High-Density Pallet Shuttle Storage Solution for Fabric Rolls
In the Russian textile industry, fabric roll warehousing has long been constrained by limited warehouse space, high pallet loads, and frequent inbound and outbound operations. Traditional automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) often fail to meet real operational needs due to high investment costs, long delivery cycles, and limited system flexibility.
In this project, ZIKOO Robotics deployed a high-density pallet shuttle storage solution centered on Four-Way Shuttle technology, forming a Six-Direction Shuttle System. Within an extremely compact space of only 37 m × 10 m × 3.8 m, the solution enables high-density storage and fully automated handling of fabric rolls.
With a simplified system architecture, fast deployment, and stable operation, the solution significantly reduces overall investment costs and has become a benchmark automated warehousing project for ZIKOO Robotics in the overseas textile industry.
Achievements
Successfully implemented an automated pallet racking system in an extremely limited space
Enabled enterprise-level automated storage at a significantly lower investment cost
Achieved fully automated inbound and outbound handling of fabric rolls
Delivered stable system performance and received high customer recognition
Project Background
In the Russian textile sector, fabric roll storage commonly faces the following challenges:
Limited warehouse space
Large pallet dimensions and concentrated loads
High-frequency inbound and outbound operations
Conventional automated warehouse solutions struggle to balance cost, delivery time, and flexibility, making them unsuitable for such scenarios.
The customer was seeking a cost-effective, fast-to-deploy, and easy-to-maintain automated storage solution capable of delivering dense storage and stable operation within a confined space.
Challenges
1. Limited Warehouse Space
Warehouse dimensions: 37 m × 10 m × 3.8 m
Requirement to achieve Dense Storage under low-clearance conditions
2. Large Pallet Size and High Load
Fabric rolls have uniform dimensions but concentrated weight
High demands on shuttle system stability and positioning accuracy
3. Simplified System Requirement
The customer preferred to avoid complex conveyors and elevators
The system needed to be easy for the local team to learn, operate, and maintain
4. Extremely Tight Delivery Schedule
The project had to be deployed and commissioned within a very short timeframe
ZIKOO ROBOTICS Smart Warehouse Solution
Six-Direction Shuttle Solution Powered by Four-Way Shuttle Technology
This project adopts the Four-Way Shuttle as the core handling device.
By combining vertical bi-directional transfer units with four-way shuttles, ZIKOO Robotics built a complete Six-Direction Shuttle Solution.
The four-way shuttle performs all critical pallet movements within the racking aisles and serves as the core execution unit of the automated pallet shuttle system.
System Components
Four-Way Shuttle System
Vertical Bi-Directional Transfer Units (for cross-level transportation)
High-density pallet racking system
Workstations directly interfaced with forklifts
WCS (Warehouse Control System) integrated with the customer’s existing WMS
By eliminating traditional elevators and complex conveyor lines, the solution achieves a simpler, more flexible, and more reliable automated storage system.
🔹Maximum Space Utilization
Designed 138 oversized pallet positions (2 m × 1.4 m)
Achieved 95% space utilization
Realized true high-density automated pallet shuttle storage
🔹Standardized Products, Rapid Deployment
Standardized four-way shuttle solution from a professional manufacturer
Ready for operation immediately after installation
Overall project delivery time reduced by 80%
🔹 Simplified System Architecture
No elevators or complex conveyor systems
Workstations directly connected to forklifts
Stable operation, easy maintenance, and fast training for operators
Software & System Integration
WCS (Warehouse Control System) for equipment scheduling
Seamless integration with the customer’s existing WMS
Unified coordination of equipment control, inventory management, and operation commands
This integration demonstrates ZIKOO Robotics’ strong delivery capability as a reliable automated warehousing system supplier.
Project Value
Maximizes warehouse space utilization and unlocks storage potential
Significantly lowers total investment cost compared to traditional ASRS solutions
Shortens project delivery cycles and accelerates system commissioning
Enhances system flexibility to support future business expansion
This project fully demonstrates the core value of a Four-Way Shuttle supplier in high-density storage scenarios.
Conclusion
This Russian textile industry project is a representative overseas success case of a Four-Way Shuttle–based automated storage system by ZIKOO Robotics.
Through a Six-Direction Shuttle Solution centered on Four-Way Shuttle technology, ZIKOO Robotics helped the customer achieve an optimal balance between space utilization, operational efficiency, and investment cost, once again validating its technical strength and global delivery capability as an automated warehousing equipment manufacturer.
ZIKOO Robotics — Global Vision, Local Execution, Empowering Intelligent Warehousing Worldwide.
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