A Guide to Choosing the Right Automated Storage System

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A Guide to Choosing the Right Automated Storage
System

• Looking to move to Automated Storage Systems?
• If your company is expanding or you're wondering
  if your stock control may be more productive or
  labour intensive, automated storage systems could
  be the answer.
• These are some of the primary reasons why
  businesses opt for an automated storage system
• Saves space by making the most of the given
  footprint
• Financial savings labour costs are reduced.
• Efficiency for a more fluid system
• Stock control the adaptability of various
  software options
• Compliance particularly in a regulated
  environment
• Lowering the risk of harm from uncomfortable
  lifting
• What are the available options?
• Automated vertical carousels and shuttles are the
  two main types of machines. Choosing the best
  option for your company is dependent on numerous
  critical variables, including
• What you must keep (weight, size, how often your
  stock changes etc)
• What you must accomplish

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• The layout of your business, including space and
  accessibility
• Your financial situation
• A Guide to the Machines Main Uses At A Glance
• Carousels are excellent for storing small parts,
  finished products, and a wide variety of small
  items. They will assist you in promptly and
  efficiently delivering the correct part to your
  personnel.
• Carousels typically have weight capacities of 3,
  6, 9, and 14 tonnes. Products are normally up to
  the size of a shoebox.'
• In general, a light-duty model will have a
  maximum shelf loading. A light-duty model will
  typically have a shelf loading of 125kg UDL,
  whilst a heavy-duty model will often have a
• shelf loading of 400kg UDL.
• A manual override is available in the event of a
  power outage.
• Shuttles are an excellent solution for storing
  larger or heavier things.
• A shuttle is built around a central lift, whereas
  an automated vertical carousel rotates all
  shelves to bring the correct goods to the
  operator.
• This means that only one tray is chosen and
  placed at a time.
• The machine easily handles bigger or larger
  things.
• Storing Small and Medium-Sized Size Parts in a
  Carousel
• Electrical parts
• Spare parts for production lines
• Vehicle maintenance spares
• Aeronautical components

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• Aviation
• Chemical
• Dental care
• Education
• Agriculture
• Production
• Defence
• Workplaces
• Nuclear
• Pharmaceutical
• Some examples of automated storage applications
• Parts/document storage and retrieval
• Inventory security
• Pharmaceuticals Dispensary
• Filing of documents and patient records
• Accessible archiving
• Access control for Authorized personnel only.

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• Triple carriers split into 3 levels
• Software
• The software will allow you to control your
  carousel or shuttle as well as manage your
  inventory. Machines are typically equipped with a
  basic amount of automation (either shelf
  location or controls to make them go up and
  down).
• Additional software will allow you to retrieve
  your contents based on your preferences, such as
  part numbers, stock quantities, staff
  authorisation level, barcode reading, and so on.
• Accessories tailored to your needs and products.
• What more can software do for you?
• To later upgrade to a higher competence if your
  needs alter.
• To eliminate inefficiencies caused by stock
  management and procurement processes.
• Enquire with your supplier about putting all of
  your machines on the same stock control system.
• Maintenance
• As per regulations, an automated vertical
  carousel, automated storage lift or shuttle
  should be serviced at least once every year for
  quality reassurance and performance.
• Should You Buy New or Refurbished Automated
  Storage Systems?
• If you're on a tight budget, used vertical
  carousels can be a good option. Check that they
  have been completely reconditioned to a high
  standard by competent engineers. Please keep in
  mind that genuine spare parts are only available
  from Vertical Carousels Australia if you
  purchase a used automated storage lift from us.
  We sell a variety of refurbished storage
  carousels. Please contact VCA for a quote, to
  discuss your specific requirements, or to learn
  more about how a used vertical carousel or
  vertical lift machine could benefit your
  business.
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