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Automated Storage & Retrieval
Systems (AS/RS)
Naitik Shah
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Overview
Current types of AS/RSWho, When, and What is it used forSupporting Technology
Limitations and CostVendorsStandardsTechnical PaperIntegrationClass Application
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Some Current Types of AS/RS Unit load AS/RS - Large automated system designed
to use S/R machines to move unit loads on palletsinto and out of storage racks.
Deep-Lane AS/RS High-density unit load storagesystem, designed to store large amounts of stockwith relatively little amounts of stock types. Itgenerally stores ten or more loads in a single rackwith the input on one side and output on the other
Mini-load AS/RS - Smaller automated systemdesigned to move smaller loads into and out ofstorage bins or drawers.
Man-on-board AS/RS - Uses personnel to pickitems from racks or bins, reducing transaction time.
Automated item retrieval system - Items to bemoved are stored in single file lanes, rather than inbins or drawers.
Vertical lift storage modules same principle ofusing a center aisle to access loads is used exceptthat the aisle is vertical. Helps to save floor space
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Who, When, and What is it used for?
WarehousesStoring, Moving, and selecting partsManufacturing
Just in time arrival of partsClean Rooms
Moving and storing of material that cannot be contaminatedLibraries
Book storage and retrievalHospitals
Storage and retrieval of dangerous materialPharmaceuticals
Storage and retrieval of dangerous materialGrocery DistributerMoving and storing of material that cannot be contaminated
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Supported Technology
Computer Controls AGVs
Conveyors Inventory tracking software
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Limitations and Cost They are changing
every day
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Vendors
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Integration
Automated storage/retrieval systems are customdesigned for each application.
At the most sophisticated level, the operations aretotally automated, computer controlled, and fullyintegrated with the factory and/or warehouseoperations.
At the other extreme human workers control theequipment and perform the storage/retrievaltransactions.
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Class Application
Sizing an AS/RS System Each aisle of a four-aisle AS/RS contains
60 storage compartments in the lengthdirection and 12 compartments vertically.
All storage compartments have thedimension of x = 42 in, y = 48 in, z = 36 in.using the allowances, a = 6 in, b = 8 in, c =10 in, determine how many unit loads canbe stored in the AS/RS
Eq. (11.1) Capacity per aisle = 2(ny)(nz) =
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Maximize storage space more quicklyHandle Longer and heavier loads
3D AS/RSStacking CapabilitiesTunneling AS/RS
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Manufactoring Automotive Aerospace Electronics Plastics Parts
Foods Frozen
Libraries Hospitals Retail Distribution
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Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
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Loads from about 150 lb to 50 tons Works with computers to organize large amounts of material Somewhat slow but faster than a person
Faster end about 3 m/s AS/RS need to be customized for the use AS/RS are expensive but can make up for cost
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Small units start in tens of thousandsLarger units can cost whatever youwilling to spend.
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AS/RS are good for maximizing space AS/RS save times and money
Though expensive they can make up fortheir cost AS/RS are a growing market
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