No more lugging rolls back and forth: our automated film storage system for roll media makes Film Logistics much easier.
The problem: collection and delivery times
The journeys between the roll storage area and the rewinding machine take up time and effort – collection and delivery times that do not directly add value. To automate this process, NEPATA has developed a completely new storage system for roll media. In the article ‘Industrial robots or gantry systems in roll storage’, we explain how the rolls are stored vertically, how a robot transports them to the handover point, and how storage is carried out using a chaotic storage allocation system.
An overview of the benefits
- There is no need to fetch or return items.
- The rollers are stored in an extremely compact manner.
- High-speed conveyors are positioned so that travel distances remain short.
- Gripping and lifting tasks are made easier for staff.
- Errors such as rolls being stored incorrectly are avoided.
- Contactless material handling is possible even without cardboard boxes.
- Stock levels and storage locations can be accessed in real time.
High capacity, flexible size
During development, we placed particular emphasis on ensuring a high capacity for automatic loading and unloading: the robot can handle 120 cycles per hour. The size and capacity of the overall system can be customised – our example configurations are designed for 830 or 2,300 rolls.
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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.