Automated Warehouse Storage Systems
Storage solutions, simplified.
Cantilever racks. Flow racks. Mobile racking systems. Mezzanine racks. Not to mention warehouse storage systems that aren’t built around pallet racks. A safe, labor-efficient warehouse likely uses a few automated and non-automated storage solutions. Depending on your square footage and product assortment, not all solutions will make sense for your operation. ISD’s brand-neutral approach identifies and implements the solutions that do.
Space is at a premium
From labor to raw materials, operational costs keep going up. That’s especially true for real estate. Keeping more product on hand means giving up valuable floor space for storage capacity. You may want — or need — to stock more SKUs or offer more products to your customers. But do you have the space to store the growing inventory required to fulfill those orders? Are you trying to find additional capacity within your operation or looking for an outside solution like a remote warehouse or 3PL provider because you don’t have the space available?
Custom designed for your needs
With one of ISD’s automated warehouse storage systems, you don’t have to choose between quick order fulfillment and effective storage. We build warehouse storage solutions around your needs and start with questions. What’s your product mix? How much redundancy do you have in your products? How fast does your product move? What size, height, and weight of products do you need to access, how often, and what type of rack will best suit you?
Limitless flexibility
Warehouses or manufacturers who need to store multiple pallets of the same product might be best served with deep lane, high-density storage. Fulfillment centers moving thousands of different items may need selective racks. Some manufacturers or distributors will find AS/RS is perfect for them; others will need different solutions. At ISD, we’re not hemmed in by any one product or even provider. We work with a variety of trusted vendor partners to flexibly design what’s right for your operation.
High-density storage for warehouses & manufacturing
Warehouse storage systems replace repetitive, space-intensive work — like slotting pallets onto storage racks or hunting for individual SKUs — with efficient systems. These solutions are designed to optimize available space while making it easier for you to fulfill orders fast. With many types of racks and hardware out there, where should you start?
Manufacturers must keep track of a lot of moving parts. Regardless of your order volume, available square footage, and workflows, manufacturing storage systems save you money by maximizing throughput and minimizing space. Which solution is right for you?
Our warehouse and manufacturing storage systems can be adapted to any product assortment, storage capacity, or order fulfillment volume. At ISD, each solution is custom because we automate your business, not ours.
Cantilever rack systems
Cantilever racks are designed for unusually long or large products, providing a solution for items that don’t fit on standard pallet racks. Unlike traditional racks, cantilever racks have large beams in the back with extended fingers, eliminating front support and allowing for unlimited product lengths. Ideal for items like lumber, piping, or large furniture, these racks offer adaptability with easily adjustable heights. They can also be designed with larger weight capacities and various heights to meet specific storage needs.
Selective rack systems
Manufacturers and distributors managing numerous parts or raw materials often opt for selective pallet rack storage. It offers single or double deep configurations, allowing easy access without disturbing other pallets. The racks are versatile, easily built, modified, and extended as needed, providing an effective and flexible solution.
Flow rack systems
Roller-based flow racks utilize gravity to move goods efficiently along a storage lane. Ideal for parts or materials with medium to high turnover, these racks facilitate quick picking and production flow by loading goods in one aisle and unloading in another. They are compatible with stacker cranes in automated manufacturing storage systems. Carton flow, especially suitable for smaller picks, achieves very high throughput.
Floor rail
Floor rail storage systems automate pallet movement along guided rails. Pallets stack on electrical mobile racking systems, moving over the guided rail when access to products is required. This high-density solution optimizes space efficiency by eliminating unnecessary aisles and creating them only when needed.
Deep reach racks
Warehouses or manufacturers with high order volumes may benefit from deep reach racks, also known as double deep pallet racks. These selective rack solutions store two pallets, one behind the other. A deep reach truck or forklift places the first pallet in the back and adds another, eliminating the need for an aisle between four rows of pallets (as the double deep systems are back-to-back) without significant construction or expenditure.
Very narrow aisle (VNA) selective racks
Fulfillment centers or manufacturers with limited storage space may opt for VNA selective racking. With customizable height and depth, these racks suit various product mixes and square footage. Despite aisles as narrow as 5.5’, each pallet remains directly accessible, making it efficient for full and partial pallets or case storage. This solution is particularly suitable for spaces with more height and can be converted into an AS/RS by incorporating stacker cranes.
Pushback rack
Distribution centers seeking fast loading and storage of large quantities of the same product may benefit from pushback racking. This system places new pallets on a storage rack and pushes the existing pallet backward. Gravity assists unloading by removing the front pallet and sliding the pallets in the back forward. Operating from two to five pallets deep, these systems recover significant floor space and enhance pallet storage density.
Pallet Flow Racking
In high-volume environments with multiple pallets of the same inventory, pallet flow racking offers swift storage and retrieval. With dense storage capability of up to 10 pallets deep or more, as well as adherence to FIFO, these systems are effective for eliminating multiple lift truck aisles when there is redundancy of pallets with the same inventory.
Automated Pallet Moles
AMRs in pallet racks function similarly to pallet flow rack systems, operating within a track on every level. These robots, such as the Raymond Radio Shuttle, are inserted into racks using a manual lift truck or automated AS/RS. They roll under pallets, lift them, and bring them forward, resembling a slower version of pallet flow racks. The operator places the mole in the desired pallet lane, and as pallets are removed, the mole indexes them forward, optimizing space efficiency. Multiple moles can work simultaneously in different lanes, ensuring high throughput, flexibility, and scalability in a taller system that utilizes available vertical cube efficiently.
Static bin shelving
For smaller items in your warehouse, static bin shelving is ideal. It helps track and locate even the tiniest SKUs, keeping products in fixed locations. This system is best suited for those handling consistent quantities or having fewer SKUs.
It’s time to rethink your operation
ISD’s warehouse and manufacturing storage solutions are always designed from scratch. We don’t have a standard warehouse storage system we always offer because we don’t think one exists. Let’s assess your space and production lines, working collaboratively to solve your storage challenges.
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