CAROUSEL RACKING
OPTIMAL USE OF THE HEIGHT OF THE OBJECT
Carousel racking (also known as rotating or paternoster systems) are automated storage systems designed for storing goods on specially designed rotating shelves. Using a carousel racking system helps save space, streamline order picking, and reduce logistics costs. The operation of the racking system is based on the vertical movement of shelves along a flattened elliptical path, resembling a gondola. The direction of shelf movement depends on the distance from the operator and can either follow or counter the clockwise direction — the system always selects the shortest transportation route to the access window.
CAROUSEL RACKING – ADVANTAGES:
Space savings in the warehouse thanks to the vertical construction of the racking
Reducing storage costs
Fast, efficient and accurate picking
Efficient flow of goods in the warehouse
Possibility of real-time stock control
Safety, ergonomics and working comfort
DETAILED INFORMATION:
Automated carousel racking operates on the “goods-to-person” principle. The system functions through the vertical movement of shelves along a flattened elliptical path, resembling a gondola. The direction of shelf movement depends on the distance from the operator and can either follow or counter the clockwise direction — the system always selects the shortest transportation route to the access window.
Carousel racking is used in environments where goods have consistent dimensions and the configuration of the racking remains stable. It is ideal for storing documents, small items with standardized dimensions (e.g., tools, spare parts, small components, molds, electronics) either loosely or in bulk containers like bins or cartons.
Carousel racking is suitable for areas where:
- frequent access to stored documents or goods is required
- close proximity between the operator and storage is needed
- warehouse space costs are very high
- limited (controlled) access to stored documents or goods is necessary
Examples of applications:
Document Archives – Used in environments where frequent access to documents is required, close proximity between the operator and the document storage is necessary, warehouse space costs are high, and controlled access to documents is essential:
- administration (offices, ministries) and public institutions (military, police, hospitals, libraries, museums)
- banks and insurance companies
- individual clients (offices)
Industry – Used for workstation storage, buffer warehouses, inter-process storage systems, or for storing spare parts, tools, and labels:
- electronics and electrical sector
- chemical and pharmaceutical sector
- machinery and metalworking sector
- automotive sector (independent workshops and authorized service centers)
Advantages of Automated Carousel Racking
1. Time Savings
The racking system ensures quick access to stored items. Rotating shelves can move in either clockwise or counterclockwise directions, with the rotation determined by the shortest possible access time. This minimizes the distance traveled by the goods to reach the operator.
2. Space Efficiency → Lower Storage Costs
Equipped with various vertical and horizontal dividers, the shelves of a carousel racking system allow for the storage of a wide range of items in a relatively small space. This solution is ideal for locations where available storage space is limited, offering savings of up to 60–80%.
3. Enhanced Security of Stored Goods
Access to items stored in the racking can be protected against unauthorized personnel using a password or a key lock.
4. Improved Workplace Ergonomics and Safety
The racking system is user-friendly, featuring an intuitive control panel. Following the “goods-to-person” principle, picked items are delivered directly to the operator’s workstation, increasing both ergonomics and safety at the workplace.
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