Logistics & Warehousing Automation Solutions

Connect storage, picking and dispatch with warehouse automation designed around your products, people and order demand. CCL brings conveyor engineering and controls integration together, with specialist storage and picking technology assessed for each application.

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ASRS – Automated Storage & Retrieval

 

ASRS (AS/RS) automatically stores and retrieves pallets, totes or cases from defined locations. It can help make better use of building height, reduce routine transport and provide a controlled flow of stock to production or order fulfilment.

 

The design starts with storage capacity, peak movements per hour, load dimensions and stock rotation. We consider receiving, identification, conveyor transfers, retrieval buffers and the interface with your warehouse management system, so storage capacity and picking demand are assessed together.

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Pallet Shuttle Systems

 

Pallet shuttles move palletised loads along storage lanes. Options range from forklift-assisted shuttle handling to fully automated arrangements using lifts, transfer equipment and pallet conveyors. They can suit operations seeking dense storage for repeat pallet loads.

 

Pallet condition, underside construction, load stability and weight are key inputs. Lane depth, product mix and the required first-in-first-out or last-in-first-out strategy influence the layout. CCL can assess the conveyor and control interfaces between goods-in, storage and dispatch.

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Tote Shuttle Systems

 

Tote shuttle systems bring containers from storage to picking, replenishment or production stations. Shuttles, lifts, conveyors and accumulation buffers work together to deliver the required tote sequence and return containers after use.

 

Container size and condition, payload, SKU range and peak order demand guide the specification. We also consider empty-tote returns, barcode identification, workstation capacity and maintenance access to keep the complete flow practical.

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GTP – Goods to Person

 

Goods-to-person systems bring stock to an operator at a picking station, reducing walking between storage locations. Conveyors or mobile robots can connect storage with picking, order consolidation and packing.

 

Workstation layout is assessed around reach distances, tote presentation, replenishment and order confirmation. The right arrangement depends on order lines, units per pick and product variety. Balanced material flow helps prevent operators waiting for stock or completed orders blocking the station.

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GTR – Goods to Robot

 

Goods-to-robot systems present stock to a robotic picking cell for transfer into an order tote, carton or downstream process. Controlled presentation and reliable identification help the robot locate and handle each item.

 

Vision, grippers and handling methods are matched to product shape, weight, packaging and surface condition. Representative product trials establish achievable pick rates and identify difficult items. Exception handling, rejected picks and operator access are included in the planning.

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Automated Case Picking

 

Automated case picking selects complete cartons for customer orders or store replenishment. Conveyors, identification, buffers and robotic handling can work together to assemble and sequence cases for outbound palletising.

 

Case dimensions, packaging strength, weight and order profile determine the handling method. Planning includes barcode readability, damaged-case handling, accumulation and the sequence required at palletising. Throughput is assessed across the complete process, including replenishment and peak demand.

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Pallet Case Picking

 

Pallet case picking transfers cases from a source pallet onto an order pallet or conveyor. Depending on the application, this may use operator-assisted stations, layer handling or robotic picking.

 

Mixed orders need suitable sequencing and stable stacking, with heavier or stronger cases positioned appropriately. We consider pallet presentation, access, empty-pallet removal and onward wrapping or dispatch. Product and packaging trials help establish which handling approach is suitable.

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Plan Your Warehouse Automation

 

Share your layout, available height, product and container sizes, load weights, storage capacity and peak throughput with our Loughborough team. Order profiles, replenishment needs and existing software interfaces help us define a useful starting point.

 

We will discuss conveyor and control integration, specialist technology options and a practical implementation approach. Start with a layout or a description of your current bottleneck: call 01509 816064 or email sales@central-conveyors.co.uk.