Question 1

What components does the Solution consist of?

Accepted Answer

Extractor: Enables fast and safe storage and retrieval of trays. Access door: Protects personnel, machinery and stored goods while reducing noise. Shelf rail modules: Keep trays in place and can present two trays simultaneously for maximum ergonomics. Safety light curtain: Protects employees by immediately stopping the unit when the safety light curtain is triggered.

Question 2

How does the Solution work in detail?

Accepted Answer

The Kardex Shuttle consists of two rows of trays with a mechanical extractor in the center. The extractor travels up and down between the two rows of stored trays to automatically locate the bins, items or cartons stored on them. It retrieves the tray and brings it to the access opening, similar to an elevator with doors that can open both at the front and at the rear. The Kardex Shuttle features a height sensor that measures the height of the items on each tray every time goods are stored. The integrated software evaluates these figures and then controls the Kardex Shuttle so that trays are stored dynamically — with a clearance of just 25 mm — to maximize storage density. Optionally, the Kardex Shuttle can be equipped with the LED Navigator display or Pick-to-Light solutions. These are located at the access opening and indicate to the operator where the required item is positioned on the tray, reducing search times and mispicks.

Question 3

What are the unique selling points of this Solution?

Accepted Answer

The Kardex Shuttle stands out for its extensive range of variants, options and configurations, enabling companies to create tailored solutions for their specific storage requirements. Whether standard configurations or custom adaptations — the system can be optimally aligned with different processes and environments. Another key advantage is its worldwide customer proximity. Kardex's global service network ensures fast response times and comprehensive support, regardless of the company's location. In addition, the Kardex Shuttle integrates seamlessly into customers' own machine networks and existing automation systems. This flexibility and the ability to embed the system into existing infrastructures make it an ideal Solution for operations looking to increase efficiency and future-proof their logistics processes. These features are frequently highlighted by Kardex customers as decisive advantages and strengths of the Kardex Shuttle.

Question 4

What does your ideal customer look like?

Accepted Answer

The ideal customers for a Kardex Shuttle are companies that require an efficient and space-saving storage solution, whether in manufacturing, distribution, retail or healthcare. These companies frequently face challenges such as limited floor space, lengthy search times and the need for flexible storage management. The Kardex Shuttle is the ideal Solution, as it saves up to 85% of floor space and enables dynamic storage location assignment. The Kardex Shuttle is also particularly well suited to companies that need to store a large number of items in varying sizes and weights, or that have frequently changing inventory. Thanks to its modular design, the product can easily be adapted to changing requirements — for example through expansions or deployment in temperature-controlled environments and cleanrooms. This makes the Kardex Shuttle an excellent fit for applications in order picking, tool storage or the buffering of semi-finished products and spare parts. Furthermore, companies seeking a storage solution to improve ergonomics and occupational safety benefit from goods being presented at the optimal working height. This reduces the physical strain on employees and increases efficiency. Through a wide range of extensions, such as robot interfaces or Pick-to-Light systems, the Kardex Shuttle can be fully integrated into an existing logistics system, further boosting productivity.

Vertical Lift Module Kardex Shuttle

Overview

Screenshots & videos

Key facts

Facts & Figures

Features

Payment models

Features

All reviews0

Downloads

Reports

Related articles in the Infopoint

Frequently asked questions