Deliecn Partners with Leading Coal Industry Enterprise to Build an Automated AS/RS Warehouse!

As a leading player in the coal industry, our client has built a strong presence across coal mining, coal preparation, and coking, while also expanding into power generation and fine chemicals. With a global business footprint and self-operated import/export capabilities, the company plays a crucial role in the international market.

However, in the face of rapidly changing market dynamics and the surge of smart manufacturing, the company recognized the limitations of traditional warehousing and logistics. Managing the massive volume, diverse categories, heavy loads, and scattered distribution of coal industry materials posed significant challenges, impeding the smooth operation of its complex supply chain. To address these challenges, the company sought a cutting-edge intelligent warehousing and logistics solution to achieve full digital transformation in its newly established materials storage and distribution center.

Automated AS/RS: Addressing Key Warehousing Challenges

1.Diverse Product Types: The warehouse must support high-density storage of multi-category, multi-specification materials.

2.Heavy and Bulk Materials: The manual handling of large and heavy components, as well as bulk items, leads to inefficiencies, high labor intensity, and safety risks.

3.Intelligent Inventory Management: The integration of smart systems enables automated inventory tracking, lifecycle traceability, and lean management.

Deliecn’s Customized AS/RS Solution for the Coal Industry

Recognizing the unique warehousing characteristics of the coal industry—large quantities, diverse SKUs, heavy items, and scattered materials—Deliecn delivered a fully customized end-to-end automated AS/RS solution. The core components of the system include:

●Stacker Crane System

●Conveyor System

●Warehouse Management System (WMS)

●3D Visualization and Centralized Control System

●Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

●High-Precision Racking Systems

●Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

Together, these technologies create a seamless, high-density storage and retrieval system designed to handle multiple types and sizes of materials with maximum efficiency.

Project Highlights: Setting a New Benchmark for Smart Warehousing

Optimized Storage Layout

The new materials storage and distribution center features 3,745 effective storage locations, increasing space utilization by 50%.

The facility includes multiple storage zones such as stacker crane AS/RS zones, irregular item zones, steel platform areas, cantilever rack zones, and VLM storage.

The system accommodates a broad range of materials, including:

●Mid-to-large-sized materials (machinery, spare parts, safety gear)

●Irregular-shaped items (steel pipes, custom components, specialized pipelines)

●Hazardous materials (paints, lubricants, catalysts)

●Small consumables (office supplies, maintenance items)

●Integrated Smart Equipment

Handling Ultra-Long & Heavy Items: The warehouse deploys stacker cranes, conveyors, AGVs, and KBK cranes to automate over 90% of material handling operations.

High-Speed Operations: The system enables automated picking, transportation, and order fulfillment at a rate of 80+ pallets per hour, streamlining logistics and reducing human intervention.

Enhanced Safety: By automating heavy material handling, the solution significantly reduces labor intensity and operational risks, improving workplace safety.

Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs): These ensure efficient storage and easy access, lowering operational costs and improving asset management.

●Multi-Level Smart Warehouse Management

3D Visualization & IoT Integration: Deliecn’s advanced 3D centralized control system uses digital twin technology, IoT, big data, cloud computing, and AI to provide real-time monitoring and optimization.

End-to-End Digital Management: The WMS and WCS systems enable complete digitization of inventory processes, including material coding, stock allocation, automated replenishment, expiration tracking, and one-click inventory audits.

Delivering Industry-Leading Smart Warehousing Solutions

Deliecn’s intelligent warehousing and logistics solutions effectively address the coal industry’s most pressing warehousing challenges. Through automation and advanced digital management, the AS/RS system ensures efficient material storage, rapid turnaround, and lean operations, setting a new industry benchmark.

As a leading provider of intelligent warehousing solutions, Deliecn has over 1,000 successful AS/RS projects worldwide. We offer end-to-end services, including planning, implementation, commissioning, and after-sales support, ensuring tailored solutions for clients across diverse industries.

For businesses looking to upgrade their warehousing systems, Deliecn provides cutting-edge technology to maximize efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.