What is an automated heavy goods storage system?

It is an industrial-grade AS/RS engineered to automatically store and retrieve exceptionally heavy or bulky materials, such as full pallets, metal sheets, steel bars, and heavy tooling, minimizing manual forklift operation.

What is the maximum weight capacity for your pallet AS/RS?

Our Unit-Load AS/RS cranes are engineered to handle extremely heavy loads, with capacities typically ranging from 1,000 kg up to 3,000 kg or more per pallet position.

How do you store exceptionally long items like steel bars or pipes?

We offer specialized Industrial Vertical Lifts (VLS) that utilize extra-wide extraction mechanisms to securely store and deliver long-profile materials directly to machining centers.

How does heavy-duty automation improve warehouse safety?

By confining the movement of multi-ton loads to fully enclosed automated zones, we drastically reduce forklift traffic, pedestrian interactions, and the risk of catastrophic accidents.

Are these heavy storage systems safe in earthquake zones?

Absolutely. Our high-bay racking systems are engineered with seismic compliance in mind, featuring reinforced structural cross-bracing and dynamic load-balancing software.

How are heavy goods loaded into the automated system?

Goods are delivered to the AS/RS induction stations via AGVs, automated conveyors, or overhead bridge cranes. The system then automatically picks up the load and places it in the optimal high-density slot.

Can the WMS track the weight distribution of the racks?

Yes. Our intelligent Warehouse Management System (WMS) continuously monitors the weight of incoming goods and distributes heavy loads evenly across the racking structure.

How do we start a heavy-duty storage project?

Heavy-duty automation requires precise structural engineering. Contact our team via the Contact Us page for a comprehensive site audit, load capacity analysis, and 3D architectural proposal.

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Q: How much aisle space can we save by switching from forklifts to AS/RS?

Traditional forklifts require aisles 3 to 4 meters wide. Our automated cranes operate in ultra-narrow aisles, reclaiming up to 60% of your floor space.

The Heavy-Duty Challenge in Modern Intralogistics

Managing raw materials like steel plates or long bars manually introduces severe safety risks and wastes up to 60% of floor space due to wide forklift aisles. Infismash’s Heavy-Duty Automated Storage Solutions confine extreme weights to fully enclosed, robotic zones, ensuring precision and safety.

Industrial-Grade Solutions for Extreme Payloads

Explore our core technologies tailored for heavy, long, and oversized industrial materials:

Unit-Load AS/RS

The backbone of heavy industrial logistics. Engineered to handle pallets carrying loads of 1,000 kg to 3,000+ kg. These towering stacker cranes operate in ultra-narrow aisles, effortlessly moving heavy materials into high-bay racks.

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Heavy-Duty Vertical Lift Module for tool and die storage

Heavy-Duty VLM

Perfect for heavy tooling, dies, injection molds, and dense metal parts. Featuring reinforced trays capable of supporting up to 1,000 kg each. The VLM delivers heavy tools directly to an ergonomic extraction bay for crane access.

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Industrial Vertical Lifts for sheet metal and bar stock

Industrial Vertical Lifts (VLS)

Standard racking cannot safely store 6-meter steel pipes or heavy sheet metal. Our custom-engineered VLS handles oversized extrusions and plates, interfacing directly with laser cutters for unstaffed manufacturing cells.

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Engineering Guide: Matching the Hardware to Your Load

For Multi-Ton Palletized Bulk: Select the Unit-Load AS/RS for high-bay density.
For Molds & Heavy Tooling: Select the Heavy-Duty VLM for precise tool management.
For Sheet Metal & Bar Stock: Select the Industrial Vertical Lifts (VLS) for oversized material handling.

Built for Structural Reliability & Safety

When automating multi-ton loads, mechanical integrity is non-negotiable. Our systems incorporate deflection-resistant high-tensile steel, seismic-compliant cross-bracing, and dynamic load-balancing software to ensure stability.

Heavy & Oversized Storage FAQ

How much aisle space can we save by switching from forklifts to AS/RS?

Traditional forklifts need 4m aisles. Our automated cranes operate in narrow aisles, reclaiming up to 60% of your current floor footprint.

Can a VLM handle heavy injection molds or dies?

Yes, our Heavy-Duty VLMs are specifically designed with reinforced metal trays that can handle payloads up to 1,000 kg per tray.

Is it possible to store 6-meter long steel bars?

Absolutely. Our specialized Vertical Lifts (VLS) are custom-engineered for extra-wide profiles like bars, pipes, and extrusions.

Stop Wasting Space on Heavy Storage

Protect your workers and multiply your storage capacity. Let Infismash engineers design a heavy-duty system that transforms your bottom line.

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