SYSTEMS COMPARISON

SMOOV ASRV

AS/RS systems

Distributed
The handling operations are spread over a variable number of cooperating vehicles.

Traditional
The handling operations are handled by a single unit.

None
Smoov ASRV can be configured to optimize all available layouts, even in premises with pillars, or mezzanine levels.

The presence of pillars and small spaces

1,5 Tons

1-2 Tons

Flexible and modular
Easily expandable by adding more ASRVs.

Rigid
Not easily adaptable to modifications

Average, gradual and flexible

High and fixed

Multiple-depth storage

Single or double depth storage

Any application in terms of size and throughput

Applications with stable throughput, without seasonal peaks (otherwise it is necessary to vastly increase the number of AS/RS during the design process)

Positive and negative temperature environments

Positive and negative temperature environments

The system continues to operate

The whole system is brought to a standstill

SMOOV ASRV

Traditional Shuttle systems

Fully automatic solution.
The ASRVs are managed and controlled by fleet management software which can be easily integrated into any WMS; a wireless communication system allows for general operation of the system.

Semi-automatic solution.
The vehicles are activated by the operator and managed by means of a radio remote control. The operator must manage every single handling mission.

The ASRVs move independently along the racking in both directions.

The vehicles move in just one direction along the storage tunnel.

Vertical movement of the ASRVs and/or pallets between warehouse levels is achieved automatically via the integrated system lift.

The vehicles and/or pallets require operator intervention and a forklift truck each time it is necessary to change the storage tunnel.

Each ASRV is able to independently access every part of the warehouse, as required.

Every vehicle is dedicated to a single storage tunnel. Each change from tunnel to tunnel requires the intervention of a warehouse operator and a forklift truck.

High level of automation:

• Reduced labour requirements and reduced costs
• Ergonomics and accuracy of handling operations
• High throughput
• Real-time inventory

Low level of automation:

• Increased labour requirements: operator intervention is required for the horizontal and vertical movement of the vehicles
• Risk of errors during picking operations
• Risk of damage to goods and the structure

The highest possible flexibility in terms of system configuration
It is possible to design the warehouse according to varying requirements, offering both high selectivity (low density) or high density (low selectivity).
Each warehouse may contain areas with different degrees of selectivity/density.

Only for high-intensity storage systems with no service aisles.

It maximises both vertical and horizontal space.

• It allows for the creation of storage aisles which are narrower than those used by a forklift truck, therefore enabling the space saved to be used for additional pallet positions.
• It offers a three-dimensional optimization of available space, not only in terms of height but also in depth.

The storage aisles must be adequately sized to allow the passage of forklift trucks.

No additional elements required for the handling of goods.
A single technology that allows for integrated goods handling and a continuous, fluid flow.

It only allows the storage and retrieval of goods.

Automatic recharging of the ASRVs which ensures operational continuity.
The ASRV identify their level of charge and independently take themselves to a charging station when necessary.
The battery pack can be changed automatically or semi-automatically.

Manual substitution of the battery pack outside the storage area.

Maximum level of safety for warehouse operators
Complete closed environment.
Each access to the interior of the warehouse is monitored by a supervision system.

Low level of safety for warehouse operators.
Total, unrestricted access to the warehouse.