The core components of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) include high‑bay heavy‑duty racking, aisle stacker cranes (the key equipment), inbound/outbound conveyor systems, and a WMS warehouse management system coupled with a WCS control system. Hongpeng Derui’s intelligent AS/RS leverages mature aisle stacker technology and a high‑bay storage architecture to enable fully automated storage, retrieval, and transfer of goods. The equipment delivers stable, high‑efficiency operation, boasts exceptional load‑bearing capacity, and maximizes vertical storage space within the facility. It supports digital, unmanned warehouse management, seamlessly accommodating large‑scale material storage needs in industrial settings, thereby helping enterprises reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

Automated storage and retrieval system with stacker crane

Core Components

1. High-rise heavy-duty racking

1. High‑rise shelving is densely arranged, offering substantial load capacity and enabling orderly compartmentalization of storage locations, thereby significantly enhancing warehouse space utilization.
2. Aisle stacker (core equipment)

1. It travels straight along a dedicated aisle, with lifting and telescoping functions for loading and unloading palletized goods, offering fast operation, precise positioning, and robust load-bearing capacity.
2. Inbound and outbound conveyor system

1. Connects the warehouse with the production line, enabling automated cargo transfer and handoff.
2. WMS Warehouse Management System + WCS Scheduling System

1. Intelligent storage location assignment, automated inbound and outbound operations, inventory counting, and integrated process management.

Key Features

• Stable operation : Mature and durable technology with a low failure rate, ideal for long-term, high-intensity continuous operation.
• High-efficiency access : Fast vertical lifting speed and extremely high efficiency for handling large volumes of palletized goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Strong load-bearing capacity : Suitable for heavy materials and oversized cargo, ideal for industrial heavy-duty applications, rubber and plastic raw materials, and storage of large finished products.
• Well-organized layout : A dedicated operational roadway must be reserved, and the overall warehouse layout shall be neat and standardized.
• Simple operations and maintenance : Simple structure for easy maintenance, with low long-term upkeep costs.

Advantage

1. Maximizing vertical space within the facility, the storage capacity far exceeds that of conventional flat‑floor warehouses.
2. Fully unmanned operation significantly reduces labor costs and eliminates human error in inventory counts.
3. First-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management ensures orderly operations, with clear material traceability.
4. Suitable for large-scale chemical plants, it can be integrated with production lines to enable intelligent material supply.

Applicable Scenarios

Stacker Crane Automated Storage System vs. Four-Directional Cart Automated Storage System

• Automated storage and retrieval system with stacker crane : Ideal for fixed aisles, prioritizing heavy loads, high‑volume rapid turnover, and spacious, well‑organized factory floors.
• Four-way automated storage and retrieval system : Flexible, lane-free operation; high-density storage; ideal for space-constrained environments, existing plant renovations, and multi‑category, fragmented warehousing.