Semi-Automated Pallet Runner Increases Storage Density
Steel King Industries, an OEM that designs and manufactures pallet rack systems has collaborated with Automha Americas, a pioneering pallet shuttle provider, to offer a semi-automated technology as a turnkey solution.
This collaboration allows Steel King to provide Automha's Pallet Runner deep lane storage system to its client and distributor base. The lithium-ion powered Pallet Runner moves pallets in and out of high-density storage lanes, creating increased storage density in an existing space.
The system works with high-volume SKUs, as pallets are loaded into the system by lift truck and transported into deep lanes by the Pallet Runner cart. Once the load is positioned, the cart returns to the front of the system to receive the next pallet. The lift truck operator travels only between the load source and lane entry, and the cart does the rest. The deep lanes of the system increase storage density by reducing aisles and using depth space, maximizing storage capacity within the same footprint.
The system moves quickly, enhancing efficiency, expediting pallet loading/unloading, and reducing wait time for trucks at loading docks.
The system can be scaled up or reconfigured easily to accommodate growth or changes in product lines. With less need for forklift drivers to enter storage lanes, the Pallet Runner system reduces labor requirements and associated expenses while improving safety.
Steel King Industries
Stevens Point, WI
(800) 826-0203
www.steelking.com
