PALLET SHUTTLE

The smart solution for high-density storage. Save space, reduce costs, and increase warehouse operating speed.

The Pallet Shuttle is a semi-automated system for transporting pallets within storage lanes (tunnels) created inside a compact racking system (cube). The shuttle moves in a straight line along rails, placing and retrieving pallets with speed and precision.

It works in combination with forklifts, ensuring maximum space utilization.

Operation is simple and user-friendly: When a specific SKU needs to be retrieved, the forklift operator places the shuttle on the desired rack level. Using a remote control, the operator instructs the shuttle to transport pallets from inside the tunnel to the operator’s side. The forklift then removes the pallets for further handling.

Shuttle Functions

  • FIFO: Move pallets to the opposite side of the system relative to the loading point so retrieval follows placement order.
  • LIFO: Place and retrieve from the same side; the last pallet placed is the first retrieved.
  • Safe movement: During IN/OUT the shuttle automatically returns backward.
  • Pallet selection: Store or retrieve a specific number or all pallets in a lane via remote control.
  • Automatic transfer: Move pallets to the retrieval point (FIFO or LIFO) with a single command.
  • Side change: Shuttle travels under pallets (in FIFO setups) to save time, without needing operator repositioning.
  • Pallet counting: Shuttle moves along the lane performing automatic counting.
  • Battery status: Remote informs the operator about the charge level.
  • Position indication: Clear indication of the shuttle’s current position.

Easier management compared to drive-in systems: Ability to store different SKUs at each level (tunnel) within the same column, unlike drive-in systems where the same SKU is required across all levels of the column.

Advantages

  • Space saving due to high-density pallet storage.

  • Reduction of operating costs.

  • Fast and safe pallet handling.

  • Flexibility for FIFO and LIFO storage strategies.

  • Ideal solution for products with few SKUs and large quantities.

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