Metafold – Storage Solutions

Mother Child Shuttle
Revolutionized Automation

Mother Child Shuttle ASRS or also known as Multi-deep Pallet Shuttle ASRS is a dense automated system, wherein the mother shuttle operates within the main aisles and acts as a carrier transporting the child shuttles to the appropriate bay location within the structure. The child shuttles, in turn, travel within the individual storage bay where they are responsible for retrieving and storing goods.

The Mother Child Shuttle ASRS stands as a pioneering advancement in the domain of storage solutions, enhancing the utilization and efficiency of automation in storage while maintaining its inherent simplicity. This solution integrates various types of equipment that collaborate harmoniously:

Compact Battery Operator pallet shuttle (Child Shuttle)
Bus Bar powered Shuttle-carrier (Mother Shuttle)
Pallet lift

Inbound and Outbound conveyors
Buffer conveyors

100% automated storage operations

Safe and efficient pallet handling

Modular design for scalability

System Architecture

Our Shuttle Fleet Control Software (SFCS) serves as the central control hub for the entire system and ensures that your entire inventory is easily accessible and handled with the utmost safety and efficiency.

Applications

Mother Child Shuttle ASRS systems are commonly used in high-intensity inventory operations with large batch quantities of SKU. This system provides increased storage capacity, faster retrieval times, reduced labour requirements and improved inventory accuracy.

Operation

The stacking and retrieval processes in these fully automated systems are customized to your needs. Specialized training is provided to certify operators in operating these systems.

Advantages

Higher throughput compared to Stacker Crane ASRS
due to multiple shuttles operating simultaneously at every level
Best use of space
as it provides high density storage almost double than Stacker Crane ASRS
Safe and efficient pallet handling
provides high level of process reliability
Reduced Operational Cost
through increased utilization of space

Quick access and faster delivery times
through continuous loading and unloading
Inventory storage security
with secure enclosures and real-time inventory control
Integrate into larger systems
to further streamline operations and improve workspace ergonomics