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Automatic Storage/retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

Automatic storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS) consist of integrated computer-controlled systems that combine storage racks, transport mechanisms, and controls to rapidly store and retrieve products and materials in a random manner. Key components include high-rise storage racks between 40-80 feet tall, shuttle vehicles that can move horizontally and vertically to access rack slots, and computer controls. There are different types of AS/RS including unit load systems for palletized loads over 500 lbs, mini load for small parts, man-on-board for in-aisle picking, and deep-lane where loads are stored deeper in racks accessed by a rack-entry vehicle.

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Automatic Storage/retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

Automatic storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS) consist of integrated computer-controlled systems that combine storage racks, transport mechanisms, and controls to rapidly store and retrieve products and materials in a random manner. Key components include high-rise storage racks between 40-80 feet tall, shuttle vehicles that can move horizontally and vertically to access rack slots, and computer controls. There are different types of AS/RS including unit load systems for palletized loads over 500 lbs, mini load for small parts, man-on-board for in-aisle picking, and deep-lane where loads are stored deeper in racks accessed by a rack-entry vehicle.

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Automatic storage/retrieval

systems (AS/RS)

Consists of integrated computercontrolled system that combines


storage medium, transport
mechanism, and controls with various
levels of automation for fast and
accurate random storage of products
and materials.

Components

Racks:
A typical AS/RS utilizes high-rise storage racks,
ranging in height between 40 and 80 feet or
higher, for random storage.
The term high risk generally means that rack
are of greater height compared to normal
racking and run a very long aisle distance
generally 120 to 800 feet

HIGH RISK RACK

S/R Machine
An S/R machine in an AS/RS operates in a narrow
aisle, serving rack slots on both sides of the aisle
The machine can travel in the horizontal (along
the aisle) and vertical (up and down a rack)
directions at the same time.
There is no dedicated machine for each aisle as
such.
.The machine is a structural single- or multiplemast frame that rides on one or two floormounted wheel rails.

A carriage carrying a load-supporting


mechanism (or shuttle) operates within the
frame. The shuttle is used to store/retrieve
loads at the racks and, at the end of the aisle,
to transfer loads onto or away from conveyors,
vehicles, or pick-up and delivery (P/D) stations
or transfer stations.

Control
Can be manually controlled or completely
controlled computer

TYPES OF A/S
Unit load AS/RS
Used to store/retrieve loads that are palletized
or unitized and weigh over 500 lbs.
Stacking heights up to 130 ft. high, with most
ranging from 60 to 85 ft. high; 5 to 6 ft. wide
aisles; single- or double-deep storage racks.

Mini load AS/RS: Used to store/retrieve small parts and tools


that can be stored in a storage bin or drawer
This are for small load capacity .
End-of-aisle picking and replenishment.

Man-on-board AS/RS: Used for in-aisle picking; operator picks from


shelves, bins, or drawers within the storage
structure
Manual or automatic control

Deep-lane AS/RS: Similar to unit load AS/RS, except loads can be


stored to greater depths in the storage rack
A rack-entry vehicle is used to carry loads into
the racks from the S/R machine, and is
controlled by the S/R machine

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