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What is a rotating shelf, and what are its working principle and characteristics?
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2025-07-30
Rotating shelving is a modern logistics device that combines automated warehousing and shelving functions. It uses electric power to automate the rotation of shelves, thereby improving cargo access efficiency and space utilization. The following is a detailed explanation of its working principle, characteristics, and classification:
Working Principle
1. Structural Basis: Rotating shelves have an electric drive device (which can be placed on the top of the shelf or in the base), running along a circular track composed of two straight segments and two curved segments;
2. Operation Process: When it is necessary to store or retrieve goods, the user inputs the number of the target shelf location via control panel buttons or computer. The system will automatically rotate that shelf location to the picking point along the shortest path and stop. For example, vertical rotating shelves are similar to vertical lifts, with shelves suspended at both ends and supporting forward and reverse rotation; horizontal rotating shelves use multiple independent layers of tracks to achieve synchronous or step-by-step rotation;
3. Intelligent Management: Advanced systems use PLCs, network control, or even centralized management systems to coordinate the linkage of multiple devices, optimize the warehousing process, and monitor the equipment status and material flow in real time.
Characteristics
1. High Efficiency: Short picking routes and a fixed exit design significantly reduce operation time; the computer's fast retrieval function further speeds up storage location positioning;
2. Space Optimization: Vertical rotating shelves utilize warehouse height, saving floor space; horizontal rotating shelves increase storage density through multi-layer stacking, especially suitable for high-density storage of small items;
3. Improved Accuracy: Goods are delivered directly to the picking point, reducing human error; a lighting prompt system can issue alarms in case of over-picking or under-picking, ensuring accuracy;
4. Ergonomic Design: The loading port height is adapted to the operator's standing operation, reducing labor intensity and supporting long-term efficient work;
5. Modular Expandability: Built using standardized components, it supports flexible addition or removal of modules later to meet changing storage needs;
6. Automated Integration Capability: It can be connected to WMS (Warehouse Management System) to achieve automatic inventory, FIFO management, and data analysis, optimizing inventory turnover.
Rotating shelves, through the combination of mechanization and intelligence, solve the problems of low space utilization, high labor costs, and insufficient picking efficiency in traditional warehousing. They are an important tool for modern logistics centers to achieve efficient management.
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