Efficiency - SSI Schäfer

BestpracticeNew hub forworldwide relief operationsUNICEF, Denmark is currently building anew distribution centre that will be usedas the central hub for worldwide reliefoperations. Tonnes of packages for areasaffected by catastrophes will be sentfrom here quickly and cost-effectivelyaround the world. SSI Schaefer, Denmark,is ensuring flexible, precise andcost-effective logistics management.UNICEF is active around the world to protectthe rights of children. The UN children‘scharity was founded in 1946 andcurrently operates in over 150 countries.From 2012, a fully automated high-baypallet racking system with 36,828 storagespaces and an automatic small partsstore from SSI Schaefer in Copenhagenwill be storing bandages, plasters, basicfoodstuffs and blankets. So that the helpdoes actually reach the place where itis urgently needed in good time, UNICEFis implementing the Schaefer CompactCrane (SCC) pallet racking servicingunit in the high-bay racking system. Inthe small parts store where smaller aidgoods are stored, the Schaefer MiniloadCrane (SMC) storage and retrieval devicehandles the orders. Pallet conveyor technologyand electrical floor tracks formthe link that conveys the goods to theworkstations, from where the packagesare sent around the world, once they arecomplete.The new goods distribution centre is setto become a visible landmark on the watersidepromenade in Copenhagen. Thisproject is associated with considerableprestige, enjoying a personal visit fromDanish Queen Margrethe II.InbriefSSI Schaefer supports charity organisationEnham in Hampshire, is a leading charitydedicated to transforming the livesof people with physical and learning disabilitiesand mental health needs. Theorganisation relies on donations fromthe public to carry out its projects.SSI Schaefer has provided essentialfunding for a mobile exhibition on theEACH project for the Enham AlameinCommunity.Jaap Vos, Director, SSI Schaefer, England:“We are proud to support Enham –it is crucial that local businesses getinvolved in local charities that benefitthe wider community. The EACH Projectexhibition is full of invaluable informationabout how the charity started, whoit benefits and how others can get involved.I hope that this will encouragemore people to volunteer for projectssuch as these.”With the SMC we areincreasing yourEfficiencyNew products for theSchaefer Miniload Crane familySSI Schaefer is adding two new storage and retrieval devices to its range ofSchaefer Miniload Cranes (SMC) in the form of compact twin-mast devices.Newly developed drive technology enables fast, vibration-dampened transportof loads weighing up to 300 kg at heights of up to 24 m.In the field of storage and retrieval systems, SSI Schaefer has added two newSchaefer Miniload Cranes for shelf servicing to its product portfolio for shelf automationsolutions for containers, boxes and trays. In addition to the single-maststorage and retrieval system, the equipment range is being expanded with SMC2 and SMC 2 XL with two compact twin-mast storage and retrieval systems. Inresponse to market requirements, this move extends the flexible constructionconcept of SMC machines into dynamic processes for higher loads. Based onthe two new systems, the shelf servicing devices for automatic small parts warehouseswill be able to use a closed lifting trolley to hold two standard or one largepiece of load-carrying equipment or to be moved by two independent lifting trolleysor pieces of load-carrying equipment; all this can be done at access heightsof up to 12 m or 24 m. This results in high payloads and greater throughput.Irrespective of their different features, all models in the SMC family of devicesare designed using the modular principle. As in the first series, the SchaeferMiniload Cranes of the SMC 2 series offer impressive and extremely stablemasts and optimum use of space due to their low clearances. A special productionprocess lends them a very high resistance torque in spite of their lowinherent weight. For example, the twin-mast variant can move up to 300 kg inthe automatic small parts warehouse with closed load-carrying equipment. Theon-board control cabinet is an eye-catching and significant external feature ofthe SMC family and is found in the SMC 2 variants as well. A recessed grooveallows the control cabinet to be perfectly integrated into the device without takingup too much space. This particular design feature also prevents the mastfrom vibrating and perfectly guides the forces introduced to the chassis.High quality, tried and tested machine elements produced inhouse ensure easy,low maintenance as well as longevity. These components are highly standardisedboth in terms of design and production resulting in quick availability, shortassembly and start-up times.InbriefProduct-/CompanynewsLogistica in OsloIn 2011 the SSI Schaefer Logistica washeld for the first time in Oslo, Norway,with over 80 Norwegian companies.Talks, reference projects, site visits,professional networking and dialoguescovered the latest discoveries in manual,semi-automatic and fully automaticwarehouse logistics.The 2-day seminar, which took placeat Scandic Oslo Airport, was aimed inparticular at smaller and medium-sizedcompanies.The delegates asked specific questionsthat were addressed with professionaland inspiring responses. Thanks topresentations of the innovative technologies,interesting reference projectssuch as Brødrene A & O Johansen andan intensive transfer of knowledge, thecompanies gained an in-depth insightinto the world of efficiency.Getting lean‘Eliminate waste and maximise efficiency’– this was the overriding message givento a group of delegates at the Lean FactoryGroup workshop, hosted in Andover,Hampshire. SSI Schaefer is part of thisassociation.The event took place at the SSI Schaeferbranch office in England. Delegates hadthe opportunity to familiarise themselveswith a production line established accordingto the latest Lean Manufacturing Technology,and to compare it with their ownproduction plants.The event offered a comprehensive overviewof how to implement lean structuresacross the entire supply chain. The practicaland visual demonstration highlightedwaste within the processes and provideddelegates with an interesting and stimulatingsource of information.2021