Pallet Runner™

Satellite Storage System

The Pallet Runner™ satellite storage system combines the density of drive-in rack systems with the benefits of pallet-flow systems and in most cases can be operated with existing forklifts from your existing fleet.  Or, it can be a fully automated solution incorporating ASRS (Automatic Storage & Retrieval System) crane technology.

The system uses self-propelled intelligent carts that run along the rails. The rails are supported by a purpose-designed rack structure. The cart will shunt full pallet loads in and out of the high density storage structure.

The Dematic Pallet Runner™ can be set up for true FIFO (first-in/first-out) or LIFO (last-in/first-out) operation. Forklift operators are free to focus on bringing products to and from the system, without the need to drive into the rack, as the Pallet Runner cart operates automatically and independently within the system. "It can operate anywhere from ground floor level to the highest level of the rack," said Darboumbas.

Operation of the Pallet Runner is controlled with a hand-held electronic transmitter. It communicates the lift and move functions while sensors along the channel determine where it must go, to deposit the load and return. The sensors also determine where the Pallet Runner must position itself to retrieve a load. The system's cart is easily lifted out of one lane and placed into another using a forklift. A single car can service multiple lanes of the system.

Summary of Benefits

• Can operate anywhere from ground floor level to the highest level of the rack.
• Can be set up for true FIFO (first-in/first-out) or LIFO (last-in/first-out) operation.
• Forklift operators are free to focus on bringing products to and from the system, as the Pallet Runner cart operates automatically and independently within the system.
• Ideal to applications with a high number of pallets per SKU and a high turn rate.

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