12m Automated Panel Storage System | Small Vertical Sheet Warehouse | EXCITECH
EXCITECH 12m roller-type small vertical panel storage with 3-axis robotic arm. Designed for 4×8ft & 4×9ft wood panels, 840-sheet total capacity, 70s per sheet throughput. Seamlessly integrates with smart nesting cells for unmanned production.
12m Roller-Type Small Vertical Panel Storage System
Product Overview
Traditional flat panel stacking in furniture factories causes consistent pain points: massive floor space occupation, inaccurate manual inventory tracking, time-consuming sheet sorting, high risk of panel scratches, and heavy manual handling workload.
The EXCITECH 12m small vertical sheet warehouse is a compact automated storage solution built for panel furniture production.
As the front-end module of the EXCITECH Smart Nesting Cell, it realizes fully digital sheet storage, retrieval and inventory management.
Driven by a 3-axis robotic arm and dedicated central control software, it drastically reduces workshop space usage, cuts manual labor demand, and connects smoothly with downstream CNC nesting equipment to form a closed-loop automated material flow.
As a standard component of EXCITECH smart factory solutions, it has been widely deployed in panel furniture production lines to support stable, unmanned raw material supply.
Core Technical Specifications
| Motion Axis | Motor Specification | Reducer Specification | Rated Travel Speed |
| Lifting Axis | Weichuang 4.4kW brake motor | 142-10 planetary reducer | 37.5 m/min |
| Rotation Axis | Weichuang 2.0kW motor | Qinchuan MRV80E-153 reducer | 60°/s |
| End Effector Axis | Weichuang 750W motor | Qinchuan MRV20E-161 reducer | 60°/s |
| Horizontal Travel Axis | Weichuang 2.0kW motor | 115C-10 planetary reducer | 60 m/min |
| Receiving Cart | Weichuang 4.4kW motor | 142-10 planetary reducer | 40 m/min |
Standard Operating Workflow
Inbound Process
1. Operators input panel information into the central control system, including decor, quantity and thickness
2. Forklift delivers panels to the designated inbound station
3. 3-axis robotic arm picks up sheets and places them into assigned rack positions
4. System automatically updates inventory records and storage location data
Outbound Process
1. Operators submit outbound sheet requirements to the central control system
2. System locates target panels and sends motion instructions to the robotic arm
3. Robotic arm retrieves panels and places them on the receiving cart
4. Panels are conveyed to the downstream nesting cell for processing
5. Inventory data is updated in real time
Core Advantages
1. Compact vertical structure, saves over 70% of floor space
Compared with traditional flat stacking, this vertical storage system concentrates 840 sheets of 4×9ft panels within a 12-meter track layout. It greatly reduces raw material storage area, allowing factories to allocate more space to production equipment instead of material stacking.
2. Stable automated throughput, eliminates heavy manual handling
The 3-axis robotic arm delivers a steady 70-second per sheet outbound cycle, completing up to 400 sheet movements per 8-hour shift. It removes the need for manual forklift sorting and heavy sheet lifting, reduces warehouse staffing demand, and lowers occupational injury risks.
3. Digital inventory management, eliminates manual counting errors
All inbound and outbound records are synchronized in the central control system in real time. Panel specifications, quantities and exact storage positions are fully traceable, avoiding inventory discrepancies, wrong-sheet picking and production delays caused by manual management.
4. Natively integrated with smart nesting cells
As a standard module of EXCITECH smart factory solutions, it connects seamlessly with CNC nesting machines and automatic conveying systems. It forms a fully automated workflow from raw material storage to cutting processing, serving as a reliable material supply unit for unmanned production lines.
5. Gentle sheet handling, reduces material scrap
The multi-point vacuum suction gripper handles panels smoothly and evenly, avoiding surface scratches, edge chipping and panel deformation caused by manual forklift operations, effectively reducing raw material scrap rates.
Applicable Materials & Scenarios
Compatible Materials
- Particle board (must comply with GB/T 4897-2015 standard)
- Multi-layer solid wood panel
- Melamine faced panel (eco-board)
- Recommended standard thickness: 18mm
Important requirement: Panel surfaces must be flat, free of dust, oil stains and air holes to ensure reliable vacuum suction.
Target Application Scenarios
- Small and medium-sized panel furniture factories upgrading to automated production
- Front-end raw material storage for smart nesting production cells
- Workshops with limited floor space needing to optimize storage layout
- Batch production facilities with frequent panel inbound and outbound movements
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Q: Can this storage system connect with our existing nesting machine?
A: Yes. The system is equipped with standard communication interfaces and can be integrated with mainstream CNC nesting machines and production conveying systems. It achieves optimal compatibility and performance when paired with EXCITECH smart nesting cells.
2. Q: Does the storage capacity change with panel thickness?
A: Yes. The 840-sheet total capacity is based on standard 18mm particle board. For panels of other thicknesses, the total storage quantity will increase or decrease accordingly.
3. Q: Do you provide installation and operator training?
A: Yes. We provide on-site installation, commissioning and basic operation training. The central control software features an intuitive interface, and warehouse staff can master daily inbound/outbound operations after short-term training.
Get a Custom Storage Layout for Your Workshop
Share your daily panel consumption, available workshop space and panel specifications. Our engineering team will design a tailored automated storage solution and provide a detailed layout drawing and quotation.