establishments, hotel, leisure, healthcare and hospital complexes.
Metro shelving is available in chrome, brite and stainless steel. Shelf styles include wire, solid, embossed and louvered embossed. A full choice of castor types are available as is a selection of shelf and post sizes.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: APR
Redirack Adjustable Pallet Racking is one of the most widely used systems for storing palletised unit loads. It consists of upright frames and horizontal beams that interlock to form the racking structure. Within the rack each pallet is individually accessible. Pallet Racking arranged in a wide aisle pattern requires no specialised handling equipment. Arranged this way it gives high quality storage but may only utilise 40% of the floor space. However, fast throughput and ease of loading and unloading make this type of storage extremely popular.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Drive In
If storage capacity is a major requirement for a warehouse then drive-in racking is suitable. It eliminates aisles and lanes, resulting in a high storage density . But, the first pallet into a lane will be the last out. Still, if pallets are received and dispatched in batches this is not a disadvantage. Each pallet is supported so damage from crushing is eliminated.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Narrow-Aisle
Narrow aisle racking systems have aisles around 1.7 metres wide. It frees up to 45% for the floor space given over to aisles in a wide aisle scheme. The result is a significant increase in space utilisation. Each pallet is supported which means that stock rotation and accessibility is as good as a wide aisle system.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Powered Mobile
Powered Mobile Racking consists of conventional pallet racking mounted upon a steel framed base. This has drive wheels which run on tracks in the floor. The system enables a run of racking to move to create an access aisle. Up to 80% of the floor area can be occupied for storage, while retaining access to every pallet. It has no bolts, thus it also eliminates the need for safety checks on the bolt for security of goods.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking: Push Back
Push Back Racking is a form of pallet flow rack in which pallets are stored two, three or four deep with a telescopic trolley system. Using a fork lift truck, pallets are both loaded and unloaded from the same aisle. The palletised load is placed on the top trolley. When the next pallet is inserted this loaded trolley is pushed back into the storage lane. This process is repeated for up to four pallets deep. When a pallet is withdrawn from a lane, the remaining pallets stored behind are automatically fed forward under the force of gravity.
Racking Systems: Pallet Racking : Live Storage
Utilising gravity, live storage systems provide 'first in-first out' stock rotation, improved use of storage space and improved picking and loading speeds. The pallets rest on roller conveyor track and moves forward when a pallet is removed from the picking face at the front of the installation, creating a storage space on the loading face at the rear of the installation. Pallet live storage is used in conjunction with conventional counter balance or reach trucks.
Storage Layout
A warehouse storage layout has to be planned in a way that it accommodates an orderly flow of material. The type of flow pattern selected depends upon several factors. These factors include the function of the facility, relationship between receiving and shipping operations, and the relative size, weight, and quantity of material receipts and shipments.
The “U-flow” pattern, shown below, is useful for low or moderate storage activities. It allows the transport of material from the receiving area to storage, to order picking, and to shipping docks.
A “Through-flow” pattern emphasizes rapid and direct transfer of material from receiving to shipping and is used in high activity operations where the material does not go to intermediate storage. It is an unload-sort-reload style. This flow pattern emphasizes rapid and direct transfer of material from receiving to shipping.
The “U-flow” pattern, shown below, is useful for low or moderate storage activities. It allows the transport of material from the receiving area to storage, to order picking, and to shipping docks.
A “Through-flow” pattern emphasizes rapid and direct transfer of material from receiving to shipping and is used in high activity operations where the material does not go to intermediate storage. It is an unload-sort-reload style. This flow pattern emphasizes rapid and direct transfer of material from receiving to shipping.
Planning the Storage
Quantity of Inventory: This is the basic factor to estimate storage capacity needed in the warehouse. Also take into consideration current storage space, future expansion on storage space and storage space for a surge in storage space requirement.
Characteristics of Warehouse: Height of building, stacking limit, structural clearance, emergency exits, humidity, floor capacity and other obstacles that is significant to providing the best storage facility.
Equipment Capabilities: A suitable material handling equipment is needed so as not to be restricted by its inability to reach the full vertical height to pick from the top rack.
Material Characteristics: An item or product shape, size, material and packaging could cause the maximum stacking height to vary.
Separation of Products: Segregate items which need more care from normal commodities, such as hazardous goods, goods that are sensitive to temperature and goods which need tighter security and control.
Miscellaneous: Other considerations include type of items we handle. For example, items which are already palletized or small items that only needs shelves or bins. Type of racks also varies as the racks and shelves have different internal dimensions such as column and rail thickness. Aisle widths have to be able to support the different makes and styles of the material handling equipment, especially forklifts, as each type requires different aisle widths and turning radii.
Characteristics of Warehouse: Height of building, stacking limit, structural clearance, emergency exits, humidity, floor capacity and other obstacles that is significant to providing the best storage facility.
Equipment Capabilities: A suitable material handling equipment is needed so as not to be restricted by its inability to reach the full vertical height to pick from the top rack.
Material Characteristics: An item or product shape, size, material and packaging could cause the maximum stacking height to vary.
Separation of Products: Segregate items which need more care from normal commodities, such as hazardous goods, goods that are sensitive to temperature and goods which need tighter security and control.
Miscellaneous: Other considerations include type of items we handle. For example, items which are already palletized or small items that only needs shelves or bins. Type of racks also varies as the racks and shelves have different internal dimensions such as column and rail thickness. Aisle widths have to be able to support the different makes and styles of the material handling equipment, especially forklifts, as each type requires different aisle widths and turning radii.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
:: COMMAN STORAGE SYSTEM PART 1 ::
New Trends:
1.Shelving Systems: HI-280 Shelving
HI-280 adjustable steel shelving is a new and totally different type of shelving system. Bolt free and very strong, it is designed for easy assembly. All components simply slot together to provide a stable and rigid structure that can either be modified or extended.
The system is made up of pre-galvanized steel and maintains its appearance for many years. It also conforms to the latest safety regulations.
A wide range of accessories is available including lockable doors, drawers, bins and shelf dividers. These allow HI-280 to be configured to meet most small parts storage applications. Uprights and shelves come in various sizes to cater to a wide range of loads. Single-tier or multi-tier, with suspended walkways, mobile shelving or over-rack platforms are several examples of the systems' versatility.
2. ProtectaRACK
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Designed to be fitted to just about any type of racking, the patent-pending and design-registered Colby ProtectaRACK outperforms traditional steel and plastic rack protection systems through its innovative design and ease of installation.
Manufactured from heavy-duty 4mm thick plate steel, the Colby ProtectaRACK simply slips over and is bolted directly to the front face of a rack upright, eliminating the need to install separate masonry anchors in the floor.
The Colby ProtectaRACK substantially increases the strength of the rack upright by transferring any forces from an impact to the rack frame bracing, the strongest section of the rack.
The unit’s compact design, and the fact that it bolts directly to the upright, also makes the Colby ProtectaRACK more space efficient in terms of maximising the clear bay entry than other rack protection systems.
In addition to providing superior upright protection, the Colby ProtectaRACK is also quick and easy to fit.
The rack is designed to suit most suppliers’ standard rack uprights, simply slips over the front face of the upright and is locked in place by two bolts. As, it can be fitted so easily, the installed cost of the Colby ProtectaRACK will be less than that of many of the existing systems on the market.
Shelving Systems: Longspan Shelving
Longspan is a strong, durable, versatile and economical shelving system that minimises lost space from uprights, making it suitable for a wide variety of storage application in offices, archives, libraries and retail outlets.
Strong, functional, high capacity storage, longspan is suitable for all applications where space is important and can be mounted on mobile bases for better storage density.
Longspan has fully adjustable shelves up to 2400mm wide and can support shelf loads up to 700kg and has a bay load capacity in excess of 5 tonnes so it's suitable for everything eg. books and documents, long, heavy or bulky goods. Longspan also uses a modular design with a bolt-free lock-in system, thus installation takes minutes.
1.Shelving Systems: HI-280 Shelving
HI-280 adjustable steel shelving is a new and totally different type of shelving system. Bolt free and very strong, it is designed for easy assembly. All components simply slot together to provide a stable and rigid structure that can either be modified or extended.
The system is made up of pre-galvanized steel and maintains its appearance for many years. It also conforms to the latest safety regulations.
A wide range of accessories is available including lockable doors, drawers, bins and shelf dividers. These allow HI-280 to be configured to meet most small parts storage applications. Uprights and shelves come in various sizes to cater to a wide range of loads. Single-tier or multi-tier, with suspended walkways, mobile shelving or over-rack platforms are several examples of the systems' versatility.
2. ProtectaRACK
.
Designed to be fitted to just about any type of racking, the patent-pending and design-registered Colby ProtectaRACK outperforms traditional steel and plastic rack protection systems through its innovative design and ease of installation.
Manufactured from heavy-duty 4mm thick plate steel, the Colby ProtectaRACK simply slips over and is bolted directly to the front face of a rack upright, eliminating the need to install separate masonry anchors in the floor.
The Colby ProtectaRACK substantially increases the strength of the rack upright by transferring any forces from an impact to the rack frame bracing, the strongest section of the rack.
The unit’s compact design, and the fact that it bolts directly to the upright, also makes the Colby ProtectaRACK more space efficient in terms of maximising the clear bay entry than other rack protection systems.
In addition to providing superior upright protection, the Colby ProtectaRACK is also quick and easy to fit.
The rack is designed to suit most suppliers’ standard rack uprights, simply slips over the front face of the upright and is locked in place by two bolts. As, it can be fitted so easily, the installed cost of the Colby ProtectaRACK will be less than that of many of the existing systems on the market.
Shelving Systems: Longspan Shelving
Longspan is a strong, durable, versatile and economical shelving system that minimises lost space from uprights, making it suitable for a wide variety of storage application in offices, archives, libraries and retail outlets.
Strong, functional, high capacity storage, longspan is suitable for all applications where space is important and can be mounted on mobile bases for better storage density.
Longspan has fully adjustable shelves up to 2400mm wide and can support shelf loads up to 700kg and has a bay load capacity in excess of 5 tonnes so it's suitable for everything eg. books and documents, long, heavy or bulky goods. Longspan also uses a modular design with a bolt-free lock-in system, thus installation takes minutes.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Factors Affecting Storage System
Factors affecting storage systems:
l Items attributes in terms of:
- size,
- weight
- dimensions, ,
- fragility
- value
- throughput level
- nature of goods
Considering all these factors, the most suitable storage system can be decided upon, which will ensure security of goods whilst maintaining efficiency of warehouse operations.
l Costs/budgets
Certain storage systems can be quite costly, especially the automated systems. However, it is up to the company to weight out the pros and cons of the storage systems to be adopted, and identify the ROI to see if the storage system implemented is worthwhile.
l Inventory policy
Some companies prefer to keep safety stock to maintain its service level. Others may not believe in keeping safety stock, or has JIT in place. the storage systems used will be determined by quantity of inventory the company wishes to keep in the warehouse.
l Space constraints/considerations
Companies may face space constraints when storing their goods. Thus storage systems play a major role in ensuring effective cubic space utilisation.
With these considerations taken into account, a cost effective and efficient system can be implemented smoothly.
l Items attributes in terms of:
- size,
- weight
- dimensions, ,
- fragility
- value
- throughput level
- nature of goods
Considering all these factors, the most suitable storage system can be decided upon, which will ensure security of goods whilst maintaining efficiency of warehouse operations.
l Costs/budgets
Certain storage systems can be quite costly, especially the automated systems. However, it is up to the company to weight out the pros and cons of the storage systems to be adopted, and identify the ROI to see if the storage system implemented is worthwhile.
l Inventory policy
Some companies prefer to keep safety stock to maintain its service level. Others may not believe in keeping safety stock, or has JIT in place. the storage systems used will be determined by quantity of inventory the company wishes to keep in the warehouse.
l Space constraints/considerations
Companies may face space constraints when storing their goods. Thus storage systems play a major role in ensuring effective cubic space utilisation.
With these considerations taken into account, a cost effective and efficient system can be implemented smoothly.
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