Randex showed a simulated version of the latest Compact Twin vertical lift system.
This product, manufactured and designed by the Weland Group in Sweden proved a great hit with the visitors. Rather than belts and chains, the Compact Lift benefits from rack and pinion technology to deliver trays up to 4 metres wide. The rack and pinion system allows each corner of the lift to be powered (4 wheel drive!) this creates an incredibly stable platform from which trays with a weight of up to 500kgs to be seamlessly delivered to the access opening. The system is consequently hugely reliable and the unique design of the twin extractor achieves extremely fast pick routines. “What was an 8 hour pick cycle now takes us 2 hours” quotes one happy Production Manager.
An animation of the unique twin lift in operation can be viewed below :