Materials flow system with increased safety standards
March 1st 2011 When considering pedestrian
access, the highest level of
attention and sensitivity are
called for.Within the scope of a pilot
project, IKEA Frankfurt has used the
latest material handling technology in
store. In order to safeguard this handling
materials technology and therefore to
protect, especially the youngest customers,
IKEA has installed high-speed turbo rollup
doors of EFAFLEX.
Prior to being able to start with the
construction of the store in 2005, IKEA
planners and logistics faced a major
challenge. Since the plot had a size of
58,000m2, the surface of the new building
could only cover a maximum size of
38,000m2. This limited floor space meant
that the planners had to build upwards.
And this was only possible by equipping
the building with a conveying system
which transports the products from the
receiving area below the building to the
sales floors which are located on higher
levels – by passing ten receiving points.
When using such a kind of system, it
must ensure that neither employees nor
customers are at risk. For protecting and
closing the receiving points, the planners
have chosen EFAFLEX doors.
By installing EFAFLEX doors, the
logistics experts at IKEA have broken new
ground. Also other IKEA stores have
already installed similar high-speed doors.
The IKEA assortment comprises 9,500
products. Bringing all these products from
the receiving area to the customers
requires quick and secure transport
systems. The pilot project in the IKEA
store in Frankfurt-Niedereschbach has
been proven after a test run over one year.
For further information on our products
contact:
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