Products Description
Miniload System Overview
Miniload (automated storage and retrieval system for containers/cartons) is a high-density automated warehousing solution designed for small-load units. Utilizing aisle-based stacker cranes for automated material handling, it delivers enhanced space utilization, operational efficiency, and accuracy, making it ideal for small-item storage, multi-SKU environments, and high-frequency access scenarios.
Core Components & Technical Features
1. Racking System
High-bay racks (4–22m height), compatible with beam/shelf configurations, accommodating varying load capacities (single-mast ≤100kg, double-mast ≤300kg).
Increases storage density by ≥30% and optimizes vertical space utilization.
2. Stacker Crane
Core equipment with 3D mobility (horizontal/vertical/fork extension), featuring laser positioning accuracy of ±3mm.
High-speed models achieve 6m/s horizontal travel and 3m/s vertical lift, supporting single-deep, double-deep, and curve-traverse configurations.
3. Control System
Integrated WMS (Warehouse Management System) + WCS (Warehouse Control System) enables automated scheduling, real-time inventory logic optimization, and task routing.
Compatible with conductor bar/cable reel power supply, operational in temperatures from -5°C to +40°C.
Key Application Scenarios
Peak-season order fulfillment, Goods-to-Person (G2P) workstations
| Industry | Use Cases | Key Benefits |
| E-commerce | Peak-season order fulfillment, Goods-to-Person (G2P) workstations | 3–5× faster picking, 90% error reduction |
| Manufacturing | Line-side feeding, spare parts buffering | JIT material supply, reduced downtime |
| Pharma/Food | Temperature-controlled storage (e.g., pharmaceuticals, fresh produce) with strict FIFO compliance | Ensured product safety & regulatory adherence |
| Auto/Electronics | Small parts management (screws, chips) with high-SKU turnover | 70% labor cost reduction |
Miniload vs. Alternative Systems
| Comparison | Miniload | Shuttle System |
| Unit Load | Containers/cartons (≤300kg) | Pallets/heavy items |
| Storage Density | High (vertical stacking) | Ultra-high (multi-depth dense storage) |
| Flexibility | Multi-size container compatibility, complex SKUs | Standardized pallets, uniform SKUs |
| Fault Tolerance | Single-aisle crane failure affects local operations | Cross-aisle shuttle redeployment capability |
Industry Trends
1. Flexibility Enhancement
Dual-robot collaboration: Miniload cranes + autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) replace rigid conveyors for "dense storage + agile picking".
2. Intelligence Expansion
AI-powered replenishment forecasting and digital twin simulations for dynamic layout optimization.
3. Low-Temperature Adaptation
Operational range extended to -25°C, enabling fully automated cold chain logistics.
Selection Guidelines
1.Ideal for: Small items, >1,000 SKUs, daily order volume >5,000.
2.Avoid for: Ultra-heavy loads (>300kg), low-access frequency (<100 monthly cycles).
