Barcode Identification Pallet Stacker Crane Automated Warehouse Systems

2000kg Barcode Identification Pallet Stacker Crane for Automated Warehouse Systems

Product Overview

The 2000kg pallet stacker crane is an automated storage and retrieval device designed for AS/RS warehouse aisles, high-bay pallet storage systems, and automated pallet handling lines. It is mainly used to transfer palletized goods between rack locations and infeed or outfeed conveyor sections through coordinated traveling, lifting, and fork extension movements.

This model adopts a double-column stacker crane structure, which is suitable for high-bay warehouse environments with a total equipment height of up to 24 m. The rated load is up to 2000 kg, making it suitable for medium to heavy pallet storage applications in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution systems. Storage positions can be addressed through barcode identification or laser positioning, while communication with the warehouse management side is supported through industrial Ethernet and wireless communication.

Application Background

In automated warehouse pallet systems, stacker cranes are usually expected to:

• support high-bay pallet storage and retrieval in narrow aisles
• provide stable handling for medium to heavy pallet loads
• coordinate travel, lifting, and fork movement with warehouse system logic
• achieve repeatable positioning for rack access and conveyor docking
• connect with WMS-related communication systems and automated conveyor interfaces

For high-density warehouse layouts, pallet stacker cranes are used to reduce dependence on manual forklift movement inside storage aisles. In this type of application, a double-column pallet stacker crane is suitable because the structure is designed for high-bay operation, controlled pallet transfer, and repeatable storage position access.

Technical Solution

This equipment mainly consists of a double-column main structure, traveling mechanism, lifting mechanism, fork mechanism, wire rope lifting system, power supply system, positioning system, and electrical control system. During operation, the crane travels along the aisle, lifts to the designated level, and extends the fork to complete pallet storage or retrieval at the assigned rack location.

The equipment uses barcode identification or laser positioning as the addressing method for location management. Communication with warehouse systems is supported through industrial Ethernet, while machine-side operating communication is supported through wireless communication. The drive configuration can be based on frequency converter control or servo drive, depending on project requirements.

Transmission Features

• Double-column stacker crane structure for high-bay pallet handling
• Rated load up to 2000 kg for medium to heavy palletized goods
• Travel speed up to 200 m/min for aisle transfer efficiency
• Lifting speed 40 m/min (loaded) / 60 m/min (empty) for vertical storage access
• Fork speed 30 m/min (loaded) / 40 m/min (empty) for pallet handling at rack positions
• ±5 mm positioning accuracy for rack access and pallet handling alignment
• Wire rope lifting method for vertical lifting movement
• Sliding contact line power supply for continuous operation in aisle systems
• Barcode or laser positioning for storage position addressing

Application Boundary

This page refers to a pallet stacker crane used for automated storage and retrieval inside warehouse aisles. It is mainly intended for palletized loads in high-bay narrow-aisle storage systems, rather than loose goods, irregular unsupported items, or manual picking operations.

Project-specific items such as pallet dimensions, rack geometry, aisle length, warehouse height, load center, fork stroke, and system interface conditions should be confirmed separately according to the actual project layout. If the project involves special conditions such as low-temperature storage, strong corrosion, or other non-standard operating environments, the relevant structural and electrical configuration should be confirmed by project.

Specifications

Specification Notes

• ≤2000 kg rated load: suitable for medium to heavy pallet storage and retrieval applications
• ≤24 m total height: suitable for high-bay automated warehouse projects
• Up to 200 m/min travel speed: suitable for efficient aisle movement in automated storage systems
• 40 / 60 m/min lifting speed: supports loaded and empty lifting cycles in vertical storage operations
• 30 / 40 m/min fork speed: suitable for pallet insertion and extraction at rack locations
• ±5 mm positioning accuracy: suitable for rack alignment and pallet handling precision requirements
• 800 × 1400 mm pallet size: reference configuration; actual pallet dimensions should be confirmed by project

Applications

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Used for automated pallet storage and retrieval inside high-bay rack aisles.

Manufacturing Warehouse Systems
Suitable for palletized material handling between production storage and automated warehouse sections.

E-commerce Fulfillment Centers
Used for pallet storage and transfer in high-density automated distribution environments.

Food and Beverage Storage Facilities
Suitable for palletized goods storage where automated aisle handling is required.

Pharmaceutical Logistics Warehouses
Used for pallet transfer and storage in controlled warehouse logistics systems.

Third-Party Logistics Warehouses
Suitable for automated pallet movement in shared logistics storage operations.

System Integration

This pallet stacker crane can be integrated with:

• AS/RS infeed and outfeed conveyor sections
• warehouse management systems (WMS)
• warehouse control and communication networks
• barcode identification systems
• laser positioning systems
• automated pallet conveyor lines
• rack storage systems in narrow aisles

In most projects, the equipment works as a core storage and retrieval unit within a complete automated warehouse system rather than as a standalone handling machine.

Advantages

High-Bay and High-Density Storage Capability
The equipment is suitable for narrow aisles and high-bay warehouse layouts, helping increase storage density.

2000kg Pallet Handling Capacity
The double-column structure and lifting configuration are suitable for palletized loads up to 2000 kg.

Repeatable Positioning Performance
The system provides ±5 mm positioning accuracy, which is suitable for rack access and pallet placement requirements.

Addressing and System Communication Integration
It supports barcode identification or laser positioning, together with industrial Ethernet communication for warehouse system connection.

Practical Structural Configuration
The combination of double-column frame, wire rope lifting, and sliding contact line power supply is suitable for continuous aisle operation in automated storage projects.

How to Select

Recommended Conditions

• pallet load requirement is up to 2000 kg
• warehouse project uses high-bay pallet racking
• storage and retrieval operations are performed in narrow aisles
• the system requires automated pallet storage and retrieval rather than manual forklift aisle operation
• the project needs connection with barcode identification, laser positioning, or WMS-related communication systems

Cases Requiring Further Confirmation

• rated load exceeds 2000 kg
• warehouse height exceeds the standard design range of this model
• pallet dimensions are significantly different from the reference size
• the environment involves low temperature, strong corrosion, or other special operating conditions
• the project requires non-standard aisle geometry, fork configuration, or storage interface logic

FAQ

1. What systems is this pallet stacker crane used in?
It is mainly used in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and other automated high-bay pallet warehouse systems.

2. What is the maximum load capacity?
The standard rated load of this model is up to 2000 kg, subject to project confirmation.

3. How does the crane identify storage positions?
The system supports barcode identification or laser positioning for storage position addressing.

4. Can it connect to WMS?
Yes. Communication with the warehouse management side is supported through industrial Ethernet.

5. What structure type does this model use?
It adopts a double-column stacker crane structure, which is suitable for high-bay pallet handling applications.

6. Can it handle different pallet sizes?
Yes. Pallet dimensions and related rack parameters can be confirmed according to project requirements.

7. What is the positioning accuracy?
The system provides a positioning accuracy of ±5 mm for rack access and pallet handling alignment.