Four-Way Shuttle With Pallet Lift Automated Storage System

The four-way shuttle radio car moves laterally and works with the pallet lift's vertical movement to achieve automation in storage. Through precise programming, the system can handle tasks such as storage, retrieval, and transportation. With high flexibility and adaptability, the system adjusts operating lanes and shuttle numbers as needed for optimal performance, offering versatile project layout options. A conveyor line is placed at the front of the racking system to aid in pallet picking and receiving. An elevator transports the radio shuttle and pallets to various levels within the warehouse.

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Parameter

Parameter specification of the four-way shuttle radio car

NO	Parameter specification	Details
1	Available pallet specifications	W1200*D1100mm
2	Pallet type	“川” shaped pallet, “田” shaped pallet
3	Pallet weight	Max=1500kg
4	Self weight of device	350kg
5	Running speed at empty load (Main track/sub-track)	70/58 m/min
6	Running speed at full load (Main track/sub-track)	48/36 m/min
7	Acceleration	Maximum acceleration 0.2m/s²
8	Traveling drive motor	DC48V
9	Jacking motor	DC48V
10	Operating ambient temperature	0～45°C
11	Program controller	SIEMENS PLC
12	Control loop voltage	DC48V
13	Power energy	Lithium battery
14	Battery charge and discharge times	More than 1000 times
15	Communication mode	Industrial remote control 433MHz/WiFi 2.4/5.8GHz
16	Remote control mode	Wireless remote control
17	Braking mode	Servo motor, servo controller

Parameter specification of the pallet lift

NO	Parameter specification	Details
1	Pallet specifications	W1200*D(1000-1200)mm
2	Equipment dimensions	2700*1700mm
3	Load	1500kg
4	Lifting speed	30m/s
5	Acceleration	0.3m/s²
6	Working voltage	Three-phase 380V 50Hz

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Core Functions

The four-way shuttle system is designed for the automated handling and transportation of pallet goods in warehouses. It can automate storage and retrieval, lane and layer changes, intelligent leveling, and automatic climbing. It is versatile, functioning on the ground or shelf track to reach any warehouse point. This automated handling equipment features integrated intelligent control and unmanned guidance.

Features

• The system can adjust the shuttle's working lane and work with the pallet lift to achieve automatic goods access, lane changing, intelligent leveling, and automatic climbing, reaching any warehouse location directly.
• It enhances storage space utilization by operating in four directions on the arranged shelf track and using a vertical lift for layer-changing operations, increasing warehouse racking layout flexibility and scalability.
• The system significantly reduces warehouse personnel's workload, offering the potential for unmanned warehouse operations. It is particularly suitable for cold storage, hazardous goods warehousing, and other unsafe areas.

Applicable Scenarios

The four-way shuttle system is ideal for picking scenarios, especially in cold chain logistics. Traditional cold storage has low space utilization and poor operation efficiency. In contrast, the pallet shuttle can significantly improve storage density and working environments. Pallet lifts expedite material handling operations, reduce manpower and time waste, and enhance overall warehousing system efficiency. The whole system quickly transports heavy equipment and bulk cargo, storing them in the right locations.

4-way Pallet Shuttle

Four-Way Speedshuttle System

The four-way speedshuttle system is an automated, high-density storage and retrieval system designed for handling palletized goods. It is a superior solution for storing goods in large quantities with small SKUs, commonly used in the food, beverage, chemical, and third-party logistics industries. The system is an advanced version of the standard radio shuttle system, capable of moving in four directions along storage and main lanes. This design eliminates the need for forklift operations to change lanes, significantly saving labor costs and improving warehousing efficiency.

Four-Way Pallet Shuttle Function Introduction

• Manual function
• Automatic cargo in and out
• Automatic cargo transfer
• Inventory technology
• Online charging function
• Low power alarm function
• Remote control function
• Telecontrol function
• System monitoring
• Emergency stop function
• Log upload function

Components of the Pallet Shuttle System

The four-way pallet shuttle system typically consists of a Racking System, Radio Shuttle, Elevator, Conveyor, and WMS/WCS system.

How Pallet Shuttles Work

The conveyor line at the front of the racking system aids in picking and receiving pallets. The elevator moves the radio shuttle and pallets between layers. Guided by the WMS/WCS system, the radio shuttle can automatically pick and deliver pallets to designated positions within the racks, automating warehouse storage and retrieval.

Benefits of a 4-Way Pallet Shuttle

• Significantly increases storage capacity, up to 3-4 times more than traditional racking systems.
• Cost-effective and time-saving, reducing land and labor costs.
• Fully automatic, minimizing risks or damage to equipment and operators.
• Customized WMS/WCS system to perfectly align with the shuttle system.
• Adjustable shuttle quantity to meet various storage capacity demands.

Advantages of Pallet Shuttle ASRS

• Independent R&D with owned intellectual property, offering advantages in after-sales service.
• Whole-plate lifting design prevents small particles or oil stains from entering the car body and affecting service life.
• Professional software team capable of integrating the system with existing automation equipment or WMS for a seamless upgrade to full automation.
• Extensive export experience enabling support for overseas market deployment.

Applications of Pallet Shuttle System

The pallet shuttle can transport hundreds of kilograms to one ton of pallet goods. The four-way shuttle is a structural improvement over the two-way shuttle, capable of "first-in, first-out" or "first-in, last-out" retrieval modes, suitable for industries with large quantities and limited variety. As market needs shift towards small batch, multi-batch operations, space efficiency and dense storage demands grow. The four-way pallet shuttle system addresses these needs, enhancing storage space utilization and flexible scheduling. It is widely applied in manufacturing, cold chain, and other industries. This system is also beneficial for older industrial parks and warehouses with limited variety and large quantities of goods, optimizing warehouse height space and boosting economic production capacity.

Specific applications include:

• Companies with fewer items but more pallets.
• Companies with high loading and unloading activities.
• Cold storage warehouses needing efficient space use and reduced operation time, especially in low-temperature environments.
• Buffer zones for temporary storage or order picking.
• Seasonal product warehouses, with inflow and outflow depending on specific times, such as ice cream or toys.
• Warehouses needing to access more items, store deeper pallets, or increase in-and-out movements to boost productivity.

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