SATELLITE STORAGE SOLUTION

Logistics Insight Asia, 1/9/2009

Claiming to set new standards for satellite storage systems is the Schaefer Orbiter System [SOS] from SSI Schaefer, with increases in efficiency, performance, as well as safer operation of the satellite storage concept. Able to be used with any conventional forklift, The Orbiter works in the storage channels fully independently, controlled by radio frequency using a remote control fixed in the cab of the vehicle.

The Orbiter and the Docking Station are provided as a set, with lock-in pins safely securing the Orbiter into the Docking Station, preventing accidental slippage. When the Orbiter is required to be located in a specific channel, the forklift picks up the Docking Station with the Orbiter and locates it in the front centring console of the rack face.

By introducing an innovative power supply solution, SSISchaefer’s engineers have designed the Orbiter to be recharged every time it enters the docking station. As power caps have a long life expectancy, it means the Orbiter can be used in deep freeze applications continuously, without loss of power or operational efficiency. As the system requires no battery change, the operational cycle time for pallet movements can be increased substantially.

christie.loh@ssi-schaefer.sg
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