Automated Solutions for the Chemical Industry

Chemical products often need to mature within a specific temperature range before further processing. Factors such as humidity, explosion protection, and the type of extinguishing equipment also play crucial roles. In some cases, clean room conditions are necessary, especially for dust-free buffer and interim storage facilities. Flammable, combustible, and corrosive substances, as well as preliminary products, require special attention.

Given these considerations, the planning, construction, and maintenance of intralogistics solutions in the chemical sector demand specialized expertise. Kardex meets this requirement with extensive experience in adhering to chemical industry guidelines.

The Chemical industry requires storage and handling of goods in controlled environments. Protecting goods from dust particles and pollutants (such as microorganisms, spores, and germs) can be quite a challenge for many operations.

1. Temperature-controlled storage
   Kardex provides temperature-controlled storage solutions to ensure constant temperatures and offers different temperature zones as per specific requirements.

2. Maximum production capacity
   Kardex automated storage solutions act as buffer storage, optimizing production area utilization. They store a wide variety of products and raw materials, ensuring quick and automatic access when needed for production.

3. Secure batch management
   Kardex software solutions ensure seamless and reliable traceability of individual production batches, a critical requirement in the food and beverage industry. These solutions enable accurate batch tracking and compliance with industry regulations.

Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) from Kardex can be used in clean rooms, temperature-controlled, and low-humidity environments to protect stored goods. These controlled-environment solutions reduce floor space by up to 85% and increase productivity by reducing the walk and search time commonly associated with manual pick systems. In addition, units can also be equipped with pick-to-light technology, bar code scanning, and batch pick and replenishment stations, increasing inventory control and security.