Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) have always delivered on the promise of storage density and high throughput for fast paced picking and kitting environments. The limiting factor for most potential customers is the high cost of entry for these systems. ASRS systems provide utility and productivity, but most potential customers cannot generate the needed ROI to fund these projects.

Kardex Remstar has bridged the gap to allow the benefits of an ASRS for lower throughput environments at a much more attractive entry point with its Vertical Buffer Module (formerly LR35).

Vertical Buffer Module Provides Automated Bin Storage

The Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module is a fully enclosed tote-based storage solution that utilizes tote storage on both sides of a moveable mast that traverses the length of the system, storing and retrieving totes on either side. The movable mast delivers these totes to an operator picking station, which can incorporate pick-to-light and batch picking technologies to increase the speed and accuracy of the picks. Conveyors can also be incorporated for the delivery and take-away of orders to other pick zones or a robotic cell for a true goods-to-person or goods-to-robot automated order fulfillment solution.

The Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module is ideal for order picking, consolidation, and kitting. Customers typically see up to 200% productivity increases over traditional picking from static shelving.

One of the downsides of most traditional ASRS systems is that the put-away / replenishments must be made at the operator picking stations, potentially slowing the operation down. The Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module allows up to four access openings. One or more access openings could be used for put-aways / replenishments so we don’t slow down the picking.

Fast, Flexible and Affordable

If you’re looking for the features and benefits of a true ASRS without the high cost of entry, check out the Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module; it might be the right solution for your operations.

Specifications:

• Length: 6’ 3.6” up to 65’ 6.22”
• Maximum storage capacity: 3,300 totes
• Width: 7’ 8.4”
• Maximum total load: 138,981 lbs.
• Height: 9’ 10” up to 39’ 8”
• Maximum tote load: 77 lbs.

Need more information on the Kardex Remstar Vertical Buffer Module? Contact Abel Womack today.