AUTOMATED COUNTERBALANCED STACKER

Charge and complete a wide range of pallet handling tasks common in warehousing and distribution operations, without intense operator or supervisor intervention. Our automated lift trucks aren’t one-off solutions or aftermarket retrofits. They are built in-house, offering a tightly integrated package with greater convenience for customers and product consistency.

• Hands-free charging. Returns to a charging station and docks on its own with automated wireless charging.
• Conveyor pick and putaway. Handles pallets from the end of most conveyor types.
• Stretch wrapper interface. Automates pallet extraction from stretch wrapper outfeeds and delivers pallets to staging or storage.
• ASRS interaction. Handles pallet handoff to and from automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) positions.
• Floor-to-floor transfers. Moves palletized loads between production, storage and docks without operator involvement.
• Stage lane creation and management. Builds and manages outbound or inbound staging lanes.
• End-of-aisle pick and drop. Automates horizontal pallet transport to and from manual picking aisles.
• Low-volume rack pick and place. Automates light pallet putaway and retrieval tasks in low- to mid-level storage.

The automated counterbalanced stacker is designed to integrate into existing workflows with minimal infrastructure changes, enabling warehouses to hand off pallet movement tasks to automation quickly and easily.

• Lift height up to 13 feet. Enables this forklift agv to take on not only point-to-point transport at ground level but applications involving a degree of vertical lift off surfaces, like picking up pallets from stretch wrappers or ASRS outfeeds.
• Travel speeds up to 4.5 miles per hour. Balances high throughput with safety in mixed traffic warehouse environments.
• Broad pallet compatibility. Accommodates the majority of pallet types and weights common in warehouses and distribution centers.
• WMS and PLC integration. Allows the counterbalanced stacker to receive tasks from existing warehouse management systems (WMS) and programmable logic controls (PLC).
• Simple stage lane logic. Supports automated pallet staging and lane management even in facilities without a WMS.
• Barcode reading. Enables load traceability throughout facility and verification against WMS to confirm correct pallet and location.
• Camera-based pallet pocket detection. Accurately identifies pallet entry points using vision technology.
• Side shifting forks. Enables reliable pallet engagement without requiring the truck to align precisely with the position of the pallet.

Some approaches to automated lift trucks involve disjointed integration, fragmented support from multiple providers and long waits for offshore support. Yale Relay automated counterbalanced stacker are standard lift truck models equipped with robotic technology, enabling service continuity and flexible operation. 

• Local support. The seamless support of the extensive Yale® dealer network is at the ready for training, parts and service.
• Familiar parts, fewer delays. The autonomous model uses the same parts as the manual equivalent, enabling convenient service and support.
• Maintenance-friendly design. Automation components like LiDAR and sensors are integrated separately to allow updates and service without interfering with other components.