In a previous post, we introduced our automated storage system with a vertical robot for the first time. Here, we provide further insights. To automate the retrieval and delivery process, NEPATA has developed various automated storage systems for roll media. These include a vertical storage system with a vertical robot, which, depending on the configuration, is designed to hold between approximately 400 and 5,000 rolls.
How the warehouse with vertical robots works
The first customer project is currently in the planning stage. The system is based on a steel shelving structure with horizontal mandrels on which the rolls are suspended. A vertical 3-axis robot moves to the rolls required for a job, lifts them off the spindle using a tray gripper and places them in a free transfer station directly next to the rewinding machine.
The software supplied is fully integrated into the tried-and-tested NEPATA control software, ConvertPlus, or can be connected directly to your existing ERP system on request. In addition to process optimisation through software and automation, the system is characterised above all by the fact that the rolls are stored in a much more space-saving manner than on shelving units.
An overview of the benefits
- No more trips to fetch and return items, as is the case with manual roller bearings
- Very compact storage with a small footprint
- Chaotic allocation of storage locations based on the high-speed principle
- High capacity for automatic storage and retrieval
- Software-controlled replenishment of new rollers, independent of day-to-day operations
- Freely selectable size and capacity of the overall system
- Gentle material handling, even without cardboard boxes
- High safety standards
- Reduces the physical strain on staff during gripping and lifting tasks
- Full control over stock levels and storage locations in real time – no more incorrectly stored rolls
- Less waste and no obsolete rolls
- Customised planning tailored to your requirements and on-site conditions
Our report on the world premiere of the Nepata ARSS demonstrates how an automated roller bearing performs in real-world operation. Are you interested in a solution for your warehouse? We’d be happy to discuss the details in a face-to-face meeting.
Current status: NEPATA currently offers the Nepata ARSS automatic roll storage system. Depending on the configuration, it is designed to handle approximately 400 to 5,000 rolls with a width of up to 1,850 mm; a full cycle (retrieving one roll, delivering one roll) takes approximately 45 seconds. All technical specifications can be found on the product page.