Vertical Transfer Unit ( VTU )

Purpose: The VTU transfers pallets between levels of storage and input or take-away devices within the PowerStor™ module.

Operation: A pallet is delivered to a Pick Up & Deposit Station (PDS) located at each level of racking or at various input or take-away positions. The VTU will extend its forks into the pallet opening, lift the pallet off the PDS , bring the pallet on-board the VTU and then travel vertically to the designated level where it will deposit the pallet on that level PDS for storage by an Aisle Row Cart Pair or an output device to be transported away from the system to the assigned destination.

Features:

PC, PLC Controlled
Elevations to 100+feet (30+meters)
3500lbs/1590 kg pallet weight capacity
No Hydraulic or Pneumatic controls
Fully Automated
Small footprint
408/230vac, 60A, 60/50hz
Multiple units can be configured for each module
Meets world wide safety standards
(OSHA, ANSI, FEM, ISO)

Benefits

Low Cost
High Speed – over 100 pallet per hour, per unit
Multiple Units per module possible
- Higher throughputs achieved
- Back-up capability per module
- Meets nearly any system configuration needs
Mechanically and electrically simple
No “Super technician” required to maintain
Repairable within 30 minutes (30min. MTTR)
Short manufacturing and delivery times
Variety of service and maintenance training programs available
Web based maintenance records and performance monitoring