Sunday, December 30, 2007
Material Handling Systems on Semi Automated and Fully Automated Handling
Semi automated system included equipment such as :
- Automated Guided Vehicle- AGV performs the same handling function as a mechanized tow tractor with trailer or rider pallet truck but only it does not require an operator.
- Sortation- Automated sortation devices are mainly used with conveyors. Products were sorted to specific shipment docks
- Robotics. A human like robot that can be programmed to perform warehouse activites.


Automated Handling
An automated system operates faster and more accurately. High degree of required capital investment and complex nature of development are needed.
One of the most well know Automated handling equipment is Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) are typically used in applications where there is a very high volume of loads being moved into and out of storage where storage density is important because of space constraints, and where no value adding content is present in this process. They are used widely in both Manufacturing and Distribution operations to hold and buffer the flow of material moving through the process to the ultimate end user.

Automatic Storage and Retrieval System Video
posted at 12:05 AM