Modula ML - Pallet
Modula Pallet: Intelligent Storage Solution for Euro-pallets
Safe, ergonomic, and efficient warehouse space optimization.
Pallets are one of the most common means of handling goods in a warehouse. Modula Pallet is an automated system specifically designed for the safe and autonomous storage of Euro-pallets (measuring 1200 x 800 mm) or containers of similar dimensions.
Safety and Ergonomics
The Modula Pallet system is designed to improve the ergonomics of workflows and can completely replace traditional racking systems. It ensures safe handling of loads, eliminating risks associated with moving objects at height, as all loading takes place at floor level.
Make your warehouse safer, more ergonomic, and more efficient with the Modula Pallet automated solution.
Key Advantages
The system is easy to install and offers several significant benefits:
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Vertical Storage: pallets are placed vertically, allowing for maximum use of the warehouse height and freeing up useful floor space.
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Operation Without Forklifts: pallets are lifted directly from floor level without the need for forklifts in the storage area.
Versatility: the system can serve as a buffer in receiving and shipping areas, as well as a solution for temporary storage of incoming and outgoing goods.
Principles of Operation and Automation
The load placement process is fully automated thanks to an intelligent loading port:
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Measurement and Analysis: The receiving section scans incoming pallets, assessing their weight and dimensions.
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Space Optimization: Based on the data received, Modula Pallet automatically determines the most suitable location inside the system for maximum volume efficiency.
- Compatibility: The system's loading port is adapted for use with both manual and electric pallet jacks.
Operational Benefits
Implementing Modula Pallet vertical storage technology optimizes warehouse space while providing a fundamentally new level of safety and productivity:
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No Manual Lifting: The system handles all heavy load movement operations.
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Risk Minimization: Dangerous situations typical of traditional warehouses are eliminated.
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Personnel Safety: The need for working at height is eliminated.
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Reduced Personnel Costs: Operating the system does not require forklift operators.
| Specification | Value |
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| Tray width | 4 060 mm |
| Tray depth | 1 257 mm |
| Max. number of pallets on tray | 4 pcs. (1200x800 mm) |
| Net tray load capacity | 990 kg |
| Footprint dimensions (W x D) | 4 638 x 4 460 mm |
| System height | from 4 300 to 16 100 mm |
| Max. storage height (load + pallet) | 1 344 mm |
| Total system load capacity | from 35 000 to 90 000 kg |
| Operator interface | Copilot 10.4" touch console |
| Placement pitch | 25 mm |
Modula is a visionary company, with the digitalization of processes as one of its core strengths. Over the years, it has opted for 100% Modula production according to a robust strategy of automation of production lines and insourcing of manufacturing and process know-how. This has made the company stronger in terms of product quality, market competitiveness, and process knowledge.
Modula has chosen to focus on the vertical production of a single type of product and has always dedicated significant resources to research and development. Consequently, it has developed a wide range of models and configurations at its warehouses. Foresight in investment has resulted in the dedication of over €150 million to state-of-the-art production facilities in Italy, the United States, and China.
Production Process
Everything happens automatically. Starting with the cutting of panels directly from rolls of sheet steel, production moves swiftly through to finished components. The flow of single parts, kits, or batches depends on specific orders. Production is managed just-in-time and monitored step-by-step by the proprietary MPS (Modula Production System) software.
This software manages requirements linked to sales orders and provides full control over the progress of each order via an integrated barcode reader system. MPS communicates with MRP and ERP systems for the automatic scheduling of work requests. This interconnection via robots and software allows for reduced costs, increased productivity, and real-time control.
Why Modula?
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30+ years of experience in the development of automatic storage solutions.
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Work completed for over 20,000 clients and major brands across various sectors.
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Belief in the vertical project since the ’80s, with constant product improvement.
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Profound software knowledge, enabling integrated and customized solutions.
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Collaboration with numerous partners for integrations: from anthropomorphic robots to AMRs, AGVs, and conveyors.