Pick to Light Systems

What is a Pick to Light System?

Pick to Light Carousel Systems

Give your productivity a boost with a pick-to-light system, which is a material handling paperless picking process commonly used in warehouses to automate product picking in carousels or case and carton flow conveyor systems. Pick to light picking systems are one of many options included in a full Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS or AS/RS).

Pick-to-light systems use a light display process to mark bins or shelves, directing the picking operator to the correct product location without having to rely on printed lists. As part of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System, pick to light systems greatly aid in supply chain operations to help improve productivity and accuracy for efficient picking in fulfillment operations.

Pick to Light Carousel Systems

Pick to Light Carousel Systems

With pick to light carousel control systems, the carousels operate by bringing stored items or materials to the picking operator rather than the picking operator going to the product location to retrieve the stock or materials. However, in addition to bringing the product front and center, light displays mark the carousel and shelf level to indicate exactly where the product is located. Depending on the size of your fulfillment operation and supply chain management, these carousel systems can pay for themselves in as little as three months time.

ASRS Systems

Automated storage and retrieval systems are designed to automate the task of storing and retrieving parts, components and products held in a user's inventory and consist of a variety of computer control systems for placing and retrieving loads from defined storage locations.

After an item is picked, the automated storage and retrieval systems software will direct the picking carts to deposit the item at a product location where it is to be picked for order fulfillment and completion. A system of conveyors, totes, shelving and/or automated guided vehicles are often part of an ASRS system. Conveyor systems often transport containers used for order batch picking into and out of the carousel storage area and move them to the manufacturing floor, loading dock equipment or whatever stage is to follow in the users order fulfillment system process.

The benefits of an AS/RS system include increased productivity and accuracy, reduced labor for transporting items into and out of inventory, reduced inventory levels, more accurate tracking of inventory and space savings. Items are often stored more densely than in systems where items are stored and retrieved manually.

Industries that use ASRS control systems in their operations include manufacturing, distribution centers, fulfillment operations, retail distribution and wholesale, as well as our military and other government institutions.

As early as 1960, ASRS systems mainly focused on the automated storage and retrieval of heavy pallet loads. With the evolution of warehouse management technology, ASRS systems are now capable of storing and retrieving a wide variety of items, both large and small.

With ASRS systems, storage allocations operate under computerized control systems, maintaining an inventory of stored items. Retrieval of items is accomplished by specifying the item to be retrieved and the quantity desired. The warehouse systems computer determines where the item is located within the system and schedules the retrieval of that item. It does this by also determining and defining the shortest and quickest way to route and retrieve the item to be picked.

The material handling systems equipment required for an ASRS system include a Storage and Retrieval Machine (SRM) such as vertical or horizontal carousels that are used for rapid storage and retrieval of material. SRMs are used to move loads vertically or horizontally, and can also move laterally to place objects in the correct storage location. Warehouse Management System (WMS) software is the brains behind the system and controls the picktolight technology picking system.

The trend toward "Just In Time" (JIT) production often requires sub-pallet level availability of production inputs, and AS/RS is a much faster way of organizing the storage of smaller items next to production lines.

SJF has installed hundreds of these ASRS systems, both new and used. Call us today to see what a pick to light carousel system can do for your business.

Like New Pick to Light Systems by "Lightning Pick" CLICK TO CHAT GET A QUOTE

Lightning Pick System
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Used Pick to Light Systems by "Lightning Pick"

  • Model number: TW2030 series
  • Three-digit model with plus and minus keys
  • 6" long x 1.5" high x 1" deep
  • Software control systems and WMS software available
  • Can be retrofitted to fit any carousel, carton flow or other warehouse picking system
  • These items have been sold. Please contact your Solutions Specialist for other similar items.

Complete Lightning Pick pick to light system is comprised of 3,000+ lights, including accompanying TW2208 Ethernet controller/junction boxes and/or TW2201 junction boxes.

This pick to light system is currently priced to sell as a complete warehouse management system, however pick to light component parts are also available. Contact SJF Material Handling for current availability and pricing.

Please call (320) 485-4974 (direct sales line), (800) 598-5532 (toll-free) or Email Us for pricing, availability and lead times. If you don't see what you're looking for, our sales specialists can often find it.

Pricing & availability subject to change without notice.

Used Raymond Horizontal Pick to light Systems CLICK TO CHAT GET A QUOTE

Raymond Carousel System

These carousels are in great condition as evidenced by the photos. They come complete with keypad controls, light trees and a lift table to assist picking operators in reaching the top-most storage bins. Please call for more information on this carousel system.

Raymond Horizontal Carousels – 45 bins ea.

  • Bin size: 24.5"W x 22"D x 10'H
  • Keypad controls, light trees and custom lift table

Please call (320) 485-4974 (direct sales line), (800) 598-5532 (toll-free) or Email Us for pricing, availability and lead times. If you don't see what you're looking for, our sales specialists can often find it.

Pricing & availability subject to change without notice.

Buschman/Diamond Phoenix ASRS System CLICK TO CHAT GET A QUOTE

Carousel System - Overview of Pods
Carousel System - Light Trees   Carousel System - Control Pads

This carousel system is crated and would ship from our facility in Winsted, MN. It is in good condition and can be shipped to your location immediately.

Buschman Horizontal Carousels

  • 4'-6" wide x 9' tall x 62" long
  • 24 baskets/unit – Basket: 36"W x 72"H x 22"D (seven shelf)
  • Readout bar for three pods
  • Eight readouts per bar
  • Two drives each

Diamond Phoenix

  • 24'-6" wide x 9' tall x 62' long
  • 224 baskets/unit – Basket: 36"W x 72"H x 22"D (seven shelf)
  • Readout bar for three pods
  • 28 readouts per bar
  • 22 drives each

Please call (320) 485-4974 (direct sales line), (800) 598-5532 (toll-free) or Email Us for pricing, availability and lead times. If you don't see what you're looking for, our sales specialists can often find it.

Pricing & availability subject to change without notice.

Used Diamond Phoenix Carousel System CLICK TO CHAT GET A QUOTE

This Diamond Phoenix system features one pod with two twin bin systems and one single bin system. The twin bin systems are placed left and right of the single bin unit to form a "U" shaped cove where the operator stands and picks from all three carousel product locations. Light trees, controllers, photo eyes and other accessories included.

Bins

  • Number of bins: Twin bin model has 132 total bin faces each, single bin model has 64
  • Capacity: 1,000 lbs.
  • Width: 36"
  • Depth: 18"
  • Height: 85"

Shelves

  • Shelf spacing: Adjustable on 3" centers
  • Capacity: 150 lbs.

Drives

  • Dual 3 HP AC
  • Gearbox: Morse
  • Controller: Woods AC type
  • Speed: 3-85 FPM, variable
  • Power: 480/3/60 AC

Please call (320) 485-4974 (direct sales line), (800) 598-5532 (toll-free) or Email Us for pricing, availability and lead times. If you don't see what you're looking for, our sales specialists can often find it.

Pricing & availability subject to change without notice.

Horizontal Carousel Pod

Sencor White Carousel Pod
White Carousel Pod Controls   White Carousel Pod Bins   White Carousel Pod   White Carousel Pod   White Carousel Pod System

This is a very nice used Horizontal Carousel Pod consisting of 3 White horizontal carousels, light trees, bins, scissor lift & surrounding wire cage.

This carousel system has recently sold. SJF stocks a wide array of similar horizontal carousels that can be configured into 2 & 3 pod systems like the one seen here. Contact us for details & pricing on carousel pod systems and the latest in software packages we offer to run them.

40 bin used carousel

  • Dual bottom drive
  • Overall Height: 12'H
  • Shelf Size: 18" x 22" x 6"H
  • 24 shelves/bin
  • SOLD – please call for information on other similar products.

38 bin used carousel

  • Bottom Drive Overall Height: 12'H
  • Shelf Size: 18" x 22" x 12"H
  • 12 shelves/bin
  • SOLD – please call for information on other similar products.

40 bin used carousel

  • Bottom Drive
  • Overall Height: 12'
  • Shelf Size: 18" x 22" x 12"H
  • 12 shelves/bin
  • SOLD – please call for information on other similar products.
Horizontal carousel pods in action

Click the video above to see a short demonstration on the use of this White Horizontal Carousel System.

Please call (320) 485-4974 (direct sales line), (800) 598-5532 (toll-free) or Email Us for pricing, availability and lead times. If you don't see what you're looking for, our sales specialists can often find it.

Pricing & availability subject to change without notice.