Planzer Transport GmbH

Increased productivity via automation

In 1936 Max Planzer Senior founded a haulage company, which has developed into a successful Swiss transport company to this day. In 1966, the company was transformed into a stock corporation, which is still 100% owned by the Planzer family today. The head office is located in Dietikon.

Project Goals

Increase in productivity via automation
Reduction of unproductive working time
Cost-efficient use of personnel
Increase in available storage container space
Better utilization of space
Optimization of the entire flow of goods

Scope of Supply

Rack construction, steel structures and barriers
SSI Miniload storage-retrieval machines incl. control system (ready for operation)
Container conveyors incl. electrical installations and control cabinets (excl. PLC software)
Container vertical conveyors (lifters)
Container stacker
"Goods-to-person" workstations incl. control system and compartment illumination (16-fold)
Ergonomic workstations for packaging

Facts & Figures

Storage-Retrieval Machines: 8 SSI Miniload
Dimension: L x W x H - 27 m x 32 m x 5 m
Type of storage: double-deep, lengthwise
Storage capacity: 23,500 containers (600 x 400)
Handling capacity (max.): 120 double cycles / SRM
Conveyor system: total length approx. 500 m
Transport units (TE max. 50 kg): TE 1 / storage container (600 x 400 mm)
vertical lifter: 1
Bin stacker: 6 reserve bins
Order picking: 1 goods-to-person workstation