Industrial Carousels

Filex Systems Carousels are computer controlled vertical shelving systems offering savings of as much as 85% in floor space.  On command the carousel rotates, delivering items quickly, safely and conveniently to the access port.

The guiding system is chain driven, providing safe and smooth operation at low energy costs and with minimal waiting time.

A combination of advanced software and retrieval systems automatically calculate the quickest route to the required location by rotating clockwise or anti-clockwise, whichever is the quickest.  Picking and replenishment speeds are greatly increased.

Shelves can hold up to 750kg of stock and are designed to accept customised storage carriers from 2.5m - 3.5m in width and 320mm - 630mm in depth.  The carrier height ranges from 250mm to 600mm.  The Carousel is available in a height range of 2.4m to 20m, built in modules of 0.5m or 1.5m.  The Carousel can be increased or reduced in height at a later date should your business requirements change.

The Carousel solution is ideally suited to store and retrieve anything from industrial goods to small to medium parts and high value components, to important documents and files.

Industrial Lifts

Filex Systems Industrial Lists are computer controlled vertical lift, storage and retrieval system.  On command the lift transports selected items to and from the operator, improving productivity, increasing picking speeds and reducing costs. 

The Lift is operated by an advanced and highly engineered rack and pinion system.  This unique technology offers ultra fast storage and picking capabilities with the vertical carriers operating up to 2.3 metres per second.

Trays located in the Lift can hold up to 750kg of stock and are designed to accept customised trays from 1600mm - 3000mm in width and 615mm - 815mm in depth.    The Lift units are available in a range sizes from 5m - 20m with widths of 2.0m - 3.6m.  The height and quantity of trays within your lift can be increased or reduced in height at a later date should your business requirements change.

The Lift solution is ideal for storing goods with different dimensions, from small parts to goods on pallets, in one single unit.

Other benefits:

Improved Productivity - items are quickly presented to the operator on the 'goods to man' principle, improving productivity, increasing picking speed and reducing costs.
Better Stock Management - picking errors are reduced and stock management efficiency is significantly improved by up to 90% compared with a manual system, reducing the need for overstocking to meet any stock shortages.
Improved Security - stock is kept securely in the lockable unit, free from dust and unauthorised access.  Further security can be added within the controller with PIN codes while state of the art biometric fingerprint readers can also be installed for added security.
Flexibility - complete flexibility for storage and retrieval of items in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.  Shelves can hold up to 750kg of stock.
Safety Sensor - a valuable safety feature, photoelectric sensor detects the presence of objects entering the motion path of the Lift/Carousel, instantly shutting down and stopping the tray carrier.
Improved Health & Safety - The Carousel will reduce the physical efforts and risks associated with manual systems.  The HSE manual handling guidelines are making employers responsible for introducing automation into the workplace.  Employees also benefit from an improved working environment.

Software

Filex storage systems are available with stock control warehouse management host systems.  Each unit is fitted with fully integrated full colour touch screen control.  This can be configured to suit the individual needs of the customer.

The system is made highly secure using biometric fingerprint recognition.  Multiple security levels allow varying degrees of operator functionality, ranging from 'admin' with full functionality, to 'picker' which only allows picking and replenishment functions.

Other benefits:

• 5 YEAR manufacturer warranty
• High level stock security via controlled and limited access to valuable stock items.
• Full replenishment and picking traceability, including time, date and operator.
• Inbuilt backup system for programs and data.
• Extensive USB interface for barcode readers and printer options.
• Network printing options
• Optional direct VPN (modem) support system via the control unit.

Optional Features:

• Fully functional inbuilt stock control and management system, including options such as FIFO, LIFO and batch control, bar coding and thumbnail images and part identification.
• Data integration with host ERP systems
• Wireless networking between units allowing multi-unit requests from a single location.
• Remote assistance via Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Multi language.