Dematic Mutlishuttle Flex™ Accomodates Multiple Load Sizes

New Version Handles Cartons, Totes, and Trays with Different Dimensions

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, AUGUST 11, 2011 Dematic, supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse, and distribution center, has introduced a new version of the Dematic Multishuttle® staging buffer, called Dematic Multishuttle Flex™. Multishuttle Flex is an enhanced configuration that provides all the same performance features as the original Multishuttle, but with the added capability of accommodating multiple load sizes. Furthermore, Multishuttle Flex accepts totes, trays and cartons.

The Multishuttle Flex expands and contracts to accommodate the size of the load. It automatically adjusts “on the fly” as it travels to a storage location so that the extractor device is set to accept the load. The load width range is 8-24 inches (200-600 mm) and the load length range is 6-34 inches (150-850 mm). It is also capable of providing single or double deep loading in the rack structure. According to Ken Ruehrdanz, Distribution Market Manager for Dematic, “The ability to accommodate cases, totes and trays allows users to load SKUs directly into the Multishuttle system without the added step of placing every load onto a standard size tray or tote.”

The Dematic Multishuttle solution is a highly efficient storage/staging engine that provides precise load sequencing at high rates, in a compact footprint with operational flexibility. The Multishuttle system is ideal for supplying items to piece pick fulfillment modules (goods to person picking) or mixed case pallet building operations. It is also used in applications for short-term buffer storage as well as applications involving storage for production operations.

For more information regarding Dematic Multishuttle Flex and/or Dematic offerings call Lone Star Automated Systems at 713-532-4444.