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Heavy-duty intralogistics for other industries and applications
Modern intralogistics concepts for heavy loads and goods with special requirements need more than efficient material handling and storage systems. It requires a great deal of know-how and a creative approach to be able to meet the particular demands associated with this.
We do this not only in the aluminium and metal industries; we also have long-standing business relationships with many satisfied customers, for example, in the aerospace industry, the rail industry, the cable and wire industry, and mechanical engineering, to name just a few.
Wherever heavy loads need to be moved economically, Vollert is the right partner and offers solutions which work under pressure in every respect.
Aviation Industry
In aircraft manufacturing, large-format components, assembly fixtures, and production equipment must be reliably stored and made available at the right time and in the right place. In addition to weight, large dimensions, high requirements for process reliability, and the careful handling of high-value components play a particularly important role.
By automating storage and material flow, storage space can be used efficiently, manual transport reduced, and components made available in a reproducible manner.
Safely storing and precisely delivering large-format components and fixtures
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions for applications in the aerospace industry. High-bay warehouses with automated storage and retrieval machines (AS/RS) enable space-saving and automated storage, while automatic and process cranes handle the safe transport and targeted delivery of heavy components and fixtures. Typical applications and stored items include assembly jigs and fixtures, production and manufacturing fixtures, aircraft components, as well as turbines and propulsion components.
Rail Vehicle Manufacturing and Rail Industry
In rail vehicle manufacturing and maintenance, large and heavy components must be reliably available—from bogies and wheel sets to traction motors and transformers. At the same time, floor space, access times, and process reliability are critical factors for efficient production and maintenance.
Storage, material flow, and material staging can be integrated into a seamless, automated process. This reduces manual handling, creates additional storage capacity in a limited space, and ensures transparent and reproducible material staging.
Safely storing, automatically staging, and efficiently moving heavy components
Vollert develops and implements automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions for the rail industry. With high-bay warehouses and automated storage and retrieval machines (AS/RS), heavy components can be stored in a space-saving manner and automatically made available for assembly, production, or maintenance. Automated and process cranes ensure the safe handling of even particularly heavy and large-format loads. Typical applications and stored goods include bogies for passenger and freight rail transport and locomotives, wheel sets and wheel set components, as well as traction motors and drive components.
Shipbuilding and Offshore Industry
In the marine and offshore industries, large-format and extremely heavy components are part of everyday production and logistics operations. Ship propellers, propulsion modules, and offshore components place special demands on storage, material flow, and handling. Weights well over 50 metric tons and large dimensions require robust, precisely engineered systems and the safe, controlled movement of loads.
Safely storing and precisely moving heavy components
Vollert develops heavy-duty storage systems and automated crane solutions for the shipbuilding and offshore industries. Depending on the component and process, automated high-bay warehouses with high-performance stacker cranes, flat-storage and custom storage solutions, as well as automated and process cranes are used. This allows even the heaviest components to be stored in a space-saving manner, retrieved as needed, and moved reliably within the production process.
Energy Industry
In the energy industry, large and heavy components are a central part of production, assembly, and maintenance. These components place high demands on storage and internal material flow. At the same time, the components are often high-value and must be made available safely, precisely, and in accordance with demand.
In the case of wind turbines in particular, in addition to the storage of rotor hubs, drivetrain components such as main shafts, gearboxes, and generators are ideal candidates for automated heavy-duty storage solutions.
Safely storing, moving, and retrieving heavy energy components
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions for the energy industry. Heavy-duty high-bay warehouses equipped with stacker cranes enable space-saving storage and automated retrieval. Automatic and process cranes handle heavy components safely during production, assembly, and maintenance. Typical applications and stored goods include wind power components, generators, turbine rotors, and transformers.
Cable and Wire Industry
In the cable and wire industry, large and heavy cable drums are used, particularly for offshore, HVDC, and submarine cables. These high-value cables must be stored securely, tracked accurately, and reliably made available for production, further processing, or shipment. At the same time, large drums require a lot of storage space and pose significant challenges for handling.
Automated storage ensures clearly structured inventory, short access routes, and reliable retrieval. In doing so, Vollert takes into account the individual dimensions and weights of the drums as well as the requirements for access, storage capacity, and material flow.
Space-saving storage and automated retrieval of large cable drums
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems for the storage and retrieval of cable drums. Heavy-duty high-bay warehouses with stacker cranes enable compact use of available storage space and automate storage and retrieval. In addition, automatic and process cranes can be used for the safe handling and retrieval of heavy reels. Typical applications and stored goods include large cable reels, offshore cables, HVDC cables, and submarine cables.
Steel and Metal Industry
In steel and aluminum mills, heavy and high-value components are part of the daily production process. Rolls, ingot molds, continuous casting equipment, and furnace and converter components must be stored safely, reliably protected, and made available at the right time for production, maintenance, or repair.
Rolls, in particular, are of special interest for structured and protected storage due to their high value and sensitive surfaces. Automated storage systems enable clear identification, short access times, and on-demand retrieval for use in rolling stands, roll shops, or maintenance.
Space-saving storage and reliable retrieval of heavy components
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions tailored to the specific requirements of the steel and aluminum industries. Heavy-duty high-bay warehouses equipped with stacker cranes enable compact and organized storage. Automated and process cranes handle the safe handling and automated retrieval of heavy components. Typical applications and stored goods include rolls for hot and cold rolling mills, ingot molds, and continuous casting equipment, as well as furnace and converter components.
Heavy Machinery Manufacturing
In heavy machinery manufacturing, large-format and heavy components are part of the daily production and logistics process. Press dies, large gearboxes, and large castings require a significant amount of storage space and place high demands on safe handling, warehouse organization, and on-demand availability.
Depending on the application, individual tools can weigh several dozen metric tons. Automated storage enables space-saving storage, clear identification, and rapid retrieval of the tools.
Automated storage and handling of heavy tools, gearboxes, and castings
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions for the storage and internal material flow of heavy components. Heavy-duty high-bay warehouses with stacker cranes enable compact and structured storage. Automated and process cranes handle the safe movement and retrieval of heavy loads for production, assembly, and machining.
Defense Industry
In the defense industry, large and heavy assemblies, components, and spare parts must be stored safely, in an organized manner, and in accordance with demand. Heavy parts, varying dimensions, and the need for reliable availability place special demands on internal logistics.
Automation enables efficient use of warehouse capacity, transparent inventory management, and reliable provision of required components. Warehouse and material flow systems can be integrated with existing production, assembly, and maintenance processes.
Storing heavy components safely and providing them reliably
Vollert develops automated heavy-duty storage systems and crane solutions for production, assembly, and spare parts processes. Heavy-duty high-bay warehouses with storage and retrieval machines enable compact and structured storage. Automated and process cranes handle the safe movement and retrieval of heavy components. Typical applications and stored goods include tank powertrains, tank hulls, gun turrets, heavy assemblies and components, as well as military spare parts.
