Project focus
Storage and conveyor technology as well as digital management and control for automated archiving and handling of library collections
Scope
Construction of a 15 m (49 ft) high, 70 m (230 ft) long, six-aisle automated small parts block warehouse for 112,000 containers and 3.1 million media; including six BOXer RGB for double-deep storage, inertization locks, four put-to-light-supported picking workstations and IT connection of the partner libraries
Benefits
An ideal solution for space-saving storage and efficient management of less frequently used stock
Highlights
Unique rack throughput of 72 containers per appliance per hour and up to 400 containers/h in the loop; free-standing rack system installed decoupled from the platform for earthquake safety reasons; modular solution that can be expanded many times over
Compact - Central - Special
Expansion of the logistics center ensures rapid growth
Lack of space is driving innovation. With the planned opening of the Lucerne Central and University Library set for February 2016 the University of Basel, the Solothurn Central Library, and the Zurich Central and University Library moved a large part of their holding to the new storage library in Buron, Lucerne. "Merging collections relieves the burden on the partner libraries, costs can be saved in the long term and the space freed up can be used for other useful purposes," emphasizes Managing Director Mike Märki. Other partners may follow. This is made possible by the modular, scalable total storage solution from Stoecklin.