Gravity-fed order picking system
Carton Live storage is a gravity-fed order picking system designed to increase efficiency while decreasing the floor space required. It is ideal for warehouses with a large volume of unique items that are picked in small quantities.
stow Australia’s Carton Live Storage increases productivity and efficiency:
- Reduced paths of travel
- First-in/First-out stock rotation with Carton Live Storage
- Increases usable storage space due to eliminating walkways
- Increase productivity and increase efficiency with Carton Live Storage
The standard Minirack® or Pallet Racking system can be equipped with flow-beds with built-in roller tracks. Using the general adapter profile, which is fixed on front of each upright, the roller-beds can be adjusted in height to guarantee the optimum slope and picking curve.
Roller tracks
The roller tracks of the Carton Live storage system are used in a number of combinations, depending on the carton sizes, the quality of the carton and the weight. The roller-beds are developed to allow a maximum flexibility in the positioning of the tracks. They can be installed at a very small pitch.
Conditions for smooth transportation of containers or boxes
- Individual containers may weigh up to 30 kg.
- The containers must be stable and their bases must be flat ( no cross ribs ).
- Cardboard boxes must be closed, as open flaps can get jammed.
- In general, the roller pitch is 33 mm; with containers that have a depth of more than 500 mm, the pitch can be 50 mm.
- If you intend to transport standardised containers, it is recommended to have a fixed channel width and to use separators. If the container sizes are different, a roller carpet without channel separation is more suitable.
Order picking systems
To increase the picking performance of your Carton Live Storage installation, ergonomic drop-out trays are available. This increases access to the goods via a fully adjustable angled tray. This powered picking conveyor is commonly installed in front of the Carton Live Installation.
A pick-to-light system is another attractive option to improve productivity and reduce picking errors.
In any case it is recommended that a prototype using the customer’s cartons or totes is set up to optimise the construction.
In some cases full width roller tracks are needed to ensure a smooth operation. This is particularly needed for totes without a flat bottom.
