Automated Warehouses for Pallets

AS/RS Engineering Matrix

Comprehensive Pallet Automation Systems

From high-bay clad-rack stacker cranes to flexible 4-way robotic shuttles and autonomous vehicles, MECALUX RACKING supplies fully integrated equipment matching your exact load specifications and throughput criteria.

Stacker Cranes for Pallets

Stacker Cranes for Pallets

Automate pallet storage and retrieval in single- or double-deep racking up to 45 meters high. Built for continuous heavy-duty duty cycles in ambient or cold-storage environments.

  • Heights up to 45 m / 147 ft
  • Single or twin-mast configurations
  • Payloads up to 1,500 kg per pallet
Automated Trilateral Stacker Cranes

Automated Trilateral Stacker Cranes

An economical retrofitting solution that automates existing conventional pallet racking installations up to 15 meters without civil building work or floor modification.

  • Ideal for warehouse retrofits
  • No top-guide beam necessary
  • Rapid commissioning schedule
Automated Pallet Shuttle

Automated Pallet Shuttle

High-density deep-lane storage system operating with stacker cranes or transfer cars. Drastically reduces aisle space while delivering high continuous pallet turnover.

  • Maximum storage footprint density
  • Supports FIFO & LIFO strategies
  • Deep-freeze certified down to -30°C
4-Way Pallet Shuttle

4-Way Pallet Shuttle

Next-generation autonomous multi-directional shuttle robots that travel across both storage channels and main aisles, offering flexible layout design and agile channel switching.

  • Multi-directional flexibility
  • Scalable fleet deployment
  • Optimised energy consumption
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Intelligent robotic vehicles navigating via SLAM / LiDAR without fixed track lines. Autonomously connects pallet receipt docks, buffer stages, production lines and shipping areas.

  • Natural navigation, zero physical guides
  • Certified safety laser scanners
  • Rapid operational reconfiguration
Pallet Conveyor Systems

Pallet Conveyor Systems

Heavy-duty roller and chain conveyor networks providing continuous, high-volume transfer, weighing, dimension verification and automated distribution between storage and dispatch.

  • Modular roller and chain units
  • Integrated check-point sizing
  • High reliability in 24/7 service
Vertical Conveyors (Pallet Elevators)

Vertical Conveyors & Pallet Elevators

High-speed continuous or reciprocating lifts linking multi-tiered mezzanine structures, manufacturing levels and dispatch floors with seamless automated pallet transfer.

  • Connects multiple vertical levels
  • Compact structural footprint
  • High cycle throughput speed
Electric Monorail System (EMS)

Electric Monorail Systems (EMS)

High-speed overhead and floor-running trolley transport systems designed for medium-to-long distances, ensuring smooth, quiet and rapid pallet distribution across interconnected facilities.

  • Speeds up to 120 m/min
  • Self-propelled independent carriers
  • Flexible layout branching
Engineering Advantages

Why Global Supply Chains Automate with MECALUX RACKING

Our automated pallet systems deliver tangible competitive advantages across capacity, operational precision, environmental sustainability, and lifecycle profitability.

Maximum Floor Density

Clad-rack structures and high-bay AS/RS exploit vertical clear heights up to 45 m, increasing volumetric capacity by over 60% compared to conventional reach truck warehousing.

Zero Inventory Error Rate

Integrated with our Easy WMS and WCS software, automated pallet handling guarantees real-time item traceability, precise batch control, and accurate order fulfilment.

Optimised OPEX & Safety

Eliminate forklift impacts, minimize product damage, and reduce lighting/heating costs in cold-storage environments while maintaining an uncompromised standard of warehouse safety.

Turnkey Engineering

From structural calculation and robotic machinery manufacturing to controls engineering and lifecycle maintenance, MECALUX RACKING provides a single source of accountability.

Engineered For Performance

Structural & Electrical System Specifications

Every MECALUX RACKING automated pallet installation undergoes rigorous finite element structural analysis (FEM/EN standards), dynamic load simulation, and comprehensive electrical safety validation to ensure exceptional durability under intensive operations.

Standard Load Unit EUR, ISO, GMA & custom pallet dimensions
Max Height Limits Up to 45 m in rack-supported clad buildings
Thermal Operability Ambient down to -30°C deep freeze
Software Platform Native Easy WMS / WES / WCS integration
MECALUX RACKING high-bay automated pallet system installation
Procurement FAQ

Key Questions on Pallet Automation

Engineering insights to assist intralogistics procurement and operational decision-makers in evaluating pallet AS/RS investments.

What is the difference between single-deep, double-deep, and pallet shuttle AS/RS?

Single-deep AS/RS offers 100% direct selectivity for facilities handling numerous SKUs. Double-deep increases density by storing pallets two-deep per rack face. Pallet shuttle AS/RS incorporates automated shuttles within high-density channels, delivering the highest possible cubic utilization for operations with high volume per SKU.

Can pallet AS/RS be implemented inside an existing facility?

Yes. While clad-rack buildings are constructed from the ground up for maximum height, automated trilateral cranes, 4-way shuttles, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can be integrated within existing industrial buildings, working around existing columns and clear roof heights.

How do automated warehouses operate in cold storage and deep-freeze facilities?

All MECALUX RACKING automation components, including motors, cables, sensor electronics, and steel profiles, can be engineered specifically for temperatures down to -30°C. Eliminating human presence in sub-zero zones boosts worker safety while dramatically lowering refrigeration energy losses.

What data is required to start an automated warehouse design study?

To prepare a preliminary layout and engineering feasibility analysis, our engineering team requires: facility dimensions (length, width, clear height), pallet load dimensions (including overhang and total weight), SKU profile counts, and peak hourly inbound/outbound throughput requirements.
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Consult with Our Turnkey AS/RS Engineers

Partner with MECALUX RACKING to design an automated pallet storage solution customized for your throughput and facility footprint. Our technical specialists provide complete concept layouts, simulation studies, and financial payback assessments.