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Nowadays, in the domain of modern logistics & warehousing, a revolutionary change, new wave of trends, takes place at an incredible pace in the traditional operating models powered by automation technology. The AS/RS Racking system has attracted industry attention in the last ten years. From a big enterprise or E-commerce which increasingly growning up, they are all focus on the convenience and efficiency brought by ASRS system. So what is this ASRS thing, exactly? What are the key parts of it? And what can it do for the business? This article will provide an analysis.

Fundamental definition and key concepts for ASRS Racking system

What is ASRS system?

ASRS Racking system, short for automated storage and retrieval system, is an efficient tool used in automated warehouse. It is a computer-controlled automatic storage, management and retrieval equipment. This system combines advanced software, hardware, and communication technology and replaces a lot of human activities in traditional warehouse, which save much more time and space in warehouse.

Basic principle of ASRS Racking system

Operation of ASRS system An ASRS has a number of intricate instructions and execution systems. If there is requirement of product storage, the system will analyze the space in the storehouse based on the pre-defined algorithm and arrange the goods in the best position. Then automated machinery as stackers and shuttles will store the goods correctly at the exact locati0n according to further instructions. During the cargo retrieval process, the system will rapidly finds out the target cargo by automated equipment and then removes it to the required shipping place. The whole formation does not need human intervention, which has not only the time-saving, but also reducing the error rate of human operation effectively.

Main elements of ASRS Racking system

Automated storage equipment

ASRS pallet racking ASRS pallet racking (completely referred to as automated 3D warehouse racking), an essential part of AS/RS system. Such a rack generally utilizes loft-style design to increase the utilization of space in the warehouse, that is, the utilization of warehouse space is increased by 3-5 times or more. It has strong carrying capacity and is convenient to carry pallet cargo. Its cooperation with automatic machinery such as conveyors has realized the automatic storage and removal of goods, which has greatly improved the efficiency of warehouse storage.

ASRS stainless steel pallet: This kind of ofeatured pallets are stainless steel pallets, usually widely used in the ASRS system. Stainless steel has also many advantages like being resistant to corrosion as well as being strong and easy to clean and is applicable to industries which have high requirements for hygiene conditions such as food and medicine. Meanwhile, all standard accessories have been designed, so stainless steel pallet can be well suited on the automatism equipment, and property of cargo store and transportation will be secured very well.

Automation of retrieval equipment

Stacker: Stacker is typical automation retrieval system (ASRS) equipment. It can rapidly shuttle on the shelf aisle, and can store and retrieve goods accurately for action such as lifting, back and forth movement and fork expansion. The stacker has high running speed and high positioning accuracy, and can realize 24-hour continuous operation, and the storage system operation efficiency is significantly improved.

Shuttle: It's an automated machine that can run on the shelf track freely. It can work with stacker or conveyor to realize the fast conveying of the goods from different place. The shuttle is very versatile and can be used for all applications that require automatic transportation of goods and can significantly improve the utilization of space and efficiency of the warehouse.

Control system and software

Advanced control systems and software are integral part of the ASRS system. The warehouse management system (WMS) is the “control brain” of the ASRS system. The system is in charge of keeping records of the import and export information of goods, storing place, inventory status and other datas of the goods, and having the data to be used for preparing the optimum operating plan as operating order. At the same time, WMS can integrate with the enterprise's ERP system, and implement real-time sharing of information, collaborative management, and accurately data support for the enterprise decision-making.

Advantages of the ASRS Racking system are as follows

Optimizing how inventory is stored in the warehouse.

The ASRS system reduces the time required to store and pick up goods by speeding up and accurately handling automatic equipment. The operating efficiency of ASRS system can be times and dozens of times higher than the traditional warehousing mode, which can meet the needs of the increasingly efficient logistics of enterprises. Meanwhile, automating saves the labour, reduces the error resulting from human factors and enhance the listening force and lability of the warehousing operations.

Optimize space utilization

Features of ASRS pallet racking: Assemby structure, the high-position structure, large storage amount, compare with other system, it can make the best of warehouse, won't waste any storage space of warehouse. According to statistics, the storage for warehouses with an ASRS system is 30%-50% higher than that of an conventional warehouse. This is valuable for companies having limited land resources with high storage costs.

Reduce operating costs

Although the cost of ASRS system is higher, it can save a large number of operating costs for enterprises in the long run. Automated operation can reduce reliance on manual labor and reduce manpower and management costs. Meanwhile, the ASRS system is operated efficiently and controlled accurately, so that the loss of goods and the inventory backlog can be decreased accordingly and the capital turnover efficiency can be increased. Besides, the stability and reliability of the ASRS system are good, and the maintenance cost of the ASRS system is relatively low, thus decreasing the operating costs of the enterprise.

Promote the competiveness of an enterprise

A reasonable logistics and warehousing mechanism is one of the competitive advantages of enterprises in today's market competition. The application of ASRS system enables enterprises to not only improve the efficiency of logistics and service quality, but also to improve the management level of enterprises as well. With the automation and intelligent level of warehousing operations can be realized, the enterprise can be more effectively to the customer''s needs, satisfy the customers, the improved customer satisfaction, occupy a competitive market position.

Application of the ASRS Racking system

Manufacturing

In the manufacturing sector, the ASRS system is applied for storing raw materials and finished products warehousing management. It can realize the timely delivery of materials, quickly warehousing of finished products, the improved production efficiency and reduced production cost through connection and coordination with the automated equipment on the production line. Meanwhile, the accurate inventory management capability of the ASRS system can enable the company to understand the status of inventory turnover in real time, adjust production plan and reduce inventory backlog.

Business and Consumer Services / E-commerce and Retail industy

Along with the prospering of electronic commerce, the fast and accurate process of orders is the competition force of the corporation. The ASRS system can handle a large number of orders quickly, realize quick sorting and outbound of goods, and meet e-commerce companies "same-day delivery" and "second-day delivery". And meanwhile, the high density storage and automatically operation of the ASRS system can meet the order peak well in the e-commerce promotion activities and guarantee the normal operation of warehouse.

Pharmaceutical and food industry

The pharmaceutical and food industry pose very high requirement for the storage environment, and the requirements is to adhere to strict code on the industry specifications. Washable The pallets are made of stainless steel and the closed storage space of the ASRS system can guarantee the cleanness and safety of articles. Meanwhile, the storage temperature and humidity monitoring and inventory management functions of ASRS system can also ensure the stable quality of drugs and foods during storage and satisfy the special requirement of the industry.

The significance of selecting profesional ASRS racking system supplier

The ASRS is a large-scale automation system, and its designing, installing, and maintaining all need be made by professional technology and abundant experience. Selecting a professionalised ASRS racking system manufacturer will guarantee stability and reliability of the system, and bring the enterprises with full technical support and after-sales service. Professional manufacturers It can not only design applicable ASRS system solutions according to the actual needs of the enterprise, but also can solve problems in time in the operation of the system, in order to ensure the normal operation of the enterprise.

There are many ASRS racking system manufacturers, Fangkun is distinguished by its professional technical team, abundant project experience and superior after-sale service. Fangkun is dedicated to offering quality ASRS system solutions, we can offer solution design, equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning, after-sales service ect. Big or small, whether you're looking for ASRS pallet racking, Stainless steel pallet,or other automation equipment, or its software systems, Fangkun's right there for you.

If you want to find a professional ASRS racking system manufacturer, Fangkun is your right choose. Choose Fangkun, choose professional and efficient warehousing, logistics, service we will become the strong momentum to promote the enterprise development!