Horizontal Carousel Module (HCM)

Paperless picking is easily made possible with an HCM. Several orders are combined together into one batch, allowing operators to pick multiple orders at one time with less walk and search time.

To achieve high throughput during peak times and meet seasonal picking requirements, the system can divide into different work zones at the push of a button. This makes it possible to have a pod of six HCMs operated by one operator to meet normal demand and then split into three work zones with three operators (one in each work zone) at peak demand times.

The HCM is suitable for a variety of different applications and items. Within the carriers, users choose individual shelf distances and adapt them to the items stored. It’s even possible to efficiently store bulky items, up to the entire carrier height.

From development and manufacturing to customer service, the Horizontal Carousel is a compact, reliable, low-maintenance unit with nearly 100 % availability. It ensures consistent and long-term operational safety.

The requested items are delivered to the operator quickly, directly, and reliably – eliminating travel and search times commonly associated with manual inventory systems. To achieve this, HCMs always take the shortest path to the access opening. The display-tool-feature displays to the operator which items and what quantities to pick from which storage location.

Organized together in a work station or pod, each HCM operates independently, allowing for a fast overall system throughput. One operator can work off 200 to 400 positions per station per hour. Pick- and put-to-light displays on the machine and on the picking station guarantee accuracy rates of more than 99%.

HCMs are ideal for the storage and retrieval of small and medium-sized items. Moreover, it is capable of storing items with a maximum payload of 54 tons. The load capacity is chosen according to the application.

Items are stored compactly in a confined space and delivered to the operator as requested; this eliminates unproductive operator travel within the warehouse. The actual picking zone can be as small as 5 to 10 square meters.

A small spacing of 38 mm and twice this number of hook options for shelves is the formula for the success of the HCM. The shelf spacing combined with standard bins increases warehouse capacity.

Since the shelves rotate 180 degrees, they can be used in several different ways, significantly improving the item handling. The 14 mm front lip on each shelf prevents the stored goods from slipping. They are optimally secured in a horizontal and forward-tilted position.

• Tilted forward
• Horizontally
• Tilted backward

The robust strength of the shelf helps to reduce shelf deflection against higher concentrated loads.

A shelf lock is optional. It minimizes the vibration noise of unloaded shelves since they are connected to the carrier at the crossbar. Another plus! Safety and installation availability increase, since autonomous disengagement is not a concern.