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Comparison to existing systems

In our storage-systems there may be a satellite-appliance, which is able to store and remove ware from storage with a 12 ton RBG. In this case, the middle mast is simultaneously employed as a perpendicular-conveyor.

Disadvantages of rack feeders in comparison to the SMB Compact-Storage-System:

• Little redundancy and little transportation-performance for too many storage-spots  
• High net-weight of the appliance prevents simple technology and advantageous transporting
• High expenditure in the positioning of the palettes (both X and Y direction)
• Worse energy-balance compared to modern systems (about. 70 kW to 2 kW)
• ESFR sprinklers after FM have already been approved by VDS

Only one advantage, which has already been compensated by using fork-lift, is the possibility to reach all levels with a single Shuttle.

There are also different systems, using battery-powered shuttles to move though levels and canals. These are to cost-intensive and not designed for high performances, though. In addition to this, these systems are personnel-intensive since high levels of automation are difficult to reach.

The advantages:

• Lowest costs of storage-room and low number of needed employees
• Highest area-exploitation on smallest area
• Despite fully automated systems, conventional EURO-palettes may be used
• The high number of shuttles offers performance but also high redundancy and security
• ESFR sprinklers after FM approved by VDS
• At permanent inventories, 100 percent of asset-security guaranteed
• No damages of shelves and ware possible
• The support-frames of existing systems can be utilized
• Compared to other systems- 50% higher energy balance
• Simple and consequently cost-saving maintenance-works
• Own software is compatible over interfaces to other systems (SAP)