In Pallet Carrier IPC
Compact storage shuttle system (1.200 kg)
High productivity with frequent channel change
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Basic characteristics
- Lift (standard mast)
- from 80 to 80 mm
- Capacity / load
- from 1,20 to 1,20 t
- Collision-free pallet storage and retrieval
- Optimum utilisation of building with dense storage locations
- Total system flexibility with the ability to handling different pallet types
- Operational with virtually any Jungheinrich fork lift truck
More characteristics
The Jungheinrich Compact Storage System with IPC (In Pallet Carrier) – consisting of carrier, carrier truck and channel racking – facilitates optimum utilisation of storage space. IPC racking provides sufficient height and width for several pallet channels. The low height utilisation per channel level and the low first level also allow for optimal use of the available storage height. Any Jungheinrich fork lift truck with an ISO fork carriage, sideshift and sufficient residual capacity can be used as a carrier truck.
The IPC is particularly effective when frequent changes of channels take place, such as required for making different articles available for runs in distribution warehouses. The IPC is connected to the carrier truck with a special coupling and picks up pallets with its forks. It travels independently in the pallet channel without being connected to the carrier truck. When used in the channel – with or without load – the active locking of the carrier to fork lift truck is deactivated. After pressing the start button on the operating console, the controller carries out all travel and lift movements independently. Sensors identify the position of stored pallets. There is therefore no danger of collision when stacking and retrieving new pallets.
Operating terminal and process control communicate via a two-way radio link run on the registration-free ISM band (433 MHz). After returning to the channel start, the carrier is again picked up by the fork lift truck and the locking is activated ready for a new work cycle. The redundant monitoring of coupling to fork lift truck ensures maximum safety.
Advantages in overview
- Flexibility through handling different pallet types
- IPC Compact Storage System in cold stores
- Easy battery change for 2 and 3-shift operation
- Larger racking systems with several carriers
- Special functionalities
- User-friendly hand-held radio terminal
- Replacement forks for extended application
Advantages in detail
Different IPC variants facilitate the handling of different load carriers:
- Euro pallets crosswise.
- Euro pallets lengthwise.
- Conventional pallets crosswise.
- Conventional pallets lengthwise.
- With movable pallet stop for up to three different pallet sizes in the same racking system.
- Two half pallets next to each other in the same channel with an IPC with four forks and a central rail for the racking channel.
- The central rail can also be used for pallets with large deflection or for lengthwise pallet storage.
- Other variants available on request.
Stacking and retrieval based on LiFo (Last in, first out) and FiFo (First in, first out) is made easy. The In Pallet Carrier is simply moved to the other end of the channel for the FiFo method.
Excellent space utilisation is of particular importance for the efficient operation in a cold store. The IPC cold store version (optional) allows application in temperatures up to –30°C. A second battery set with charging trolley increases operational availability.
- Ergonomic mounting within the operator’s field of vision.
- Simple to operate with a clear information display.
- Clearly arranged function keys.
- Numerous diagnostic functions for Jungheinrich Service.
- Can also be used for mobile applications.
The IPC battery charger guarantees easy charging at any 230-V mains socket. Depending on the intensity of use, the fork carriage can be used for eight to ten hours with a fully charged battery. An additional second battery – in combination with a battery changing trolley (optional) – significantly increases the operating time in 2 and 3-shift operations. The battery can be changed in seconds thanks to the battery container. On rollers, the container is pushed sideways into the carrier and contact is made automatically. In continuous operation, the on-board charger on the battery changing trolley charges the discharged battery.
Fitting a replacement fork (optional) to the truck coupling enables any pallet racking to be served during interim periods. During this time, the carrier can remain in the racking channel. The changeover is done in seconds – without time-consuming installation on the fork carriage.
With larger racking systems, up to 60 different carriers can be selected using a hand-held radio terminal. The operator only needs to change the identification on the hand-held terminal to contact the next carrier.