What is the key advantage of an automated warehouse (AS/RS)?

Automated warehouses maximize vertical space utilization by up to 85%, eliminate manual handling damages, provide 24/7 continuous operation, and ensure accurate real-time inventory tracking under strict safety protocols.

Can automated storage systems be installed inside existing facilities?

Yes. While clad-rack buildings are built from scratch, solutions such as trilateral stacker cranes, AMR fleets, miniload box systems, and modular pallet conveyors can be retrofitted directly into existing warehouse buildings.

What unit loads can be handled in MECALUX RACKING automated systems?

MECALUX RACKING designs automated systems for both heavy unit loads (wooden, plastic, and metallic pallets up to 1,500 kg or more) and light unit loads (plastic totes, bins, and cardboard cartons up to 50 kg).

Automated Warehouses & AS/RS Systems

AS/RS Portfolio

Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems Built for Performance

MECALUX RACKING designs and integrates comprehensive turnkey automation for both heavy palletised inventory and small light-duty boxes, maximizing footprint density and 24/7 fulfillment speed.

Automated Warehouses for Pallets

Engineered for high-volume pallet logistics. These heavy-duty AS/RS configurations eliminate manual lift truck operations, handle pallet loads up to 1,500 kg, and maximize vertical heights up to 45 metres in standard or clad-rack formats.

Automated Warehouses for Boxes

High-speed miniload and box AS/RS designed for high-density tote, tray, and carton storage. Drastically increases order picking rates while providing complete inventory control for e-commerce, pharma, and spare parts distribution.

Engineering Rigour

Turnkey AS/RS Engineering Standards & Quality Compliance

MECALUX RACKING delivers intralogistics systems built according to stringent international structural and electrical safety standards.

FEM & EN Standards

All mechanical racking structures and stacker crane masts comply with FEM 9.831, FEM 10.2.02, EN 15512, and EN 528 safety regulations for industrial machinery.

Continuous 24/7 Operations

Equipped with regenerative braking, dual-drive motors, and self-diagnostic sensors to ensure continuous duty cycles with minimal scheduled maintenance downtime.

Intelligent WCS/WES Control

Seamlessly integrates with existing ERP architectures to guarantee real-time cycle synchronization, optimized routing algorithms, and 99.9% inventory accuracy.

Procurement FAQ

Key Questions on Warehouse Automation Projects

Essential engineering insights to help supply chain directors and procurement teams select the right automated solution.

How does automation improve space utilization compared to conventional racking?

Automated systems reduce aisle width requirements down to the exact machinery clearance (often under 1.5 metres for AS/RS) and can reach heights over 40 metres. This vertical and horizontal density saves up to 80% of floor surface compared to standard forklift aisles.

What is the typical lead time for a turnkey AS/RS installation?

Turnkey timelines depend on scope. Modular shuttle or AMR retrofits in existing warehouses typically range between 4 to 8 months, while large-scale clad-rack automated buildings require comprehensive civil engineering, structural fabrication, testing, and commissioning, generally spanning 10 to 18 months.

How does MECALUX RACKING handle after-sales service and spare parts?

MECALUX RACKING provides comprehensive lifecycle management including 24/7 remote diagnostic support, preventive maintenance programmes, certified safety inspections, and immediate dispatch of original OEM spare parts across our global network.

Ready to Plan Your Automated Warehouse?

Contact our intralogistics engineering specialists for a detailed layout analysis, throughput simulation, and budget quote tailored to your inventory parameters.