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Four-way Shuttle

Four-way Shuttle

The Four-way Shuttle is a core intelligent handling device designed for high-density automated warehousing systems. It enables pallet transportation in both longitudinal and lateral directions, allowing flexible movement across storage lanes and transfer aisles without manual intervention.Integrated with racking systems, vertical lifts, conveying lines, WMS, and WCS, the Four-way Shuttle forms the backbone of intensive storage and semi-to-fully automated warehouse solutions, especially in environments with limited space or complex building layouts.
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china Four-way Shuttle manufacturer

High-Density Intelligent Pallet Handling Solution

 

Riches Warehousing & Logistics Engineering Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of intelligent warehouse automation systems, specializing in Four-Way Shuttle solutions for high-density pallet storage. With strong engineering design, in-house manufacturing, and WMS/WCS integration capabilities, Riches delivers reliable, scalable shuttle systems tailored to real operating scenarios. Each solution is engineered to improve storage density, handling efficiency, and long-term system stability, helping customers build flexible and future-ready automated warehouses.
 

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China Four-Way Shuttle Manufacturer

 


 Product Specifications

 

Number Name Parameter
1 Rated load 1200 KG
2 No-load speed 1.2-2 m/s
3 Overload speed 1-1.5 m/s
5 No-load acceleration 0.4≤1m/s²
6 Overload acceleration 0.2≤0.5m/s²
7 Charging time 2 hours
8 Battery capacity 48V/50AH
9 Power supply Lithium battery
10 Jacking and reversing time 3-4s
11 Photoelectric system Pepperl Fuchs or equivalent brands
12 PLC Siemens
13 Control mode Online automatic/stand-alone manual
14 Communication methods Wireless WIFI

 

Riches System Overview

 

The Four-way Shuttle system typically consists of:

 

01

Four-way shuttle vehicle

02

High-density racking system

03

Vertical elevator / lift system

04

Horizontal conveying system

05

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

06

WCS (Warehouse Control System)

 

 

Key Functional Capabilities


●Four-direction travel: Automatic 90-degree direction switching within storage lanes and cross aisles

●Horizontal & vertical material handling: Seamless interface with elevators and conveyors

●High-density storage: Maximizes warehouse space utilization

●Flexible system expansion: Easy to add shuttles or lanes as throughput increases
 

Typical Applications


The Four-way Shuttle system is widely used in:

●Food & beverage

●Dairy and cold-chain logistics

●Pharmaceutical and healthcare

●Tobacco and FMCG

●Fine chemical and industrial materials

It is especially suitable for warehouses requiring high storage density, high throughput, and flexible layout adaptation.

 

 

Why Choose Riches?

why choose riches?

 

Increase storage density without expanding warehouse footprint
 

Improve in-bound and out-bound efficiency

 

Reduce manual labor dependency

 

Enhance system safety and operational stability

 

Support intelligent, data-driven warehouse management

 

 

FAQ

 

 

01.What warehouse types are suitable for a Four-Way Shuttle system?

Warehouse robotics solutions are ideal for e-commerce fulfillment centers, omnichannel warehouses, and high-SKU distribution centers. They are especially effective in operations with high order volumes, fast turnaround times, labor shortages, or peak-season fluctuations.

02.What pallet sizes and load capacities can the system handle?

The system supports standard pallets and customized pallet dimensions, with a typical rated load of up to 1200 kg per pallet. Riches designs the shuttle and racking structure based on actual pallet size, weight, and throughput requirements.

03.Is the Four-Way Shuttle system fully automated?

Yes. When integrated with WMS and WCS, the system enables fully automated in-bound, storage, transfer, and out-bound operations. Semi-automated or phased automation solutions are also available depending on project budgets and operational strategy.

04. How does the system adapt to future capacity expansion?

The Four-Way Shuttle system features a modular design. Storage capacity and throughput can be increased by adding shuttles, racking levels, or elevators without major changes to the existing infrastructure.

05.How stable and reliable is the system in long-term operation?

Riches Four-Way Shuttle systems use mechanical lifting structures, servo motors, industrial PLC control, and stable wireless communication, ensuring high reliability, low failure rates, and suitability for continuous industrial operation.

06.What services does Riches provide beyond equipment supply?

Riches offers end-to-end project delivery, including system consulting, layout design, equipment manufacturing, software integration, installation, commissioning, and long-term technical support, ensuring smooth system operation throughout the lifecycle.

 

 











 

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