Milmeq Storage and Retrieval System

The Milmeq Storage and Retrieval System (SARS) acts as an interface between the main process line and the load out and palletising area. Milmeq developed the automated storage and retrieval system to drive efficiencies into the back end of food processing facilities.

Designed to be an inline system, product leaving process lines is directed to the SARS, pre-sorted and then stored in a logical position within the system depending on the popularity and demand of the product.

The SARS has been designed to operate in cold temperatures to accommodate the requirements around perishable food storage and systems can maintain chilled or frozen states for product. With a history in thermodynamics and refrigeration engineering, coupled with specialist mechanical handling and process expertise, the SARS is even capable of being an active chiller for product, therefore bringing it down to the desired temperature while simultaneously sorting, storing and assembling pallet loads specific to customer demand.

Effectively, the Milmeq SARS becomes an inventory management system and order picking control centre. It also assists with managing large product lines including those that occupy the long tail. The system delivers another level of quality assurance, food safety and returns for the bottom line through its reduction in damaged, misplaced or expired product.

Injecting speed, safety and quality assurance into the pre-palletising operations, the Milmeq SARS is a hands-free system which reduces reliance on manual labour and forklift operations. With the specially developed x/y axis travelling cradle, the system delivers maximum return on storage footprint.