The Kardex Megamat is an automated computer controlled vertical carousel which can operate both as a central inventory store or as an online materials handling solution. The Megamat requires only a few square meters of floor space and makes full use of the available ceiling height with its compact and rugged design. The "Goods to man" principle of automated order picking saves operators countless time consuming trips to and from rows of static shelving bays or even worse mezzanine floors. The combined use of advanced control and software systems substantially reduces pick times and improves stock accuracy enormously.

Benefits

Save Space - Production and storage space is expensive. However, Kardex Megamat require only a few square meters of floor space and make full use of the available ceiling height with their compact, rugged design.

Saving Time - The “Goods to Man” principle of automated order-picking saves the operator countless trips to and from static storage locations. The combined use of advanced software and automated retrieval systems substantially reduces pick times. Access and retrieval times can be determined precisely and are integrated either fully or partly into automated processes.

Health and Safety - The HSE guidelines on manual handling are comprehensive and clearly make employers responsible for introducing automation where possible to avoid the risks associated with manual handling. We estimate that 80% of the physical effort associated with manual systems will be eliminated by the introduction of Shuttle.

Improved Stock Accuracy - Stock transactions are recorded and the information captured, resulting in stock accuracy levels frequently in excess of 99%, fewer surprise stock losses and reduced “safety buffer” stocks.

Better Security - Valuable and/or sensitive inventory is protected by closing doors at the picking face and the Megamats can also have a range of additional security options including PIN protection to protect contents from unauthorized access.

Improved Ergonomics - The operator area of the Kardex Megamat – the access opening – is located at the optimum working height eliminating concerns about manual handling of heavy or awkward shaped goods. Climbing steps or ladders, and bending over to pick up heavy loads are all non productive physical activities of the past.

Specifications

Kardex Megamat units are available in a variety of dimensions, types, tray loads and options to meet any customer's special needs.

 

Megamat at Work

Please see the Megamat in our Case Studies Section below.
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Company	Industry Sector	Product	Application
Alenia Marconi	Defence	Megamat	Defence electronics specialist Alenia Marconi achieves 66% floor space saving & increased protection for its delicate stock
The Consortium	Purchasing & Supply	Megamat, Shuttle	Who did consortium turn to for an automated solution to satisfy their e-fullfillment ambitions?
Glaxo	Pharmaceutical	Megamat	Robotic handling & storage system at Wellcome has a major impact on drug discovery
Heidelberg	Engineering	Megamat, Shuttle	Increased Storage Capacity in existing location
Hofman	Medical & Pharmaceutical	Horizontal Carousel, Megamat	Reducing picking times, Increasing picking rates and increasing storage capacity
John Menzies	Retail	Megamat	How to automate traditional labour intensive methods of magazine picking without sacrificing flexibility for future industry changes
Keltek	Electronics	Megamat	How to improve productivity and stock accuracy
Kodak	Electronics	Megamat	How to store sensitised products for extended periods at a constant and chilled temperature
Lisburn City Council	Public Sector	Megamat	How to solve a document storage dilemma
Lloyds Bank	Professional Services	Megamat	Lloyds Bank save space by taking filing upwards
Mirrlees Blackstone	Distribution	Megamat	Automated storage with Kardex speeds engine production and delivery
Molins	Engineering	Megamat	Computer controlled Industrievers help Molins provide a better customer service
Sanyo	Electronics	Megamat, Shuttle	How to increase storage capacity for components and finished goods
Schmidt	Engineering	Megamat	Track-side storage on assembly line
The Post Office	Utilities	Megamat	How to maximise floor space productivity with reduced manpower