Technology key to improved warehouse operations

Warehouse managers are under growing pressure to find ways to help minimise risks and boost productivity. While eliminating danger entirely is not possible, equipment with designed-in solutions can play a significant role in reducing accidents and can also improve the efficiency of operations.

Hörmann has a range of innovative systems that can assist with these requirements.

From an equipment point of view, it’s important to make sure that the right products are supplied to suit the site and the vehicles in use there. Visual cues for drivers and loading bay staff are essential. Traffic lights on both sides of the loading bay door can be used to signal when it is safe to load, unload and move the vehicle. By ensuring processes happen in the correct order, not only are accidents less likely, unloading times can also be reduced, thereby increasing the efficiency of operations. Hörmann also provides high-level visibility LED traffic light systems with arrows to aid continental drivers.

Hörmann has also seen an increase in demand for its key chute system, which requires the driver to deposit the vehicle’s keys after docking.

These are then pulled through the chute by the internal operator, who places them on a hook on the loading bay door.

This means that the keys cannot be accessed while the door is open, so there is no risk of the driver accidentally pulling away early. Again, this innovative system not only minimises the risk of accidents around moving vehicles, but can also enhance productivity.

Automation is another way to improve efficiency and Hörmann has a variety of operating systems to match a range of fitting situations. If space is scarce, the WA 300 AR S4 operator, which is fitted next to the barrel instead of beneath it, could be the solution. A secure release action is located externally and easily accessible, meaning the door can be switched to manual at any time.

Not only does this make maintenance easier, but ensures that the door always remains fully functional, even in the event of a power failure.

With soft-start soft-stop as standard, the WA 300 ensures gentle and quiet door travel, thereby sustainably increasing the service life of the door system.

For more information about Hörmann’s product range and service offering, visit www.hormann.co.uk or call 01530 513000.

Tel: 01530 513000

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