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4-Way Shuttle Systems

The AkdenizRack 4-Way Shuttle is an innovative solution developed to use storage space in the most efficient way. By minimizing both the number of aisles and aisle widths, it maximizes pallet storage capacity. This allows more products to be stored in the available space, increasing storage efficiency per m².

1500 kg
Capacity
360°
Movement
%100
WMS Compatible
-28°C / +45°C
Operating Range

System Overview

4-Way Shuttle AS/RS overall system structure

Key Technical Specifications

1500 kg
Max. Carrying Capacity
1.5 m/s
Max. Speed
%100
WMS Compatible
4-Way Shuttle robot
-28°C
Min. Temperature
+45°C
Max. Temperature
360°
Movement Capability

Core Components

Lift component

Lift

The lift is a motorized structure that allows the pallet and the shuttle robot to move vertically between different levels within the storage system. Thanks to high-precision positioning and safe energy management, it supports the continuous and efficient operation of the system.

-28°C 2 m/s 1 shuttle + 1500 kg
Conveyor component

Conveyor

The conveyor is a belt or chain motorized system that automatically transfers pallets and loads horizontally. It enables continuous operation at high speed and with low energy consumption, feeding the inbound and outbound lines of the AS/RS system.

1500 kg 6 m/s 400V / 50 Hz
Software component

Software

WMS: Warehouse Management System

Software that connects to the ERP system through an interface to manage stock, location and operational processes in the warehouse in an integrated way.

WCS: Warehouse Control System

The system that provides real-time control of automation equipment and field movements in line with the orders it receives from the WMS.

Software Integration

ERP, WMS, WCS, PLC layered integration pyramid
  1. 1

    ERP — Enterprise Resource Planning

    Integrates the shuttle system with corporate business processes such as orders, planning and finance.

  2. 2

    WMS — Warehouse Management System

    Manages the inventory inside the warehouse, storage locations and order fulfillment processes.

  3. 3

    WCS — Warehouse Control System

    Controls real-time operations, task execution and shuttle traffic management.

  4. 4

    PLC — Programmable Logic Controller

    Directly controls equipment movements and ensures safe, synchronized operation.

  5. 5

    Material Handling

    Covers the physical equipment that stores and moves products in the 4-way shuttle system.

Example Workflow

1

A work order is received from the ERP.

2

The WMS transfers the pallet information to the WCS.

3

The pallet is scanned by the scanner.

4

The scanner transfers the data it reads to the PLC.

5

The PLC transfers the scan data to the WCS.

6

The WCS finds the pallet's destination in the database.

7

The WCS sends the destination information to the PLC.

8

The PLC tracks the pallet all the way to its destination.

9

When the destination is reached, the PLC directs the pallet into place.

10

The PLC updates the pallet's status to "directed".

11

The WCS sends the "directed" status to the WMS.