Automated pallet handling and maximized storage efficiency

The SSI Orbiter consists of the special steel construction for the channel storage system, a channel vehicle and the corresponding docking station. The rack channels, in which the Orbiter is utilized, are equipped with a centering bracket at the front.

The Orbiter and docking station are inserted into the patented centering bracket of the desired rack channel by a forklift. The centering bracket prevents incorrect positioning and material damage while also saving time. This is a major advantage, especially on the upper levels. The stackers then take the storage pallet and place it on the Orbiter which transports it to the next available space in the channel.

The driving commands to the Orbiter are transferred via remote command. The orbiter itself is exceptionally easy to operate thanks to the logical and clearly understandable image display. An intuitive menu makes it easy to control multiple Orbiter with the same remote control. It is specifically designed to handle the demanding conditions in the warehouse. Once the order has been completed, the shuttle vehicle automatically returns to the docking station.

Pallet movements in the channel system are completed in line with the LIFO and FIFO principles. With the last in-first out (LIFO) approach, the pallets are only stored and removed from one side of the rack. In contrast, the first in-first out (FIFO) principle enables the stored pellets to also be removed from the opposite side of the rack. The fully automatic reorganization of the channel ensures that the continuous supply complies with the FIFO logic.

While the Orbiter stores the pallets, the stacker can simultaneously pick up the next pallet in order to resupply the system. You benefit from exceptional time savings and the corresponding increase in efficiency.

The system is also suitable for deep-freeze applications and can handle 100 different pallet types as per regional, national and international standards.

Functions and requirements

Shuttle solutions are nothing new for intralogistics. The characteristics that differentiate the SSI Orbiter from the competition are the features with which the system is tailored to the safety and efficiency requirements of the global markets:

Energy supply via durable and deep-freeze-compatible batteries
Innovative lifting mechanisms without hydraulics
Safe transport of the SSI Orbiter using the docking station along with a low risk of accident, preventing expensive repairs and downtimes of the warehouse
The highest safety in the warehouse thanks to integrated Safety-PLC
User-friendly thanks to its easy handling and ergonomic design
The SSI Orbiter is also suitable for deep-freeze applications

You receive a complete system as a one-stop solution. All standard components such as the control technology, shuttle vehicle, and safety elements are manufactured exclusively by SSI SCHAEFER’s own production facilities.

The driving commands to the SSI Orbiter are transferred via remote command. The orbiter itself is exceptionally easy to operate thanks to the logical and clearly understandable image display. The function buttons enable the user to change the radio channel or view the battery status, for example. It is specifically designed to handle the demanding conditions in the warehouse. Once the order has been completed, the shuttle vehicle automatically returns to the docking station.

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