Automated Storage Retrieval, Warehouse Management Software

Why AS/RS?

Westfalia’s high density Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and Savanna.NET® WMS increase warehousing efficiency by:

Maximizing available storage space in existing structures—avoid off-site storage and expansions—our AS/RS fit in 20’ high facilities.
Minimizing your building footprint and “GO GREEN with High Density” - up to 50%+ vs. conventional warehouses - saves on construction costs
Reducing your energy costs—typically 40%+ in cooler environments
Westfalia’s AS/RS operate in -40° to 100°+F environments and handle a wide variety of loads.
Reducing your labor & product damage costs
Increasing your accuracy & customer service
Westfalia’s AS/RS are better by design, due to our patented Satellite technology, triple rail support and hybrid AS/RS warehouse designs with single, double and multiple deep storage in same aisle

Designing an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) for an automated warehouse includes these components:

Storage / Retrieval Machine (S/RM)
Satellite® or Telescopic Fork load extraction devices
Savanna.NET® Warehouse Management Software (WMS)
Triple Rail Support AS/RS Rack Structure
Integration with other warehousing and logistical systems such as Pick-to-Light order fulfillment, pallet flow systems, conveyors, palletizers, case packers, etc.

Storage Retrieval Machine (S/RM)

The Storage / Retrieval Machine (S/RM) is designed to cover large horizontal and vertical distances in a storage system. Westfalia S/RM’s are able to have precise positioning of the horizontal and vertical axis through laser and final positioning.

Key Features:

Standard maximum height 130 ft. (40 meters)
Capacity up to 4,400 lbs for standard pallet systems (larger for parking and storage module systems).
Horizontal speed vmax 900 ft./min
Vertical speed vmax 400 ft./min
Operates between -30F to ambient conditions
Dual mast design - S/RM is perfectly balanced – no cantilevered loads
Vertical carriage moved by 2 triple roller chains
Load shift plates – load is safely contained even during E-stop
Dual motors on each axis of motion (redundancy optional)
All moving parts located near bottom for ease of maintenance
Models available with separate employee lift cabin to enhance safety, comfort & flexibility for warehousing staff during preventative and periodic maintenance
Center split shaft to allow quick access to bearings, sprockets
Information exchange via wireless Ethernet, on same network as WMS
Control platform is open architecture (Allen-Bradley or Siemens)