ACCESS Systems
To date, there are 24 systems successfully operating in Europe under Savoye's tradename CIMAT/MAGMATIC®. RETROTECH is the exclusive licensee/supplier of this technology for North and South America.
To better reflect the random-access capability of the technology, RETROTECH selected the tradename ACCESS Systems for its American markets.
ACCESS handles a broad number of SKUs with
variable date codes. It provides an advantage over other automation alternatives
in that it can be scaled to meet various system performance requirements. ACCESS
is an innovative approach to the automated storage and retrieval of palletized
unit loads.
How ACCESS Works...
The ACCESS technology consists of four
key components and the software that operates the system:
- Rack Structure
- ACCESS Vehicle
- Lifting Device
- External Support Operations
- Systems software
Vertical lifts transport the vehicles between rack levels, enabling all vehicles to access every pallet location within the rack area.
ACCESS is the ideal way to match automation to fast-growth businesses. With this technology, storage is independent of throughput. Additional storage can be achieved by adding more rack area without the need for additional vehicles. Should higher throughput be required, additional vehicles or lift devices can be installed without instaling more rack area.
Retrotech, Inc., 610 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 586, Fishers, NY 14453-0586. Tel: 716-924-6333; Fax: 716-924-6334.