Italian precision parts manufacturer, Viemme, has invested in a new storage and retrieval solution from Kardex Remstar, allowing the company to save space, better protect goods, increase efficiency, and improve working conditions.
The heavy parts needed for the manufacturing process are made of stainless steel and other materials (copper, iron, aluminum, etc.) and are stored in plastic bins. In the past these bins were stored on static shelves, exposing them to dust and corrosion and leading to unnecessary rejects. In order to rectify these deficiencies and generally increase process efficiency, Kardex Remstar recommended a new kind of storage and retrieval solution which is especially suitable for storing and retrieving heavy parts – the Shuttle XP 1000 automated vertical lift system with integrated crane and tray extraction device. In combination with the tray extraction device, the crane ensures that even loads weighing more than 20 kilograms can be effortlessly lifted.
Finally, the system also makes it possible to completely monitor stock levels and storage spaces. Storage capacity has increased by 30 percent and daily throughput by 400 percent thanks to the new solution.