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Heavy-duty storage systems
Heavy-duty storage systems
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy-Duty Storage Systems
From automated high-bay warehouses to crane-optimized flat storage facilities: Vollert develops storage systems that reliably handle massive components, extreme weights, and demanding process requirements. Storing heavy loads is therefore not just a matter of space. Anyone who wants to store aluminum and steel coils, slabs, battery trays, pipes, or stacks of lumber weighing between 5 and 50 metric tons in a structured, quickly accessible, and process-reliable manner needs a storage system designed to meet these requirements from the very beginning. Consequently, numerous questions arise even in the early project phase. Below, our experts answer the most common questions from real-world applications—based on decades of experience with automated heavy-duty storage systems for a wide variety of industries.
For which load ranges does Vollert develop bearing systems?
Vollert develops and implements automated storage systems for loads ranging from 5 to 50 metric tons. The focus is on heavy-duty applications where conventional storage technology reaches its limits due to high weights, large component dimensions, or complex process requirements.
Cost-Effective Storage Systems for Industry
Typical stored goods include large-format metal products, heavy components, or bulky semi-finished products. Each solution is individually tailored to meet specific requirements regarding load capacity, storage density, material flow, and the degree of automation. This results in cost-effective and future-proof storage systems for demanding industrial applications.
What materials and goods can be stored?
Vollert storage systems are designed for a wide variety of heavy and demanding storage goods. These include, among others, aluminum and steel coils, slabs, slit strips, sheet metal, pipes, long products, battery trays, anodes, and stacks of wood-based materials. In addition, customized solutions are developed for other material-specific applications.
Many Factors Are Critical
The design is determined not only by weight and dimensions, but also by factors such as surface sensitivity, center of gravity, access frequency, and production processes. This allows each storage system to be optimally tailored to the respective material properties and process requirements.
How does a Vollert storage system differ from a conventional storage system?
While conventional storage systems are primarily designed for standardized load units and loads in the lower metric ton range, Vollert solutions are specifically developed for heavy-duty and specialized applications. The systems account for high point loads, large component dimensions, and complex material flow processes.
Process-Optimized Storage
In addition to a suitably designed support structure, material-specific load-bearing devices, automated conveyor technology, and intelligent control systems are utilized. This enables heavy goods to be stored safely, in a space-saving manner, and in a way that is optimized for the process. At the same time, manual handling is reduced, process reliability is increased, and the availability of the entire intralogistics system is improved.
Can storage systems be integrated into existing production environments?
Yes. Vollert has extensive experience integrating automated warehouse systems into existing production and logistics structures. In addition to greenfield projects, the company regularly implements brownfield solutions in which new warehouse technology is integrated into ongoing operations.
Detailed Preliminary Planning Is Essential
As early as the planning phase, factors such as warehouse geometry, load-bearing structures, floor load capacities, fire safety requirements, and existing IT and automation systems are taken into account. The goal is to achieve the smoothest possible integration with minimal impact on production. This allows existing sites to be modernized and their storage capacities and process efficiency to be sustainably increased.
For which industries are Vollert's storage systems suitable?
These systems are used wherever heavy loads, challenging materials, and tight process cycles come together—particularly in the steel and aluminum industries, the woodworking industry, container handling, in machine and heavy machinery manufacturing, in rail vehicle manufacturing, as well as in construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and other commercial vehicles.
Customized Preliminary Planning
Thanks to customized planning and modular system technology, the systems can be precisely adapted to industry-specific requirements, production processes, and future growth scenarios.
What does a typical warehouse project at Vollert look like?
Every warehouse project begins with a detailed analysis of the technical and logistical requirements. This analysis examines load profiles, material properties, warehousing strategies, access times, available space, and interfaces with production and IT systems. Based on this, Vollert develops a customized storage concept that optimally meets both technical and economic requirements.
Focus on the Lifecycle
The concept phase is followed by engineering, design, manufacturing, and installation of the system. This is followed by commissioning, including test runs and process optimization. Even after the project is completed, Vollert continues to support its customers with service, maintenance, and modernization services to ensure high long-term system availability.
