Automated storage and retrieval just got faster

The MaxTriever Mini-Load SRM stacker crane from Diamond Phoenix handles containers, totes, trays, and custom containers in high-density, high-throughput environments. With horizontal travel speeds of up to 984 feet per minute and lift acceleration exceeding 9.8 feet per second squared, it's ideal for busy operations, said company executives. The system boasts a single-mast crane for heights of up to 60 feet and operates reliably even in the challenging temperatures encountered in frozen-food DCs.

Also debuting at ProMat was an addition to the company's line of vertical lift modules (VLMs). In response to customers' requests, Diamond Phoenix now offers a single-bay version of its SMARTdepot VLM. The unit can lift loads weighing up to 1,100 pounds per tray, with a total payload of 88,000 pounds. The VLM can reach heights of up to 50 feet. Customers have a choice of five different depths, ranging from 20.5 inches to 48 inches.