Shuttle System SSI ORBITER®

Semi-automated pallet handling with 100% space utilization using channel storage. The SSI Orbiter provides maximum flexibility, an integrated safety controller, and user-friendly operation.

SSI ORBITER®

Maximum storage density and high throughput pallet operations

The SSI Orbiter is a shuttle vehicle used in combination with a channel storage system, enabling automated retrieval and storage of goods using a remote control.

  • Achieve maximum storage density by using 100% of available space

  • Optimize picking efficiency with intelligent program sequence

  • Safest in the market with integrated safety PLC to ensure safe and reliable operations

  • Flexibility in mixed FIFO and LIFO principles within the same warehouse

  • Scalable with additional channel vehicles and connection to WMS for fully automated implementation

  • Suitable for deep-freeze storage as low as -30°C

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The SSI Orbiter provides automated pallet handling and maximizes channel storage efficiency

In semi-automatic applications, when connected to a docking station, the innovative SSI Orbiter offers optimal utilization of space alongside extremely high flexibility, maximum personal safety, sustainability, and ease of use in the channel storage system. It also enables vastly improved pallet handling effciency.

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Intelligent technology for the highest efficiency

Functions and requirements

Shuttle solutions are nothing new for intralogistics. The characteristics that differentiate the SSI Orbiter from the competition are the features with which the system is tailored to the safety and efficiency requirements of the global markets:

  • Energy supply via durable and deep-freeze-compatible batteries

  • Innovative lifting mechanisms without hydraulics

  • Safe transport of the SSI Orbiter using the docking station along with a low risk of accident, preventing expensive repairs and downtimes of the warehouse

  • The highest safety in the warehouse thanks to  integrated Safety-PLC

  • User-friendly thanks to its easy handling and ergonomic design

  • The SSI Orbiter is also suitable for deep-freeze applications

You receive a complete system as a one-stop solution. All standard components such as the control technology, shuttle vehicle, and safety elements are manufactured exclusively by SSI SCHAEFER’s own production facilities.

Schäfer Orbiter System

The driving commands to the SSI Orbiter are transferred via remote command. The orbiter itself is exceptionally easy to operate thanks to the logical and clearly understandable image display. The function buttons enable the user to change the radio channel or view the battery status, for example. It is specifically designed to handle the demanding conditions in the warehouse. Once the order has been completed, the shuttle vehicle automatically returns to the docking station.

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