CAELUS StoreTek 5 Storage System automates panel sorting, storage and retrieval for furniture production. Intelligent preparation and dynamic buffering coordinate material supply with cutting. Load monitoring, panel separation and adaptive suction cups support controlled pickup, while automatic infeed and outfeed reduce manual handling. Customizable storage dimensions and travel paths suit front-loading and rear-loading panel saws, flexible cutting cells and CNC machines, helping factories maintain a smoother production workflow.
Key Advantages
1. Smart Material Preparation: Prepares panels according to production plans, using intelligent buffering to help reduce panel saw waiting time.
2. Monitored Panel Separation: Load monitoring, adhesion detection and a panel separation module support controlled pickup of boards that stick together.
3. Adaptive Vacuum Cup System: Individually controlled Schmalz suction cups automatically adapt to board dimensions, supporting controlled panel handling.
4. Automated Infeed & Outfeed: Automatic loading and unloading reduce repetitive lifting and manual transfers, with units configured for the production workflow.
5. Flexible Layout & Saw Link: Customizable storage dimensions and travel paths support configurations with front-loading or rear-loading panel saws, flexible cutting cells and CNC machines.
FAQ
Q1. How can I reduce panel saw downtime caused by waiting for materials?
A: StoreTek 5 prepares panels according to the production plan and uses dynamic buffering to coordinate material supply with cutting. This helps reduce delays caused by manual searching and material preparation.
Q2. How does StoreTek 5 handle panels that stick together during pickup?
A: StoreTek 5 combines load monitoring, panel adhesion detection, overload prevention and a panel separation module to support the separation of adhered boards. For materials prone to sticking, sample testing should verify separation performance under actual storage and production conditions.
Q3. How can I reduce surface damage during automated panel handling?
A: StoreTek 5 uses individually controlled Schmalz suction cups that automatically adapt to board dimensions. Reducing manual transfers can also limit unnecessary handling. For sensitive finishes, verify suction contact, panel cleanliness and pickup settings with actual samples before production.
Q4. What panel sizes, thicknesses and weights can StoreTek 5 handle?
A: Published specifications cover panels 2,000–4,200 mm long and 800–2,200 mm wide, with a minimum thickness of 3 mm and a maximum weight of 250 kg. These limits do not establish compatibility with every material. Confirm surface condition, rigidity and thin-panel handling requirements for your boards.
Q5. Can StoreTek 5 connect to my existing panel saw or CNC machine?
A: StoreTek 5 supports configurations with front-loading and rear-loading panel saws, flexible cutting cells and CNC machines. Existing equipment requires a project-specific assessment of loading arrangements, control interfaces and layout. Provide the machine model and factory drawing when requesting an integration proposal.
