Carousels Turn Inventory Faster
Horizontal and vertical carousels are simple, parts-to-picker systems.
They keep inventory moving and ready for sudden demand.
One picker using two stock-locator driven horizontal carousels can easily pick up to 120 line items per hour.
Vertical carousels with pick indicator lights guide the picker to the exact SKU,
raising accuracy and throughput even further.
Carousels Handle a Variety of Products
Carousels can stage and speed the fulfillment of orders for finished product or bring parts to point of use for assembly,
whether the loads handled are large units or hundreds of small components.
Each pod presents multiple part numbers to the operator.
Carousels Provide Degrees of Automation
When used with appropriate control software,
efficient routings can be made that ensure no time is spent waiting for parts to arrive a
the pick-point. The newest horizontal carousel systems can be equipped with mechanical extractors
to free manpower for other tasks and allow completely automated full-case picking.
Replenishment stock can be called up automatically as well, making pick line stock-outs a thing of
the past.
Carousels are Affordable Automation
Carousels provide a high level of throughput at a very affordable price.
In fact, the average horizontal carousel usually costs no more to purchase than a well-equipped
forklift truck. Regularly scheduled preventive maintenance keeps these productivity tools
humming for years to come with no unplanned downtime. And most carousels are equipped to be
moved mechanically so that, even in a power outage, inventory remains accessible.
Please contact us to learn more about how WEI can assist you in determining whether your
operation would benefit from he implementation or horizontal or vertical carousels.
