Press release
Vertical Buffer Module accelerates the picking of small parts
Kardex Remstar is setting standards in intralogistics with new generation of storage systems
Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, June 2017. Kardex Remstar UK on stand 5A91 will launch a new
generation of storage systems onto the market. The intralogistics supplier is adding the Vertical
Buffer Module product family to its portfolio, starting with the Kardex Remstar LR 35 storage unit.
The new design is capable of delivering extraordinarily high performance when picking small parts.
The demand for greater dynamism, ergonomics, and energy efficiency in intralogistics can be
successfully met with the Kardex Remstar LR 35.
Kardex Remstar is responding to the trend towards wider product ranges, smaller batch sizes, and 24hour service with the LR 35 storage system from the Vertical Buffer Module product family. The
product innovation is a solution for picking small parts from bins, cardboard boxes, and trays in small
and medium-sized warehouses. The unit design is a completely new development from Kardex
Remstar. It consists of a shelf system with automatic bin handling, picking stations, and its own logistics
software. The Kardex Remstar LR 35 is the solution for any company involved in handling single-part
or small-volume orders in the mechanical engineering sector, the automotive industry, the chemical
and pharmaceutical industry, and the entire service and maintenance business. Compared to other
common storage solutions, such as a mini-load system, the LR 35 excels in terms of investment costs
(ROI in less than a year), order picking performance, energy efficiency, and the amount of space it
requires.
Better performance thanks to an innovative replenishment concept
Up to 500 order lines per picking station and hour can be achieved with the new Kardex Remstar LR
35. A station consist of one or more units. One unit can be fitted with several access openings in
different designs. At the heart of each station is the turntable. Tilted at an angle of 20 degrees, it has
been ergonomically designed to guarantee stress-free working. While the operator picks one order,
the LR 35 prepares the next bin and places it on the rear shelf of the turntable. As soon as the picking
process is complete the turntable turns through 180 degrees and the next bin is ready for picking. This
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permanent access to goods keeps waiting times to a minimum. In the Kardex Remstar LR 35 the goods
can be stored in standard mini-load systems compatible bins. Each load carrier can hold up to 35 kg.
Energy-efficient by design
The Kardex Remstar LR 35 has been newly developed from scratch and features lightweight design
throughout. The unit consists of a shelf system with an aisle in which a movable mast with rotating
gripper loads the picking stations in no time at all. All versions of the LR 35 are based on the same
components and technology. Reducing the number of components and using state-of-the-art
technology not only guarantees the scalability of the unit, but also saves a significant amount of energy.
The LR 35 only consumes a third of the energy of a mini-load system, for instance. Systems for
recovering energy are therefore not needed. Modern drive technology, highly efficient motors, and
optimally configured frequency converters also contribute to the energy-saving concept. In addition
to the environmental benefits, the Kardex Remstar LR 35 is also a master of integration. It slots
seamlessly into existing processes and can be adapted to fit individual buildings and linked to existing
conveyor technology with no extra effort. The conveyor connection can be fitted on the front, rear, or
end face of the unit.
New software architecture
Alongside the development of the new product family, the architecture of the unit software has also
been updated in line with the latest technology, and the operating concept is even more modern. New
high-performance hardware and a capacitive touch screen with high resolution permits fast and
ergonomic handling. The unit software is Web-based and can thus be used with a wide range of
hardware. New and enhanced functions bring real benefits for the user. These include bin handling,
prioritized storage/retrieval, the option to adjust the speed for each bin and material, and user login
via RFID.
About Kardex Remstar
Kardex Remstar develops, manufactures, and maintains dynamic storage and retrieval systems. The company is a leading
provider of storage systems, order picking software, and life cycle services. Customers from all industries use solutions from
Kardex Remstar to organize their intralogistic processes in a simpler and more transparent manner as well as to save space
and cut process costs. Kardex Remstar customers come from a broad range of industries, such as automotive, electronics,
chemical/pharmaceutical, retailing, mechanical engineering, or health care.
Kardex Remstar has two production sites in Germany (Bellheim and Neuburg). To date, the company has successfully
installed around 140,000 dynamic storage systems across the globe. With an extensive sales and dealership network,
Kardex Remstar is active in over 30 countries and employs around 1,200 people worldwide.
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Further information is available at www.kardex-remstar.co.uk
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Press contact
Debra Wilkins
Kardex Systems UK Ltd
Phone: +44 1992 557237
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kardex-remstar.co.uk
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