Horizontal Carousel Technical Specifications

The White Systems Horizontal Carousel is engineered for high-speed automated storage and retrieval applications. This system is designed for high-density order fulfillment and batch picking, offering floor space reduction of up to 85%. The following technical specifications detail the configuration, performance, and integration capabilities of the Horizontal Carousel series.

At-a-Glance Specs

Category
Height Range
Shelf Capacity
Weight Capacity
Total Machine Capacity
Picking Throughput
Specification & Details
Bins 60" - 240" in 12" increments (Double or Triple Tier Optional)
125lb - 250lb capacity per shelf (Configurable per bin)
Up to 1,500 lb/bin
Up to 150,000 lbs (Based on configuration)
Up to 600 lines / hour / operator

Extended Dimensions & Features

Category
Bin Depth
Bin Height
Bin Width
Shelf Material
Structure
Specification & Details
12", 16" & 20" (Custom depths available)
60" - 240" in 12" increments (Custom heights available)
18", 21", 24.5", 26.5", 28", 32", 36" (Custom widths available)
Welded Wire - Painted (Capacity: 125lbs and 250lbs)
2 and 3 tier structures available (Optional mezzanine, lifts, and robots)

Performance

Category
Retrieval Speed
Accuracy
Storage Density
Specification & Details
60ft/min
Up to 99% (With guided picking features)
Floor space reduction up to 85%

Controls & Integration

Category
Operator Safeties
Control System
Language
Specification & Details
Floor mats, light curtains, laser scanners, safety fencing
Siemens PLC (Compatible with WMS/ERP)
Standard English (Multiple languages available)

Power & Environment

Category
Power Requirements
Environment
Drive System
Setup Options
Specification & Details
480VAC 3 PH 60Hz, 30A (230VAC optional)
Freezer (-40°F), Refrigerated (37°F), Heated (180°F)
Twin 2 HP Drive AC Motors
Mezzanines, Conveyor Systems, Personnel Lifts, Robotic Inster/Extractors

Ancillary Devices

  • LED bar, Laser pointer, Pick display, Label printers, Scanners, Confirmation buttons, Foot pedal, Pick and delivery shuttle, End loading capacity.

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High-Speed Fulfillment

  • Throughput: Capable of picking rates up to 600 lines/hour/operator.

  • Speed: Designed for efficient retrieval speeds of 60ft/min.

  • Density: Engineered to reduce required floor space by up to 85%.

Picking Technologies

  • Advanced Guidance: Supports Light trees, Sort bars, and Light Assisted Picks/Puts.

  • Operational Flexibility: Suitable for manual operation or integration with robotic systems like Storbots.

  • Safety Integration: Equipped with comprehensive operator safeties including laser scanners and safety fencing.

Configuration Options

  • Hardware: Robotic inserter/extractors, integrated conveyor systems, and multi-tier configurations.

  • Accessories: Foot pedal operation, barcode scanners, and full inventory management software (WMS/ERP) integration.

Precision-engineered Horizontal Carousels delivering high-throughput fulfillment, optimized floor space utilization, and rapid ROI—supported by U.S.-based service technicians.

Precision-engineered Horizontal Carousels delivering high-throughput fulfillment, optimized floor space utilization, and rapid ROI—supported by U.S.-based service technicians.

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Up to 600 lines/hr
Picking throughput per operator
Up to 85%
Floor space reclaimed
Up to 99%+
Picking accuracy
Up to 120/hr
Tray cycles per hour
Up to 85%
Floor space reclaimed
Up to 99%+
Picking accuracy

White Systems manufactures high-performance Horizontal Carousels engineered for enhanced picking flexibility and fulfillment efficiency. Designed to improve labor optimization by up to two-thirds and maximize facility footprints by converting traditional aisle space into high-density storage, our systems deliver a rapid return on investment. With U.S.-based service support and advanced picking technology, we help operations increase throughput and maintain peak accuracy.

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Customers rely on our automated storage solutions to reclaim space and drive measurable efficiency:

“We have been able to eliminate over 500 storage bin locations. We’ve been able to use that space to maximize and optimize the production of our floor.”

— Warehouse Supervisor at ABB