OSR Shuttle Evo
The OSR Shuttle Evo is KNAPP's automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) designed for high-density warehouse operations. It uses fixed-track shuttles on individual racking levels connected by vertical lifts to perform picking, buffering, and sequencing of totes, trays, and cartons at speeds exceeding 1,000 picks per hour per aisle.
Overview and Use Cases
The OSR Shuttle Evo is a fixed-track automated storage and retrieval system manufactured by KNAPP for warehouse and distribution center operations. The system is designed to handle high-volume order picking and material handling across multiple industry sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing.
The system has been deployed globally, with over 60,000 shuttles in operation across customer installations. Notable deployments include a frozen food storage facility operated by Shufersal in Israel.
Key Capabilities
- Fixed-track shuttle design with single-level shuttles assigned to individual racking levels
- Vertical lift integration for multi-level warehouse operations
- Picking, buffering, and sequencing of storage units (totes, trays, and cartons)
- Operates at speeds exceeding 1,000 picks per hour per aisle
- Claimed system availability of 99.99%
- Support for extreme temperature environments, including deep-freeze cold chain storage
Specifications
- Payload capacity: 50 kg per shuttle
- Operating temperature range: -24°C (deep freeze) to +22°C (ambient dry goods)
- Storage unit types: Totes, trays, cartons
- Typical installation cost: Approximately $2.5 million USD for system installations
Applications
The OSR Shuttle Evo is deployed across:
- Retail distribution and e-commerce fulfillment
- Pharmaceutical warehousing and distribution
- Food and beverage cold chain storage (including frozen goods)
- Industrial manufacturing and parts management
Integration and Control
The system integrates with warehouse management software platforms including KNAPP's proprietary KiSoft WMS and SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), allowing centralized control and optimization of storage and retrieval operations across warehouse facilities.
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