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Material Handling Information - Pick-to-Light Picking Cart
   
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Pick-to-Light Picking Cart
The pick-to-light picking cart is a simple, economical solution for large-variety, low-volume order picking. It supports real-time paperless order picking using radio frequency (RF) communications and a standard communications set that integrates seamlessly with warehouse management software or a host computer system.
Product Type
  • RF-directed portable put-to-light order-picking system.
Product Components
  • Cart.
  • Put-to-light answer kits.
  • Totes.
  • RF unit.
  • Bar code scanner.
  • LED or LCD display.
  • Optional onboard printer.
Product Specifications
  • Cart dimensions: 26 L x 36 W x 62 H in. (0.66 L x 0.91 W x 1.57 H m).
  • Maximum load size:
    Length: 21 in. (0.53 m).
    Width: 12-15 in. (0.30-0.38 m).
    Depth: 11 in. (0.28 m).
  • Maximum load weight: 60 lbs./tote or bin (27 kg); 300 lbs./cart (135 kg).
  • Loads per cart: 4-15.
Product Variations
  • Number of totes.
  • Tote size.
  • RF/scanner/printer combinations.
  • Optional laptop computer.
  • Lights/No lights.
  • Number of carts.
Integration Options
Technology Overview
  • Features
    • Onboard bar code scanner for picking and verifying orders simultaneously.
    • Built-in RF terminal instantly transmits every transaction to the host computer.
    • Priority-based picking and optimized pick path.
    • Onboard put-to-light system.
    • Uses existing rack and warehouse layout.
    • Low-friction casters.
  • Benefits
    • Easy to use.
    • Flexible.
    • Paperless, real-time inventory control.
    • Automatically consolidates picked items.
    • Minimal equipment investment.
    • Optional onboard printer provides manifest and bar-coded shipping labels for each completed order.
  • Advances over previous technology
    • Can be used to pick or replenish items.
    • Near 100% picking accuracy with built-in process redundancies.
    • Faster picking -- as much as 20-30% faster than conventional picking.
    • Saves time and labor.
Applications
  • Recommended applications by product type:
    • Low-volume, slower-moving items (80% of SKUs, 20% of picks).
    • Small parts.
    • Pharmaceuticals.
    • Apparel.
    • Footwear.
    • Catalog items.
    • Delicate items.
  • Replacement applications:
    • Manual batch picking.
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