52 | Sector Focus: Handling & Storage
Left (from top to bottom): The EZK35 order picking platform with vacuum lifting system
Improved engine emissions performance and greater operator visibility are among improvements to the DQ-X series
The Phoenix features a fully electric steering system
it can be either done as one sheet or multiple sheets during the picking process. In addition to this technology this can now be integrated with warehouse management systems so the truck can drive to different locations and can either be semi-automated or a fully automated system.
KRONOSPAN
Leading Swiss forklift importer Rohrer-M- Marti joined with Hubtex to design a bespoke solution for Kronospan Switzerland. The solution meant employees were aided by less physical stress on them in operations, as well as the benefit of throughput times in the picking hall being reduced. Unlike before, the whole process is now carried out by a single picker with the operator no longer needing to leave the EZK35 vehicle.
The picking process begins when the four- digit storage location is input. The operator is now directed to the target, barcodes strips attached to the rack ends playing a central role.
Every centimeter of a rack aisle corresponds to a bar code which is logged by the readers during the run.
At the destination the operator moves using a joystick to the right rack level. Now the vacuum suction device with its eight suction pads kicks into action.
◄ ideal for double side picking in two sided shelf applications. They have high handling capacities and either come with a scissor lift or a lift mast system. The picking vehicles can also come with wire or rail guidance and have a number of options for strapping of the goods during transport and can be configured for a single person or double person operation.
As the needs and requirements of clients develop further we now have the Vacumax system which has been developed to reduce damages of the actual material, particularly for sheet material or laminates. The Vacumax uses suction technology for picking up individual sheets and placing them down on the vehicle where they can be packed securely.
The vacuum technology allows for heavier loads to be placed securely on the truck and
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Each panel is centred so that stacks with a maximum tolerance of 8mm are created. If there is dust or other dirt on one of the panels it can be removed by the built-in blow off device. At the end the operator starts the strapping without changing the current height position which is another huge time benefit. Michael Hofstetter, technical consultant, Kronospan Schweiz AG, said: “All requirements that we placed on the vehicle were taken on board and implemented in to the vehicle so we can say today that the vehicle is 100% operational and working well.”
Hubtex has written a white paper for the timber industry particularly focused on order picking. Since the white paper was developed it is even more poignant now with these times of Covid that we get the right solution for our applications. The whitepaper can be downloaded on our website. ■
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