Apex Launches PEAK Shuttle – Semi-Automated, High-Density Pallet Storage and Retrieval

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PEAK Pallet Shuttle | Apex Cos.

Pallet Shuttle Technology Increases Warehouse Productivity, Space Optimization & Efficiency

Apex Companies is pleased to announce the launch of its new PEAK Shuttle System for high-density, semi-automated pallet storage and retrieval. The system is an example of the creative products offered by Apex Automated Solutions to boost warehousing capacities and efficiencies. The optimal application is for high-volume SKU, full pallet storage and fulfillment. The PEAK Shuttle is a smart, cost-effective storage system for today’s high-throughput distribution challenges, providing fast operator access to deep-lane storage while eliminating all potential rack and product load damage.

“This type of high-speed, high-density solution is perfect as demand for greater storage capacity, faster inventory turns, more-efficient order processing and shipment loading increases,” says Gregg Hague, President of Apex Automation Solutions. He adds, “PEAK has the ability to adapt and scale with greater flexibility to meet today’s fulfillment demands vs. other traditional high-density storage systems.”

PEAK is designed to facilitate both First-In/First-Out (FIFO) and Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) inventory rotation. Both labor costs and rack damage are reduced by isolating forklift interaction to the aisle face – no driving into the rack for put-away and retrieval or product loads touching one another.

 

PEAK Shuttle | Apex Cos.

How Does PEAK Work?

Operators load pallets into the aisle face position of a deep storage lane design (up to 40 pallets deep).  Then the low-profile PEAK Shuttle, running on rails below the pallet, automatically transports pallets into the lane stopping inches from the prior pallet load and places the load down on the pallet support rails. The automated shuttle then returns to the load-aisle position to receive the next pallet. The unloading process is the reverse; however, the system can also be configured to enable flow through, similar to pallet flow, allowing for loading and unloading on either side. The shuttles are operated via easy-to-use remote controllers and utilize the latest Lithium battery technology to maximize run time. As illustrated below, the PEAK Shuttle Systems reduce the number of forklift operators, equipment and travel time required to operate versus traditional deep-lane storage systems.

Contact the Apex team for more information and an operational evaluation and system quote. Our team is ready to apply our leading-edge thinking and experience to solve your storage and order processing challenges.