Open Face miniload

The Open Face miniload is a fully automated system. The warehouse crane retrieves bins from the racking and transports them to a pick-and-drop station. Our Open Face miniload system is specifically designed for the storage of bins or trays.

Your products are picked quickly and efficiently by an automated warehouse crane that moves through the aisle. The term “Open Face” refers to the open access to the bins, allowing the warehouse crane to easily load and unload bins with products. In an Open Face miniload system, the bins are not supported by a continuous beam. Instead, they rest on angle supports, leaving space underneath so the warehouse crane can easily lift and transport the bins using a specialized lifting technique. We provide this system in collaboration with our system integrators.

Operation

In the Open Face miniload, bins are supported by corner beams instead of continuous beams. The bin is removed from the compartment by a warehouse crane using a lifting technique.

Speed and efficiency

This system is automated, meaning goods are stored and retrieved quickly and seamlessly. Integration with cranes and shuttles ensures smooth logistics, minimizing time loss.

Storage capacity

The Open Face miniload has high storage density, making it ideal for warehouses with limited space aiming for maximum storage.

Flexibility

Thanks to the modular design, the system can easily be expanded or combined with flow systems, mezzanine floors, and order picking applications. It can be adjusted to meet changing logistical needs.

Advantages of the NEDCON Open Face miniload

High storage density possible
Specialized solution for tapered bins
In-house design and manufacturing
Available in CO2-reduced steel

Frequently asked questions

Our flow racks for small goods use gravity for moving items to the picking location. The system consists of roller tracks set at a customized incline. Goods are loaded on the input side and retrieved on the output side. Flow racks are the perfect choice for operations handling high-turnover goods which need to be continuously available.

A smart choice for efficient order picking
High storage capacity possible
Supports high turnover rates
Continuous order picking without interruptions
Suitable for first in, first out (FIFO)
Easy to assemble and is adjustable due to the unique combination of roller tracks and beams

Flow racks are suitable for first in, first out (FIFO).

Yes, we have our own modern production facilities in Pardubice (Czech Republic) and Shelbyville, Kentucky (United States), where we manufacture our gravity flow racks. This allows us to maintain full control over quality and delivery times. Our roller tracks are sourced from an external supplier.

Yes, all NEDCON flow rack components are epoxy-coated. The racks are available in standard NEDCON RAL colors as well as various other RAL colors upon request.

NEDCON offers a complete range of safety products, including our Stiffener, DEFENDER, and corner protection.

We build flow racks up to the maximum reach of the handling equipment.