Locations to Serve You

Heavy Unit Load Handling Systems

Extensive technology and
application knowledge

Americas Europe Asia Pacific

Siemens Dematic Siemens Dematic Siemens Dematic
Rapistan Material Handling Automation Division Material Handling Automation Division Material Handling Automation Division
507 Plymouth Avenue NE Carl-Legien-Strasse 15 24 Narabang Way
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 D-63073 Offenbach/M. Belrose NSW 2085
USA Germany Australia
Telephone: 001-616-913-7700 Telephone: 49-69-89 03 13 59 Telephone: 61-2-9486-5555
Fax: 616-913-7701 Fax: 49-69-89 03 18 40 Fax: 61-2-9486-5599
Internet: rapistan.com Internet: siemensdematic.com Internet: siemensdematic.com.au
Email: info@rapistan.com Email: marketing@siemensdematic.com.au

Brazil Austria Australia

Sao Paulo Salzburg Adelaide
Brisbane
Canada France Melbourne
Montreal Paris Sydney
Toronto China
Germany
Mexico Augsburg Beijing
Mexico City Frankfurt (Offenbach) Shanghai
Hannover Shenzhen
United States Dusseldorf (Wetter)
Leipzig Indonesia
AZ, Phoenix
CA, Los Angeles Nuremberg Jakarta
CA, San Francisco Rosenheim
Stuttgart Malaysia
CO, Denver
FL, Orlando Kuala Lumpur
Italy
GA, Atlanta
Milan New Zealand
IL, Chicago
IN, Indianapolis Auckland
Portugal
KS, Kansas City
MA, Boston Lisbon Philippines
MI, Detroit Manilla
MN, St. Paul
Spain
MO, St. Louis Barcelona Singapore
NC, Charlotte Madrid Singapore
NJ, Newark
NY, Rochester Switzerland Taiwan
OH, Cincinnati Zurich Taipei
OH, Cleveland
TN, Nashville United Kingdom Thailand
TX, Dallas Banbury Bangkok
WA, Seattle Manchester
WI, Milwaukee

2001 Siemens Dematic

Form 4000 Printed in USA 12/01
 Real world expertise combined with the widest
range of product solutions anywhere

Only Siemens Dematic can Robotic Interface

match your heavy unit load The queuing of product, slip

handling needs with the greatest sheets and pallets through

depth of expertise and broadest robotic cells needs precise

range of product solutions in the handling. Timing and positioning

industry. Over 65 years of are the key to maintain a

experience in developing hard consistent product flow. Siemens

working systems, in a wide variety Dematic has been a pioneer in

of businesses, has given our robotic interfaces and

engineers insights that allow them understands that here, minding

to fit the most appropriate the details makes all the

technology to your unique difference.

operation. Time tested

components, proven in hundreds

of systems worldwide, combined AS/RS Interface

with the latest product innovations Heavy unit load AS/RS systems Working together the AS/RS and

make our products the reliable and require input and output staging its interface provide a compact

high performance choice, a choice and conveying systems. These and dense operation that

you can depend on everyday. systems must work in concert maximizes floor space and

with the AS/RS to provide just-in- minimizes product delivery time.

time product throughput.

From concept and design phases,

to installation, implementation

and maintenance programs,

Siemens Dematic is there with the

best heavy unit load solutions.

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 Applications for heavy unit load handling systems

Work-In-Process
Systems

Siemens Dematic understands the

importance of keeping the

manufacturing process on

schedule. Work-in-process Simulation Modeling

equipment designed with an eye
The ability to test your system planning stages. Optimizing system
on proper ergonomics is our
before it is installed is an invaluable layout for improved throughput,
strength. In-floor systems keep
asset. Siemens Dematic System as well as identifying and
product at optimum working
Simulation creates a fully alleviating potential bottlenecks
heights, gravity units make it easy
functioning 3D model that helps are typical goals for simulation
to move heavy loads from station
us to evaluate your systems models.
to station. Additionally, timely

cycling of products through

Finished Goods performance, while it is still in the
Handling Systems
assembly cells keeps workers busy Complete Control
and assures higher throughput.
Finished goods can often be
Systems
transported at higher speeds than
From load sensing devices and bar
other heavy unit loads, so Siemens
code scanners, to programmable
Dematic offers systems that can
logic controllers and PCs, we offer
increase throughput from Packing and Shipping
Systems comprehensive solutions, solutions
receiving to shipping. These
that can integrate seamlessly into
systems move product swiftly
From fragile electronics and food other facility software systems.
without compromising accuracy
products to complex truck engines
or product safety.
and washing machines, we have The Siemens Dematic RapidVIEW

the equipment that handles them system monitor software combines

with a light touch. Our product real-time system information with

engineers know that moving loads a graphical operator interface.

between packing and shipping System performance can be

tasks need careful, safe monitored and an additional

transportation. Our equipment is maintenance module can be

also designed to be integrated included to allow comprehensive

with wrappers, palletizers and maintenance tracking and

other packing and shipping management.

10 equipment. 3
 Low maintenance and quiet operation are designed in

Roller Transportation
Conveyors
Custom Designed
Equipment
These versatile transportation contaminates. These conveyors

conveyors are designed to convey transfer loads positively and can

everything from pallets to drums
to work-in-process containers.
Transportation conveyors can be
chain or lineshaft driven.
Our diverse experience with heavy
operate at variable speeds. unit load handling can be put to
work in your operation. Custom
Heavy duty lineshaft conveyor is designed equipment, such as this
modular, and its ability to power satellite shuttle, may offer a unique
multiple beds with a single drive solution that can help you cut costs
Dematic has many of these special
tools already developed. Unique
equipment for work-in-process,
packaging, and warehousing
applications allows us to provide
you with the best solution.

Heavy duty chain driven units are means efficient, quiet, heavy load and gain productivity. Siemens

designed to withstand wide handling.

temperature variations as well as

Roller Accumulation
Conveyors

Siemens Dematics ongoing

development of accumulation

conveyor assures you are getting Inverted Monorail

Systems
the latest technology with the

highest throughput rates. Their

Modularity makes inverted
pneumatic operation is simple, monorail systems adaptable and
quiet and reliable. Loads can be expandable. Theses incredibly
accumulated and then released in smooth and quiet systems have
slug or singulation mode. individually controlled carriers that

allow changeable product flow and

Zero pressure accumulation required little maintenance. A

conveyor can accommodate a wide comprehensive range of track

variety of load weights and sizes. components is available.

Smooth starts and stops are

designed in, which ensures even

fragile or unstable loads can be

safely accumulated and released.

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 Additional unit load handling technology
Automatic Guided
Vehicle Systems
(AGVS)
AGVs expand the capabilities of
heavy unit load systems. When a
non-fixed conveyance is required,
Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems
may be the answer. They are
versatile, quiet and can share floor
space with people and fork lift
traffic. Our Virtual Path guidance
system uses a gyro for navigation
and can be rerouted easily by
modifying its layout with AutoCAD
Software.
Automated Electrified
Monorail Systems
(AEM)
Monorail Systems make very
efficient use of space by placing
the transport system neatly
overhead. They work quietly and
can carry loads of up to 3000
pounds per trolley. Elevation and
directional changes can be
incorporated into a continuous
rail. And, monorail systems
support product transportation
speeds of up to 600 feet per
minute.
8 5
Chain Transportation
Automated Storage and and Accumulation
Retrieval Systems Conveyors
(AS/RS)
Low cost chain conveyors can be
Only AS/RS offers extra high
used when the bottom of the
density storage, a secure
load can be bridged from strand
environment and fast, heavy unit
to strand. They are simple, quiet
load throughput. They also provide
and require little maintenance.
improved product tracking in a
Chain conveyor units, in
quiet operating environment.
transportation as well as
Working in concert with other
accumulation, are offered in two,
Siemens Dematic technology,
three or four strand types.
AS/RS delivers a comprehensive
solution for your logistics needs.
Turntables
Powered turntables reorient
product by turning it ninety
degrees according to the direction
of flow. Once the load is turned,
rollers transfer it in either
direction. These turntables can be
used to distribute loads by
transferring only the loads that
need to be transferred. Loads may
pass through the turntable
without being redirected. The
units are quiet in operation and
are built for long life.
 Pallet Accumulators and
Pallet Dispensers

These automatic units accumulate

and dispense pallets where high

throughput is required. Safe, quiet

Right Angle Transfers and efficient loading and

unloading is designed in. Pallet

Moving product 90 degrees to
accumulators and dispensers are
the direction of flow is
cost effective and maximize
accomplished by either pop-up
interior space.
chain transfer for roller transport,

or by pop-up roller transfers for

chain transport. These transfers

redirect loads by lifting and

transferring without reorienting

them. They can move product to

Transfer Cars Heavy Unit Load Lifts
the right or left and can be used

Transfer cars efficiently distribute to sort loads by either Heavy unit load lifts move heights. They can also be used to

loads between conveyor lines. transferring a load or allowing a product from one level to raise or lower loads to feed

Transfer cars can be used as load to pass through them. All another. They maximize floor production equipment, overhead

sortation devices for order picking Siemens Dematic right angle space and minimize load monorail systems or palletizing

or shipping operations. Their transfers are designed for high handling. Lifts provide transfer stations. Extra heavy duty

smooth, dampened motion means and continuous throughput. positions for fork lifts or connect components provide long life and

that product is always safe and conveyor lines of differing maximum uptime.

secure.

6 7
 Pallet Accumulators and
Pallet Dispensers

These automatic units accumulate

and dispense pallets where high

throughput is required. Safe, quiet

Right Angle Transfers and efficient loading and

unloading is designed in. Pallet

Moving product 90 degrees to
accumulators and dispensers are
the direction of flow is
cost effective and maximize
accomplished by either pop-up
interior space.
chain transfer for roller transport,

or by pop-up roller transfers for

chain transport. These transfers

redirect loads by lifting and

transferring without reorienting

them. They can move product to

Transfer Cars Heavy Unit Load Lifts
the right or left and can be used

Transfer cars efficiently distribute to sort loads by either Heavy unit load lifts move heights. They can also be used to

loads between conveyor lines. transferring a load or allowing a product from one level to raise or lower loads to feed

Transfer cars can be used as load to pass through them. All another. They maximize floor production equipment, overhead

sortation devices for order picking Siemens Dematic right angle space and minimize load monorail systems or palletizing

or shipping operations. Their transfers are designed for high handling. Lifts provide transfer stations. Extra heavy duty

smooth, dampened motion means and continuous throughput. positions for fork lifts or connect components provide long life and

that product is always safe and conveyor lines of differing maximum uptime.

secure.

6 7
 Additional unit load handling technology
Automatic Guided
Vehicle Systems
(AGVS)
AGVs expand the capabilities of
heavy unit load systems. When a
non-fixed conveyance is required,
Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems
may be the answer. They are
versatile, quiet and can share floor
space with people and fork lift
traffic. Our Virtual Path guidance
system uses a gyro for navigation
and can be rerouted easily by
modifying its layout with AutoCAD
Software.
Automated Electrified
Monorail Systems
(AEM)
Monorail Systems make very
efficient use of space by placing
the transport system neatly
overhead. They work quietly and
can carry loads of up to 3000
pounds per trolley. Elevation and
directional changes can be
incorporated into a continuous
rail. And, monorail systems
support product transportation
speeds of up to 600 feet per
minute.
8 5
Chain Transportation
Automated Storage and and Accumulation
Retrieval Systems Conveyors
(AS/RS)
Low cost chain conveyors can be
Only AS/RS offers extra high
used when the bottom of the
density storage, a secure
load can be bridged from strand
environment and fast, heavy unit
to strand. They are simple, quiet
load throughput. They also provide
and require little maintenance.
improved product tracking in a
Chain conveyor units, in
quiet operating environment.
transportation as well as
Working in concert with other
accumulation, are offered in two,
Siemens Dematic technology,
three or four strand types.
AS/RS delivers a comprehensive
solution for your logistics needs.
Turntables
Powered turntables reorient
product by turning it ninety
degrees according to the direction
of flow. Once the load is turned,
rollers transfer it in either
direction. These turntables can be
used to distribute loads by
transferring only the loads that
need to be transferred. Loads may
pass through the turntable
without being redirected. The
units are quiet in operation and
are built for long life.
 Low maintenance and quiet operation are designed in

Roller Transportation
Conveyors
Custom Designed
Equipment
These versatile transportation contaminates. These conveyors

conveyors are designed to convey transfer loads positively and can

everything from pallets to drums
to work-in-process containers.
Transportation conveyors can be
chain or lineshaft driven.
Our diverse experience with heavy
operate at variable speeds. unit load handling can be put to
work in your operation. Custom
Heavy duty lineshaft conveyor is designed equipment, such as this
modular, and its ability to power satellite shuttle, may offer a unique
multiple beds with a single drive solution that can help you cut costs
Dematic has many of these special
tools already developed. Unique
equipment for work-in-process,
packaging, and warehousing
applications allows us to provide
you with the best solution.

Heavy duty chain driven units are means efficient, quiet, heavy load and gain productivity. Siemens

designed to withstand wide handling.

temperature variations as well as

Roller Accumulation
Conveyors

Siemens Dematics ongoing

development of accumulation

conveyor assures you are getting Inverted Monorail

Systems
the latest technology with the

highest throughput rates. Their

Modularity makes inverted
pneumatic operation is simple, monorail systems adaptable and
quiet and reliable. Loads can be expandable. Theses incredibly
accumulated and then released in smooth and quiet systems have
slug or singulation mode. individually controlled carriers that

allow changeable product flow and

Zero pressure accumulation required little maintenance. A

conveyor can accommodate a wide comprehensive range of track

variety of load weights and sizes. components is available.

Smooth starts and stops are

designed in, which ensures even

fragile or unstable loads can be

safely accumulated and released.

4 9
 Applications for heavy unit load handling systems

Work-In-Process
Systems

Siemens Dematic understands the

importance of keeping the

manufacturing process on

schedule. Work-in-process Simulation Modeling

equipment designed with an eye
The ability to test your system planning stages. Optimizing system
on proper ergonomics is our
before it is installed is an invaluable layout for improved throughput,
strength. In-floor systems keep
asset. Siemens Dematic System as well as identifying and
product at optimum working
Simulation creates a fully alleviating potential bottlenecks
heights, gravity units make it easy
functioning 3D model that helps are typical goals for simulation
to move heavy loads from station
us to evaluate your systems models.
to station. Additionally, timely

cycling of products through

Finished Goods performance, while it is still in the
Handling Systems
assembly cells keeps workers busy Complete Control
and assures higher throughput.
Finished goods can often be
Systems
transported at higher speeds than
From load sensing devices and bar
other heavy unit loads, so Siemens
code scanners, to programmable
Dematic offers systems that can
logic controllers and PCs, we offer
increase throughput from Packing and Shipping
Systems comprehensive solutions, solutions
receiving to shipping. These
that can integrate seamlessly into
systems move product swiftly
From fragile electronics and food other facility software systems.
without compromising accuracy
products to complex truck engines
or product safety.
and washing machines, we have The Siemens Dematic RapidVIEW

the equipment that handles them system monitor software combines

with a light touch. Our product real-time system information with

engineers know that moving loads a graphical operator interface.

between packing and shipping System performance can be

tasks need careful, safe monitored and an additional

transportation. Our equipment is maintenance module can be

also designed to be integrated included to allow comprehensive

with wrappers, palletizers and maintenance tracking and

other packing and shipping management.

10 equipment. 3
 Real world expertise combined with the widest
range of product solutions anywhere

Only Siemens Dematic can Robotic Interface

match your heavy unit load The queuing of product, slip

handling needs with the greatest sheets and pallets through

depth of expertise and broadest robotic cells needs precise

range of product solutions in the handling. Timing and positioning

industry. Over 65 years of are the key to maintain a

experience in developing hard consistent product flow. Siemens

working systems, in a wide variety Dematic has been a pioneer in

of businesses, has given our robotic interfaces and

engineers insights that allow them understands that here, minding

to fit the most appropriate the details makes all the

technology to your unique difference.

operation. Time tested

components, proven in hundreds

of systems worldwide, combined AS/RS Interface

with the latest product innovations Heavy unit load AS/RS systems Working together the AS/RS and

make our products the reliable and require input and output staging its interface provide a compact

high performance choice, a choice and conveying systems. These and dense operation that

you can depend on everyday. systems must work in concert maximizes floor space and

with the AS/RS to provide just-in- minimizes product delivery time.

time product throughput.

From concept and design phases,

to installation, implementation

and maintenance programs,

Siemens Dematic is there with the

best heavy unit load solutions.

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Locations to Serve You

Heavy Unit Load Handling Systems

Extensive technology and
application knowledge

Americas Europe Asia Pacific

Siemens Dematic Siemens Dematic Siemens Dematic
Rapistan Material Handling Automation Division Material Handling Automation Division Material Handling Automation Division
507 Plymouth Avenue NE Carl-Legien-Strasse 15 24 Narabang Way
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 D-63073 Offenbach/M. Belrose NSW 2085
USA Germany Australia
Telephone: 001-616-913-7700 Telephone: 49-69-89 03 13 59 Telephone: 61-2-9486-5555
Fax: 616-913-7701 Fax: 49-69-89 03 18 40 Fax: 61-2-9486-5599
Internet: rapistan.com Internet: siemensdematic.com Internet: siemensdematic.com.au
Email: info@rapistan.com Email: marketing@siemensdematic.com.au

Brazil Austria Australia

Sao Paulo Salzburg Adelaide
Brisbane
Canada France Melbourne
Montreal Paris Sydney
Toronto China
Germany
Mexico Augsburg Beijing
Mexico City Frankfurt (Offenbach) Shanghai
Hannover Shenzhen
United States Dusseldorf (Wetter)
Leipzig Indonesia
AZ, Phoenix
CA, Los Angeles Nuremberg Jakarta
CA, San Francisco Rosenheim
Stuttgart Malaysia
CO, Denver
FL, Orlando Kuala Lumpur
Italy
GA, Atlanta
Milan New Zealand
IL, Chicago
IN, Indianapolis Auckland
Portugal
KS, Kansas City
MA, Boston Lisbon Philippines
MI, Detroit Manilla
MN, St. Paul
Spain
MO, St. Louis Barcelona Singapore
NC, Charlotte Madrid Singapore
NJ, Newark
NY, Rochester Switzerland Taiwan
OH, Cincinnati Zurich Taipei
OH, Cleveland
TN, Nashville United Kingdom Thailand
TX, Dallas Banbury Bangkok
WA, Seattle Manchester
WI, Milwaukee

2001 Siemens Dematic

Form 4000 Printed in USA 12/01