Carousel storage systems from Intertex are in use wherever inventory must be quickly stored and retrieved with 100% selectivity. This means they are ideally suited for all phases of the product development cycle- from raw material storage, to value added Work In Process inventory storage and ultimately to Finished Goods inventory for sorting / kitting / pre-shipment staging. Efficiency gains are prevalent in every stage as operators simply press a button for Part-to-Person, shortest path delivery and ergonomic golden zone picking. InterMat carousels are not a one or two option choice in motors / chain strength / carrier size or capacity. Limitless combinations and design engineering allow customized configurations optimized for your application.
INTERTEX vertical carousels - The InterMat
Carousels – Optimal efficiency and safety
Advantages at a glance:
- Storage based on the paternoster principle
- For long goods, tyres, cable drums, cylinders, tools and rolls and much more besides
- Access-optimized carrier control
- Flexible thanks to multiple sling system
- Optimum use of space available
- Special sizes on request
- Manufactured to customer specifications
Your demands – our inspiration
A storage carousel for long goods, cylinders, cable drums, rolls and other goods.
InterMat Vertical Carousels are designed for special applications. Unusually heavy, long, or applications requiring unique chain paths (freeing up the maximum floor space possible) are very common. For instance, bridge units will raise the entire framing system with integral chain path and product loads up off the floor for extended distances. The goal is to free up the maximum value added production space for your company. This assures the fastest payback and often results in additional carousels being placed in the same facility.
Customized carriers, chain paths, loading options are normal
Stored goods are often extremely long and very heavy – and not all systems can come to terms with this. Not so our vertical carousels. Depending on the requirements and capacity, they are perfect for pit and cellar installation or for horizontal and vertical use of the room – perfect flexibility.
Small square footage – large benefits.
Efficient use of the otherwise unused air space above the production line free up value added production floor space – new products, new machines, new profit potential easily realized by using an InterMat.
INTERTEX InterMat for long goods
A perfect fit: Solutions customized to your needs
In addition to bridge units (where the chain path and carriers leave the floor and traverse horizontally to capture unused space above), multiple loop systems are common and share the Part-to-Person benefit. In all cases, the design starts with the carrier, then the ideal chain path is configured. 100 % selectivity with part picking / re-stock at the safe, ergonomic golden zone.
Capacity: 42 carriers
Live load per carrier: 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Carrier dimensions: L 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in), H 0.42 m (16.5 in), D 0.42 m (16.5 in)
Carousel dimensions: L 7.70 m (25 ft 4 in), H 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in), D 8.40 m (27 ft 7 in)
Capacity: 44 carriers
Live load per carrier: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
Carrier dimensions: L 4.20 m (13 ft 10 in), H 0.50 m (19.7 in), D 0.63 m (24.8 in)
Carousel dimensions: L 5.40 m (17 ft 8 in), H 7.00 m (23 ft), D 19.50 m (64 ft) (bridge)/D 4.50 (14 ft 10 in) (floor)
Customized carriers, chain paths, loading options are normal
Stored goods are often extremely long and very heavy – and not all systems can come to terms with this. Not so our vertical carousels. Depending on the requirements and capacity, they are perfect for pit and cellar installation or for horizontal and vertical use of the room – perfect flexibility.
Capacity: 34 carriers
Total live load: 17,000 kg (37,479 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 14.48 m (47 ft 6 in), H 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in), D 6.70 m (22 ft)
Carrier dimensions: L 13.20 m (43 ft 4 in), H 0.40 m (15.8 in), D 0.50 m (19.7 in)
Machine type: IM-VO-3.2
Controller: INT-MP pre-selector control
Capacity: 20 carriers
Total live load: 40,000 kg (88,185 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 13.50 m (44 ft 4 in), H 6.50 m (21 ft 4 in), D 16.50 m (54 ft 1 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 12.20 m (40 ft), H 0.70 m (27.6 in), D 1.30 m (51.2 in)
Machine type: IM-VN1.1
Controller: INT-MP pre-selector control
INTERTEX InterMat for cylinders
Your demands – our inspiration
Flexibility – universally promised, but uniquely proven by Intertex – every day. Using every cubic foot of space available, then finding more via a pit or cellar – Intertex creatively finds the space you need, but retains the selectivity you demand. Our InterMat Vertical Carousels store tens of millions of Dollars / Euros of print cylinders and present safe, efficient delivery to operators every day – around the world.
Capacity: 78 carriers
Total live load: 50,700 kg (111,774 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 4.50 m (14 ft 10 in), H 8.00 m (26 ft 4 in), D 5.60 m (18 ft 5 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 3.25 m (128 in)
Machine type: IM-VO4.1
Controller: INT-MP 1 pre-selector control
Capacity: 78 carriers
Total live load: 57,600 kg (126,986 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 4.50 m (14 ft 10 in), H 8.00 m (26 ft 4 in), D 5.60 m (18 ft 5 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in)
Machine type: IM-VBO4.1
Controller: INT-MP 1 pre-selector control
Capacity: 10 carriers
Total live load: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 5.70 m (18 ft 8 in), H 5.70 m (18 ft 8 in), D 4.20 m (13 ft 10 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 4.5 m (14 ft 10 in)
Machine type: IM-VO1.1
Controller: Siemens S7 pre-selector control
INTERTEX InterMat for cable reels
Finally, handling and storing cable reels in an easy, safe, productive manner
Round cable reels on square pallets and conventional racks is a recipe for trouble. Like all InterMats, unique chain paths, placing the machine in a pit, or supplying multiple loops achieve unmatched capacity, safety, and picking efficiency.
Capacity: 51 carriers
Total live load: 38,250 kg (84,326 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 4.66 m (15 ft 4 in), H 6.00 m (19 ft 8 in), D 25.35 m (83 ft 2 in)
Diameter: 0.80 m (31.5 in)
Machine type: IM-BO1.2
Controller: Siemens S7 pre-selector control
Capacity: 28 carriers
Total live load: 45,500 kg (100,310 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 5.60 m (18 ft 5 in), H 12.15 m (39 ft 11 in), D 5.65 m (18 ft 8 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 4.25 m (13 ft 11 in), H 1.00 m (39.4 in), D 1.00 m (39.4 in)
Machine type: IM-VO2.1
Controller: INT-DSC 1 pre-selector control
INTERTEX InterMat for rolls
Air space becomes storage space
Small square footage – large benefits. Efficient use of the otherwise unused air space above the production line free up value added production floor space – new products, new machines, new profit potential easily realized by using an InterMat.
Capacity: 38 carriers
Total live load: 18,240 kg (40,212 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 6.20 m (20 ft 4 in), H 4.17 m (13 ft 8 in), D 15.00 m (49 ft 2 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
Machine type: IM-VBN1.1
Controller: INT-MP 1 pre-selector control
Capacity: 24 carriers
Total live load: 8,400 kg (18,518 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 3.50 m (11 ft 10 in), H 9.10 m (29 ft 11 in), D 1.80 m (70.9 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 2.80 m (9 ft 2 in)
Machine type: M-VO2.1
Controller: Up & down dead man circuit
INTERTEX InterMat for tires
Rapid access to specific tires or rims
Unparalleled cube use, speed and efficiency are the immediate gains secured with a InterMat for tires. Tires, rims, or tires mounted on rims have been pulled and stock with ergonomic ease for most major manufacturers. Intertex‘s industry leading engineers uniquely handled requests from air craft and large bus tire companies – larger diameters and weights pose no problems for the Intertex InterMat.
Capacity: 39 carriers
Total live load: 19,500 kg (49,990 lb)
Carousel dimensions: L 4.40 m (14 ft 5 in), H 6.25 m (20 ft 6 in), D 7.50 m (24 ft 7 in)
Carrier dimensions: L 3.75 m (12 ft 4 in) 0.80 m (31.5 in) dia.
Machine type: IM-VHO-4.1
Controller: INT-DSC 1 pre-selector control
Capacity: 9 carriers
Total live load: 9,000 kg (19,841 lb)
Carrier dimensions: L 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in), 0.90 m (35.4 in) dia., 1.35 m (53.2 in) dia.
Machine type: IM-VO-1.4
Controller: INT-DSC 1 pre-selector control
INTERTEX InterMat special solutions
INTERTEX welcomes the challenge
Yes we can. Precision handling needed for your special product – call the experts, The Intertex Group. You may be surprised to discover we‘ve already come up with a nearly identical solution, or we‘ll pioneer the solution that makes perfect sense for your needs. In the case, the entire InterMat becomes an integral part of the Test, Check, and Calibration process.
Extrusion moulding tools
Space-saving storage of extrusion moulding tools. Easy handling using a crane is possible.
Buffer store for rear lights
Storage carousels function as temporary storage units while rear lights harden.
INTERTEX InterMat - Options
Optional add-ons for your storage carousel
There is always a solution. Generally, taking an unconventional approach makes it possible to identify the right customer-specific answer for your question. The TowerMat is designed for flexible use, also offering the option of achieving objectives via special solutions. No compromises are made when it comes to safety. Whether loading by crane or interchangeable cassettes, depth subdivisions or half shells, we offer diversity to help you find a solution.
Slewing crane / gantry crane
Called many things across the globe, a Slewing / Gantry / or Jib crane is never far from the loading nose of an InterMat. Intertex has supplied many integral cranes to simply the process. Converting to automated storage and retrieval of your long goods offers tremendous benefits and Intertex makes it simple. Placing the machine under hook of a customer‘s existing overhead crane is common.
Carrier depth division
Divisible carriers allow you to store different materials in the same carrier, yet keep each material separate from the others. The removable and adjustable divider pins are mounted on slotted rails.
Short goods / small parts
Anticipating some short goods / smaller cut-offs or parts? Carrier inserts of solid steel or perforated sheet are common in production environments.
Removable cassette
Existing removable cassettes can be stored complete in the vertical carousel by fork-lift truck or overhead crane. The goods can be retrieved either individually or in the complete removable cassette.
Loading nose
The carrier is freely accessible from above, so that it can be loaded and unloaded by overhead crane.
Loading carts
The cylinders or cable reels are loaded and unloaded using a flexible loading cart.
Crane Loading
A loading nose gives clear vertical access of the carrier beam. A overhead crane can then be used to load / unload cylinders. Intertex can supply a crane if needed.
Automatic handling
Automated and unmanned loading and unloading of the storage system is possible.
Laminate storage on custom cradles
Many products have specific support needs to avoid deformation or scarring, let our engineers know your requirements.
Proper Materials Handling of large rolls
Speciality paper for the medical industry, 1 meter (39.4") in diameter, can be stored and pulled by a single operator in seconds.
Roll hangers can be configured for width variances
Allowance for changing future products and custom centering cones with roller bearings permits precision, hi-speed direct off-feeding from the machine.