Integrated Systems Design (ISD) is a leader in warehouse automation. The company is proud to announce the newest model of its UltraStore™ Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS). This mid-load asrs is built to balance storage density, flexibility, and cost. It offers a reliable way to manage heavy goods without the high price tag of traditional systems.
The UltraStore Mid-Load AS/RS has many unique features. It is a high density mid-load asrs that makes the most of your vertical space. It can reach up to forty-five feet tall and handle 2,500 lb loads. This can result in up to 85% space savings for your facility. Many companies use this retrieval system as rs for bulk storage, pallet sequencing, and buffering. It is also great for sortation and goods-to-person picking.
Unlike a traditional crane and aisle retrieval system as rs, the UltraStore is mounted right on the floor. This removes the need for costly floor cutting to embed rails. Because it sits on the surface, you can easily move, expand, or change the system as your business grows. This flexibility is a major win for modern distribution centers.
One of the best parts of the UltraStore is its redundancy. This ensure the system keeps running even during maintenance. This level of reliability is vital for warehouse operations where you need constant access to your stock. The system also has a customizable load handling design. It can handle many different load types and sizes, which is perfect for dynamic business needs.
“With this system’s unique design and features, it’s able to produce near-perfect levels of reliability. The system’s redundancy, use of standard parts, and engineered design, the Mid-Load’s AS/RS performance record in the marketplace stands on its own,” said Ed Romaine, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Integrated Systems Design.
“This new capacity represents years of development and our unwavering commitment to addressing the evolving needs of our clients. With its flexible design and use of standard components, we’re confident that the UltraStore will set a new benchmark in the industry for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and rapid return on investment.”
This heavy-duty asrs can handle pallets, cartons, trays, and totes. It fills a big gap in the market. It sits right between small mini-load systems and massive unit-load systems. The modular design and redundant parts mean the UltraStore stays up and running more often than traditional crane systems.
By using this pallet asrs systems technology, you can reduce your labor needs by up to two-thirds. At the same time, you will increase your speed and accuracy. This makes it an ideal choice for high-speed order fulfillment.
The UltraStore Mid-Load AS/RS is designed and manufactured in the USA. This offers several benefits, such as faster delivery and the use of standard parts. These non-proprietary parts make maintenance and upgrades much easier. Domestic production also supports local jobs and helps with reshoring efforts.
This automated pallet storage system works across many industries. You will find it in automotive, aerospace, ecommerce, and food and beverage facilities. It is also used in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. No matter the industry, the system adapts to your specific operational needs.
ISD can customize the UltraStore to meet your unique process. We validate your speed, throughput, and storage density before you ever place an order. We also look at your expected ROI to ensure you are happy with the results. This data-driven approach is why so many companies trust ISD for their warehouse automation.
ISD is a systems integrator for warehouses and factories. We help businesses in retail, wholesale, and manufacturing improve their productivity. Our team offers everything from consulting to future-proof plans that reduce your costs.
Our expertise covers storing and retrieving eaches, cases, and pallets. We offer a wide range of storage solutions, including:
By using tools like autonomous mobile robots amrs and smart racking system designs, we help you save floor space and improve your bottom line.
The UltraStore Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System transforms organizational efficiency by addressing fundamental challenges that plague traditional warehouse operations. This advanced automation solution eliminates the bottlenecks commonly associated with manual inventory management, enabling organizations to achieve consistent, predictable performance levels that directly impact customer satisfaction and business profitability. The system’s ability to operate continuously without breaks, shifts, or performance degradation means organizations can maintain optimal productivity levels around the clock.
From a strategic perspective, implementing UltraStore Mid-Load ASRS positions organizations to scale their operations more effectively. As business demands fluctuate, the system can adapt to handle varying inventory volumes without requiring proportional increases in labor costs or facility space. This scalability proves particularly valuable for growing businesses that need flexible solutions capable of accommodating expansion without major infrastructure overhauls. The system’s data collection capabilities provide organizations with unprecedented visibility into their inventory operations, enabling data-driven decision-making that improves overall business intelligence.
The financial impact of UltraStore Mid-Load ASRS extends beyond immediate operational savings. Organizations experience reduced insurance costs due to improved safety records, lower facility overhead through optimized space utilization, and decreased inventory carrying costs through better stock rotation and accuracy. The system’s ability to minimize product damage during handling and storage translates directly to improved profit margins, while the enhanced inventory accuracy reduces the costs associated with stockouts, overstock situations, and obsolete inventory.
The UltraStore Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System delivers comprehensive advantages that revolutionize warehouse operations across multiple dimensions. These benefits extend far beyond simple automation, creating a cascading effect of improvements that enhance every aspect of inventory management and organizational efficiency.
The versatility of UltraStore Mid-Load ASRS makes it suitable for diverse operational applications across various business contexts. Understanding these applications helps organizations identify optimal implementation strategies that align with their specific operational requirements and business objectives.
Successfully implementing UltraStore Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System requires careful consideration of multiple factors that influence both initial deployment success and long-term operational effectiveness. Organizations must evaluate their current operational requirements, future growth plans, and facility constraints to ensure optimal system configuration and performance. The planning phase should include comprehensive analysis of existing workflows, integration requirements with current systems, and identification of potential operational disruptions during implementation.
Facility infrastructure represents a critical consideration that affects both system design and implementation costs. Organizations must assess structural requirements, electrical capacity, environmental controls, and space availability to accommodate the system’s physical and operational requirements. The evaluation should include analysis of floor loading capacity, ceiling height restrictions, and accessibility requirements for maintenance and system expansion. Additionally, organizations need to consider the impact on existing operations during installation and develop strategies to minimize business disruption.
Financial planning extends beyond initial capital investment to include ongoing operational costs, maintenance requirements, and expected return on investment timelines. Organizations should evaluate total cost of ownership including energy consumption, maintenance contracts, software licensing, and potential upgrade costs over the system’s expected lifecycle. The analysis should also consider financing options, tax implications, and the financial impact of improved operational efficiency on overall business performance. Integration requirements with existing warehouse management systems, enterprise software, and other automation equipment require careful planning to ensure seamless operational flow and data consistency across all business systems.
The UltraStore Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System offers extensive customization options and accessories that enable organizations to tailor the solution to their specific operational requirements. These enhancements extend the system’s capabilities and optimize performance for diverse applications and industry requirements.
| Specifications | Minimum Range | Maximum Range | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load Capacity | N/A | 2500 lbs. (1134 kg) | Per Load |
| Storage Height | 10 ft (3.05 m) | 45 ft (13.7 m) | Vertical |
| System Length | 50 ft (15.2 m) | 650 ft (200 m) | Horizontal |
| Aisle Width | 5 ft (1.5 m) | No Maximum. Based on Need | Between Racks |
| Horizontal Speed | N/A | 600 ft/min (183 m/min) | Horizontal |
| Vertical Speed | N/A | 250 ft/min (76 m/min) | Vertical |
| Storage Positions | N/A | 50,000+ | Total Locations |
| Cycle Time | 45 seconds | 120 seconds | Single Command* |
| Throughput Rate | 50 cycles/hour | 400 cycles/hour | Peak Performance* |
| Temperature Range | -25°C (-13°F) | +50°C (122°F) | Operating |
| Positioning Accuracy | N/A | ±2 mm (±0.08 in) | Load Placement |
| Power Consumption | 50 kWh | Regenerative Will Determine Actual kWh | Per Shift Usage* |
| Noise Level | 60 dB | 75 dB | Operational Sound |
| Pallet Volume | 42 in x 60 in x 60 in | 48 in x 60 in x 60 in | W x L x H |
| Pallet Storage | Single Deep | Triple Deep | |
| Typical Loads: | pallets, totes, cartons, gaylords, other customer load types | ||
| Typical Load Widths | 10 in (0.05 m) | 60 in (1.52 m) | Typical Load Size |
| Typical Load Lengths | 18 in (0.46 m) | 96 in (2.44 m) | Typical Load Size |
The UltraStore Mid-Load ASRS handles medium-weight inventory at load capacities up to 2,500 lbs in structures up to 45 feet high, combining robotics and intelligent software to automate storage and retrieval without human intervention.
High-speed shuttles travel horizontally at up to 600 ft/min and vertically at up to 250 ft/min to access storage positions and deliver loads to pick workstations or conveyor interfaces, with cycle times of 45 to 120 seconds and peak throughput of 400 cycles per hour.
Structures up to 45 feet high accommodate up to 50,000 storage positions with positioning accuracy of +/- 2 mm, precisely sized to actual load dimensions to maximize every cubic foot of space.
The system achieves 99.9%+ inventory accuracy and 99%+ uptime, operating in temperatures from -25°C to +50°C. The modular design allows capacity expansion without major disruptions.
Automating repetitive storage and retrieval frees workers for higher-value activities while reducing insurance costs, facility overhead, and inventory carrying costs through improved safety and near-perfect accuracy.
Serves pharmaceuticals, automotive, electronics, e-commerce, food and beverage, aerospace, chemical, 3PL, and medical device manufacturing, handling loads up to 60 inches wide and 96 inches long.
ROI typically ranges from 2 to 5 years, driven by reduced labor, improved accuracy, increased throughput, and optimized space utilization. ISD’s data-driven methodology builds a precise ROI model for your operation.
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