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Figure 5.47 Driverless counterbalance lift truck at Kirin, Nagayo, Japan

5.3 Pallet Handling Systems Comparison and Selection

Table 5.2 presents a summary comparison of the key features of pallet handling systems.

5.4 Pallet Storage and Handling Systems Selection

Pallet storage and retrieval systems should be selected in conjunction with one another to provide high-storage density and high storage/retrieval throughput capacity. Because each item has unique demand and dimen sional profiles, and because each storage/retrieval system provides dif ferent storage/handling capabilities, the key is to determine the proper

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