How to Optimization Pallet Storage and Picking

Very narrow aisle Side-loader truck $50,000 $70,000 35 45 7 8 440 50 No Turret truck $60,000 $90,000 40 60 5.5 7 490 75 No Hybrid storage/ retrieval vehicle $90,000 $130,000 50 70 5 6 490 60 No Automated ASRS machine $200,000 $500,000 50 120 5.5 5 600 100 No ASR vehicle $100,000 $300,000 8 12 5 6.5 500 70 Some

Vehicle Type Low High Low High Low High Unload? Conventional Walkie Stacker $1,000 $10,000 5 15 8 10 250 50 Yes Counterbalance $20,000 $40,000 15 25 9 12 560 80 Yes Speed (ft/ min) Speed (ft/min) Load and

Narrow aisle Straddle truck $25,000 $45,000 25 35 8.5 10 470 60 Some Straddle reach truck $30,000 $50,000 25 35 8.5 10 490 60 Some

Lift

Travel

Aisle Width Required (feet)

Lift Height

Capacity (feet)

Vehicle Cost Range

Vehicle Class

Table 5.2 Pallet Handling Systems Comparison

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