TORNADO Automated Vertical Storage Machine

The TORNADO Automated Vertical Storage Machine is a high-performing storage and retrieval system. It increases handling efficiency up to 65% and frees up floor space up to 70%. The TORNADO is a computer-controlled, high-speed, noise-free storage and transfer lift system that helps to utilise maximum space on the smallest footprint. It reduces waiting and walking time for the operator by using the goods-to-person principle. This also prevents picking errors, making it highly efficient.

The TORNADO lift system comes with these standard benefits that are highly customisable to the operating environments:

• Frees up to 70% floor space
• 65% increment in handling efficiency
• High-speed and accurate stock picking (99.9%)
• Reduced energy consumption and maintenance costs
• User-friendly interface that is based on Windows
• Adaptable trays are attached for efficiency
• Equipped with a light pointer to prevent errors
• Extra usable openings on different floor levels
• Paperless order handling for warehouse optimisation.

Product specifications

Standard dimensions & ranges:

• Volt: 400V 16A
• Width: 2500mm - 4250mm
• Height: 4000mm - 15,000mm
• Depth: 2100mm - 4200mm
• Tray load: 300kg / 400kg / 500kg

Safety & Control features:

• Light curtain on openings prevents operators accessing the machine
• Photo light-cells in the lift & LED lights in the opening
• Emergency buttons on both sides of the opening
• Height-measurement device
• PC Windows platform with touch screen
• TC1200 main control & TCPlus WMS system
• FIFO mode
• Manual drive & automatic (WMS) usage

Accessories:

• Light pointer
• In/Out feeder
• Touch screen
• Barcode readers
• Label printers
• IP camera
• Remote support
• Plexi-glass sides
• WMS connection ERP