A hot topic in warehouse construction is “Green Sustainable Design” and one way to do that is Westfalia’s Multiple Deep Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS).  Following the lead of the U.S. Greenbuild Council, companies are seeking ways to build more environmentally-friendly building, especially focusing on smaller, more efficient use of space, and energy savings - both of which translate into cost savings. 

“Companies are catching on, not just for the “feel good” green factor, but because “going green” translates into real and sustainable cost savings too.” Dan Labell, President.

Westfalia’s “Go Green with High Density AS/RS” Design Benefits

Storing pallets or containers up to 12 deep = denser storage configuration utilizing up to 40% less space = smaller building footprint and results in:

• Lower construction costs because it’s a smaller building 
• Lower energy costs, typically 30%+ for refrigerated or frozen warehouses (smaller freezer space to cool means lower energy consumption for cooling) – and note these are sustainable costs for the life of the system 
• Less land used = less impact on the surrounding environment 
• Westfalia’s AS/RS high density designs can place the crane in the center with integrated tunnels within the racks – tunnels for accumulation conveyors and pick tunnels – which further reduce costs associated with handling, improved ergonomics and safety 
• Integrating accumulation conveyors and pick tunnels frees usable space to be used for other purposes (i.e.: production facility expansion) 
• Storage/Retrieval Machine (S/RM) can have regenerative breaking, which further reduces energy consumption 
• Smooth handling by S/RM and conveyors translates into needing less stretch wrapping required to secure the pallet when moving and reduced product damage / product waste 
• For existing facilities, high density AS/RS accommodate future growth within the same building – reducing need to enlarge building and further impact surrounding environment