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Material Handling Information - Vertical/Horizontal Carousel
   
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Vertical/Horizontal Carousel
Horizontal/vertical carousels are high-density storage devices designed to use vertical storage space and increase the ease and accuracy of order/parts picking. Carousels operate by moving bins along a horizontal or vertical axis. The operator remains at a fixed input/output location while the designated load travels to the operator. Loads can be tracked with an inventory management system. Carousels are offered in many standard sizes or can be customized as required. Although generally used for lighter loads (less than 50 pounds per bin), custom designed carousels can handle loads up to 2,000 pounds. Horizontal carousels are available with up to 100 bins with an overall length of 60 feet. Vertical carousels are available with heights up to 25 feet.


Horizontal Carousel

Vertical Carousel
Product Type
  • Horizontal / Vertical Carousel.
Product Components
  • Drive motor and drive chains.
  • Adjustable storage shelves.
  • Picking window.
  • Safety interlocks.
  • Automatic or manual drive controls.
Product Specifications
  • Maximum load weight: 600-2,500 lbs. (270-1,125 kg) per shelf; 22,000- 30,000 lbs. (9,900-13,500 kg) per carousel.
  • Vertical carousel height: 8-25 ft. (2.4 -7.5 m).
  • Horizontal carousel length: 15-60 ft. (4.5-18 m).
  • Pan speed: 40–90 ft./min. (12-27 m/min.).
Product Variations
  • Top, bottom, or dual drives.
  • Mesh or sheet metal shelves.
  • Completely enclosed.
  • Custom shelving for large products.
Integration Options
Technology Overview
  • Drives allow precise positioning and controlled acceleration.
  • Dual drives handle heavier loads.
  • Features
    • High-density storage.
    • Accommodates a variety of tote and product sizes.
    • Simple controls.
  • Benefits
    • Accurate order/part picking.
    • Eliminates walk and search time.
    • Improved ergonomics and operator safety.
  • Advances over previous technology
    • Efficient use of storage space.
    • Eliminates bending or stretching to retrieve parts.
    • Provides a secure storage area.
Operations
  • Input
    • Manual input into bins or totes.
    • Carousel rotates to next available input location.
  • Output
    • Carousel delivers desired part to output location.
    • Manual removal of part from tote or bin.
Applications
  • Forward pick operations.
  • JIT buffer storage.
  • Work in process storage.
  • Small part sorting.
  • Secure storage.
  • Finished goods storage.
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