NUOVAPLAST

Sector: Plastics

Site: Teramo

Wipro Ferretto automation to support company growth.
Nuovaplast, a leading manufacturer of PET preforms for the production of plastic bottles, has chosen Wipro Ferretto to construct an automated self-supporting storage system to support a continuous 24-hour production cycle.

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Objectives:

Optimise storage capacity of the warehouse area
Propose the most suitable storage solution to support a 24/7 continuous production cycle
Support the company’s logistics requirements and growth prospects

Solution:

Automatic pallet racking system connecting production and shipment for storage of semi-finished plastic products
1 stacker crane with satellite system
Multi-depth racking featuring channels with 12 pallet positions distributed over 6 load levels
Storage in/out peripherals using chain drives and roller conveyors
Incoming and outgoing pallet picking and placement managed with LGV

Technical details:

The entire system is fitted with special wall panels in compliance with fire prevention systems
The storage system has also been designed with three electronically- and pneumatically-operated skylights, measuring 24 long by 1.7 m wide, to allow natural ventilation and smoke discharge in the event of a fire

Added value:

Increased storage capacity
Flexibility and synergy between production and shipment
Complete fulfilment of the customer’s need to develop a project that can support a 24/7 continuous production cycle

The storage systems in figures:

Total area

2,560 m2

octabins positioned on 1000x1200 and 1200x1200 europallets Weight 1000 kg

Total capacity

14,400 ULs

Storage system height

20 m

Load levels

Type and number of stacker cranes

1 stacker crane with satellite system