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MIAS GROUP and PSI Technics maintain a close and successful cooperation

MIAS Group has been a leading warehouse technology supplier for over 30 years. PSI Technics complements the group’s portfolio by offering retrofitting and throughput optimization services for both existing and new facilities that enhance machine efficiency and enable cost savings in warehousing and production environments.

MOTION ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION

Stacker cranes generally have a fairly long service life. In many cases, however, the ARATEC Positioning Solution System can increase their profitable life-span even further by optimizing throughput and boosting cost efficiency.

An optimization is especially beneficial for:

• Stacker cranes that have been in service for more than 10 years
• Machines that frequently transport varying loads
• Increasing stacker crane availability
• Minimizing wear and mechanical stress
• Logistics facilities that are looking to increase throughput while reducing costs

Optimization is a two-step process:

1. Step 1 – Motion Analysis: The first step consists of a motion analysis that is used to determine the machine’s behavior. This step is important, since the actual machine behavior often deviates from the PLC’s machine model. At the same time, the motion analysis also reveals unused optimization potential. Learn more
2. Step 2 – Installation of the ARATEC Positioning Solution System: The ARATEC Positioning Solution System complements and enhances existing controllers. It optimizes throughput while minimizing machine wear. ARATEC permits the continued use of existing components, such as PLCs, converters or motor drives and does not require costly replacements. Learn more

Additional Benefits:
The documented machine behavior can be used to streamline condition-based maintenance and simplifies troubleshooting.

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Motion Analysis:

• Recording of stacker crane motion profiles
• Calculation of machine kinematics
• Motion graphics illustrate measured values and calculated parameters
• Relevant values are measured and highlighted for further analysis
• Comparative motion simulation using time-optimized conditions
• Calculation of potential cycle time reductions
• Assessment of dynamic motion characteristics

Stacker Crane Optimization with ARATEC:

• Positioning system installation and commissioning can be performed in a matter of hours
• Extensive testing
• Elimination of creeping speeds
• Real-time graphical representation of velocity and motion profiles obtained during the analysis
• Compensates for mast oscillations
• Inspection acceptance – documentation – review of results

AUTOMATE. OPTIMIZE. INCREASE QUALITY. SAVE ENERGY.

You, too, can benefit from becoming a PSI Technics and MIAS group partner – we continuously work to provide you with the safest, most efficient and optimized solutions for your business.

Our application experts are standing by to answer your calls or written requests. Please call +49 (0) 2630 91590-0, use the contact form to submit your queries or send an e-mail to support@psi-technics.com