Warehouse Automatic Pick Module For High-Efficiency Storage
To maximize warehouse space usage and improve the effectiveness of order picking, our pick modules strategically combine storage rack, shelving and
conveyor systems. The Ironstone team has abundant experience in the design and installation of such modules.
We've built everything ranging from straightforward pick tunnels to
intricate, multi-level systems, combining handpicking and
automation for the best outcomes. Every pick module is tailored to
the facility and corporate objectives.
Main Components of Warehouse Pick Modules
| Components | Working method | Functions |
| Selective pallet rack | Basic storage units | Cost-saving with adjustability |
| Push back pallet rack | Large palletized loads | High-density storage with efficient retrieval |
| Carton flow pallet rack | Small items in cartons and boxes | Fast turnover with many picking faces |
| Mezzanine rack | Structural support and Storage | Maximized space utilization |
| Shelving system | Basic storage units for various products | Flexible and easy accessibility |
| Pallet flow rack system | High throughput items storage and retrieval | Gravity-driven and energy-saving |
| Conveyors | Product transport and delivery | Time-saving and labor-saving |
To store products in a way that isolates each pick slot while
allowing storage for several items per slot, the majority of pick
modules employ a combination of gravity flow rack and shelf. Order
pickers take products from ergonomically placed levels and load
them into mobile carts with totes for batch processing or conveyors
for packing.
Popular Pick Module Programs
• E-commerce
• F-3PL
• Retail
• Kitting
• Beverage
• Beer, wine, spirits
• Pick Module Reduced
The number of SKUs, volume and pick rate targets all influence the
storage types and configurations in your pick module. Your
inventory specifications will also be important since larger,
heavier products should be placed within easy reach to reduce
worker strain.
3-TIER MEZZANINE PICK MODULE
AERIAL VIEW - 3RD-TIER TOP LEFT
Building a Pick Module
Gravity flow storage facilities, like carton flow or pallet flow,
are commonly seen in pick modules. Inventory is moved dynamically
from the rear load aisle to the pick aisle using wheels and
rollers. Inventory moves forward as workers pick goods,
automatically replenishing and keeping your team picking without
waiting. Reserve storage is frequently situated close by, either in
lanes that are adjacent to the pick area or in storage levels above
it. This keeps vehicles out of the way and increases worker
productivity and safety.
For inventories with a medium turn, carton flow works the best.
More affordable shelving can be used to store slower-moving items.
There are many shelving options available, such as configurable
industrial shelving and hanging systems, which provide ample SKU
storage in a compact design.
A well-designed system transfers the goods from in-processing to
order fulfillment by combining technology with conveyor and
sortation systems. Full pallets are broken down into cartons and
pieces when they are moved from push-back, pallet flow, or pallet
rack reserve storage. After that, inventory is placed in pick
locations that have been specially created to complete the order.
The Ironstone team has a great deal of experience with all the components of a pick module, and we will work with you to figure out solutions that
best meet your needs to build the most affordable order-picking
process for your company.
What can you expect from the Ironstone Pick Module?
♦ Compared to the selected rack, improved space usage can save up
to 50%.
♦ Decreased labor costs and reduced travel time boost pick rates
with simple access and streamlined SKUs.
♦ Increased pick points to store more in less space.
♦ Automation that can be configured to increase pick rates and
accuracy.
Ironstone is a full-service integration of material handling
companies that collaborate seamlessly to meet the demands of our
clients at any stage of the project, from advising, planning,
automated engineering services and installation to professional
rack inspection and maintenance.
