Mini Load System
● The system contains conveyors, stacker crane, racking, WCS, WMS.
● Only for light duty plastic totes, boxes or cartons.
Products Description
Mini Load Stacker Crane ASRS automatically stores and retrieves plastic totes, cartons and boxes using an aisle-based stacker crane. It is intended for small unit loads rather than pallets and can connect high-density storage with picking, sorting or production areas.
Unistar integrates the racking, stacker crane, conveyors, WCS and WMS as a complete system. The current Mini Load System can be designed to a height of up to 15 m, subject to building and project conditions.
Mini Load Stacker Crane ASRS Operating Process
Totes enter the system through an inbound conveyor.
Identification and dimensional checks can be completed at the entry point.
The conveyor transfers the tote to the stacker crane.
The stacker crane moves horizontally and vertically within the aisle.
The load-handling device places the tote in the assigned location.
Retrieval orders follow the reverse process.
WCS controls equipment tasks.
WMS updates storage-location and inventory data.
Mini Load Stacker Crane ASRS Applications
| Application | Typical Load Unit |
|---|---|
| E-commerce | Plastic totes and cartons |
| Spare-parts storage | Bins and trays |
| Electronics | Component totes |
| Pharmaceuticals | Identified cartons and containers |
| Manufacturing | Work-in-process bins |
| Distribution | Small packaged goods |
| Maintenance storage | Parts and tool containers |
Design Parameters of Mini Load Stacker Crane ASRS
Load units must have consistent external dimensions and stable bottoms.
Tote weight and dimensions determine the load-handling device.
Single- or double-deep storage can be evaluated.
Crane quantity depends on aisle count and throughput.
Conveyor routes must connect storage with picking or production.
The floor and rack structure must meet crane alignment requirements.
System availability and maintenance access should be included in the layout.
Fire protection and building interfaces require project-specific coordination.
Information Required for Quotation of Mini Load Stacker Crane ASRS
Tote or carton dimensions
Minimum and maximum unit weight
Total storage locations
Number of SKUs
Required storage and retrieval cycles
Picking method
Warehouse dimensions and clear height
Inbound and outbound conveyor positions
WMS or ERP information
Required system availability
Future expansion requirements
