Part 1: Q&A - Pallet Shuttle Basics
Q1 What is it?
A: An autonomous rail-guided vehicle for standard pallets, replacing forklifts for put-away, transfer, and retrieval.
Q2 Key Benefits?
85%+ space utilization with narrow-aisle design
Enhanced safety vs. forklift operations
Environment-ready: Tianjin Master offers ambient/cold/EX versions
Q3 Ideal Industries?
✔ Food & Beverage (e.g. grains, frozen goods)
✔ Chemicals (drum storage, stacked products)
✔ Building Materials (tiles, panels)
Part 2: Project Showcase - Condiment Manufacturer
Challenges:
Floor-stacked 3000 pallets requiring expansion
Seasonal forklift accidents with temp workers
Tianjin Master Solution:
1. Equipment: - Double-deep pallet shuttles (1.5T capacity) - Heavy-duty beam racking 2. Layout: - 8m high utilizing existing building - 60% fewer forklift aisles 3. Outcomes: - 5000-pallet capacity (no expansion) - FIFO management achieved - Awarded local "Smart Warehouse" title
Part 3: Selection Tips
⚠️ Pitfalls:
Assuming shuttles = full AS/RS (they need forklifts/lifts)
Ignoring pallet size consistency (±2in tolerance)
✅ Expert Advice:
Standardize pallets first
Choose modular systems (e.g. Tianjin Master expandable fleet)
Demand 3D simulation for layout verification
Part 4: Quick Self-Check
Answer 3 questions for a preliminary assessment:
Is single pallet weight 500kg-2000kg?
Daily throughput >50 pallets?
Clear height ≥60m?
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