Advantages of installing Radio Shuttle racking in cold storage

Radio Shuttle Racks are unique autonomous devices used for loading and unloading unit loads and can be transported throughout the warehouse by shuttle cars or stacker cranes or can also work directly with forklifts. Solutions using shuttles on each floor can be suitable for facilities up to 65 feet high. However, from that height upwards, our experts must analyze and address potential bottlenecks if the number of vertical piston conveyors is not optimally installed or specified. Let’s learn more about this solution with Viet Pos Rack.

Unique Features and Advantages of Radio Shuttle Racks

While both semi-automatic and fully automatic shuttles share similar features, depending on the specific characteristics and throughput of your distribution center, one type may be more suitable for your needs than the other.

Semi-Automatic Radio Shuttle

Shuttles transport pallets within storage channels and work directly with operator-controlled forklifts.
A total of 18 shuttles can be remotely controlled via a WiFi-connected tablet.
Their design includes an electromagnetic locking system at the base of the shuttle that ensures optimal attachment to the forklift and safe handling of goods.
Lithium battery-powered shuttles can operate continuously for 10 hours and can be easily and safely replaced when needed.

Fully Automatic Radio Shuttle

Shuttles transport pallets within storage channels and work directly with shuttle cars or stacker cranes.
Because they are compatible to operate with stacker cranes, aisle width can be significantly reduced with this system.
The entire system is controlled by WMS software, which determines the ideal location for each pallet and minimizes empty storage space.
The shuttle battery automatically charges when the unit is attached to the shuttle car or stacker crane.

Advantages of Both Systems

Compatible with FIFO and LIFO systems.
Radio shuttles can be programmed to retrieve goods from the front or back of the storage lane.
Shuttles can count pallets and provide real-time inventory control.

Radio Shuttle

Safety features of Radio Shuttle

The operator has full control and can easily cancel orders or make an emergency stop.
Depending on the type of system, shuttles can be equipped with safety bumpers, position sensors, emergency stop buttons, and positioning cameras that allow the operator to ensure precise alignment between the shuttle, channel, and pallet of interest.

Both semi-automatic and fully automatic radio shuttles are ideal for any warehouse with high handling activity and looking for a solution to optimize safety, control, performance, and storage capacity. However, when installed in a cold storage warehouse, the unique characteristics of this system and the benefits it provides increase exponentially.