MATERIALS HANDLING
Automated storage and retrieval of steel streamlines stockholder’s business
at Oldbury-based Bohler-Uddeholm (UK) since it invested £3 million in an automated KASTOunicompact warehouse and a further £1 million in other site improvements. The computer-controlled
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storage and retrieval system became operational in the fi rst quarter of 2016, having been systematically populated with bar, tube and other long stock that was previously held in conventional cantilever racking. The immediate and future
benefi ts are far-reaching. The number of forklift trucks on site has been cut from 15 to 6, reducing overheads, making the working environment safer for personnel
igh-performance engineering steel is stored safely and picked more effi ciently
Engineering steel bar being handled in the delivery area at Bohler-Uddeholm (UK), Oldbury. The KASTO UNICOMPACT 3.5 automated tower that now houses the material in cassettes may be seen in the background.
and cutting diesel emissions. In addition, warehouse operator costs have been lowered by 15 per
cent, with personnel redeployed to other duties.
There has been an 80 per cent
saving in fl oor area. The KASTO store has a 1,000 m2 footprint, whereas previously 5,500 m2 was
THINK lowest cost per pick
We manufacture the widest range of computer controlled storage and retrieval systems for bar, tube, profile, sheet and other materials. Systems may be interlinked with saws, including ours, other machine tools, robotic sorting systems, MRP and ERP systems, and more. If you are running out of space in your warehouse or factory, KASTO has the perfect solution for you.
www.kasto.com
New dimensions in automated storage KASTO Ltd 01908 571590
sales@uk.kasto.com
✓ TO 25 M HIGH AS STANDARD, INDOORS OR OUTDOORS
✓ HIGHEST UPTIME GUARANTEE
✓ HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE WITH INTERFACING CAPABILITIES
✓ INVENTORY CONTROL VIA YOUR HOST SYSTEM
✓ SAFEST, MOST EFFICIENT WAY OF STORAGE AND HANDLING
TO PROCESSING MACHINERY
✓ 50% SPACE SAVING MINIMUM VS CONVENTIONAL METHODS
Stand: 10H37
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