With the development of automation technology, there has emerged a stacker, which is the most important lifting and transportation equipment in three-dimensional warehouses. The main function of the stacker crane is to run back and forth in the passageway of the three-dimensional warehouse, storing the goods located at the lane entrance into the cargo compartment of the shelf, or taking out the goods from the cargo compartment and carrying them to the lane entrance.
The size of the stacker is smaller than that of a forklift, and whether it is manual, semi electric, or fully electric, it can provide greater mobility and ideal lifting options. The height of the manual stacker can be raised to about 80 inches, while the electric stacker has a better lifting height, reaching over 150 inches. Stackers are more cost-effective than forklifts and are a priority for small businesses.
Due to its ability to fully utilize the vertical space of the warehouse, the actual utilization of its area and storage capacity are far greater than the actual size of ordinary single layers (generally 4-7 times the actual size of single layers). The storage of goods can all be mechanized and automated, effectively saving manpower and improving the efficiency of the entire warehousing process. Adopt advanced management and storage methods to effectively achieve "first in, first out" and avoid losses caused by goods that cannot be delivered and warehoused in a timely manner. Centralized storage locations are conducive to control and processing, especially with the application of computer technology, which not only enables active control of storage work, but also enables information processing, better adapting to unique conditions such as darkness, low temperature, and toxicity.
In general, a fully equipped stacker can better achieve a load carrying capacity of 5000 kilograms. Compared to forklifts, its uniquely designed telescopic arm eliminates the need to worry about bumps or rollovers when transporting heavy objects, and its efficiency is far greater than that of forklifts. The stacker can achieve zero emissions, which is more energy-saving and environmentally friendly compared to forklift trucks. Using pallets or containers to store goods, the damage rate of goods has significantly decreased. Therefore, compared to forklift trucks, stackers have many advantages, which is inevitable with the development of society.
