Military unit

Naval Amphibious Vehicle Depot

Parts Warehouse

Features: Large 7-Meter Automated Storage System to Improve Material Management Efficiency in a Maintenance Factory; 10 automated storage systems to strengthen centralized management of maintenance parts; Fully Chinese graphical management interface for easier operation; Tray-based storage units to support classified parts management; Height detection and automatic storage optimization to improve space utilization; Enclosed storage design to save floor space; Computerized storage and retrieval management to improve inventory accuracy; Infrared position indication to reduce picking errors; Multiple safety protection features to reduce operational risks for personnel; Outbound warning lights and anti-static design to improve operational safety; Human-friendly ventilation design to improve the warehouse working environment; Manufactured by a domestic original equipment supplier to improve communication and after-sales service efficiency

Description

This project features the implementation of an automated storage system for a Navy amphibious assault vehicle maintenance facility. The solution consists of 10 large 7-meter automated storage systems, each with a single-load capacity of 500 kg, mainly used for the centralized storage, issuing, inbound/outbound handling, and digitalized management of maintenance parts.

Before the upgrade, parts were mainly stored on conventional steel racks. This not only occupied a large amount of floor space, but also created challenges such as difficult part searching, time-consuming material preparation for inbound and outbound operations, inconvenient handling, and potential safety risks for personnel.

Based on the site’s 7.5-meter height condition and the facility’s logistics parts management requirements, JY STE Technology introduced a large vertical automated storage solution. By integrating tray-based storage, adjustable partitions, height detection, infrared position indication, access control, and computerized data records, the system helps improve overall parts management efficiency.

After implementation, maintenance parts can be centrally managed in enclosed automated storage systems, allowing personnel to carry out storage, retrieval, inquiry, and issuing tasks through the system. This reduces reshuffling and searching time, while safety features such as overload rejection, automatic detection, collision prevention, error prevention, vibration protection, and anti-static design help improve operational safety and logistics support efficiency. As a result, the maintenance facility is able to achieve more accurate and more efficient material management.

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MILITARY MAINTENANCE PARTS STORAGE CASE STUDY

Marine Amphibious Vehicle Maintenance Factory | Spare Parts Warehouse
Large 7 m, 500 kg Automated Storage System Case Study

This project involved the installation of 10 Apex Equipment automated storage systems in the spare parts warehouse of a marine amphibious vehicle maintenance facility. Developed and manufactured in Taiwan, the systems feature a fully graphical Chinese-language interface, safety protection, automatic tray return in the event of overloading, automatic diagnostics and troubleshooting, and height detection. These functions optimize storage capacity while resolving the accessibility, organization, and personnel safety issues associated with conventional shelving.

10 Units

Automated Storage Units Installed

7 m

System Height

500kg

Load Capacity

7.5 m

Available Site Height

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Overview

Before implementation, spare parts were stored on conventional racks that consumed substantial floor space, made items difficult to locate, and increased the time required for receiving, issuing, and order preparation. After the installation of the large 7 m, 500 kg automated storage systems, materials can be accessed through a computerized interface and classified by pallet. The solution includes access control, digital inventory records, height detection, outbound warning lights, infrared pick-position indicators, anti-static wrist straps, and anti-collision, error-prevention, and vibration-resistant functions to improve picking efficiency, operator safety, and logistics management.

Client

Marine Amphibious Vehicle Maintenance Factory

Application

Spare Parts Warehouse

System Specification

Large 7 m

Load Capacity

500kg

1. Project Background: Improving Maintenance Quality and Logistics Support

To improve the maintenance quality of Marine Corps amphibious vehicles and increase fleet readiness, the maintenance facility installed 10 automated storage systems from Apex Equipment. Developed and manufactured in Taiwan, the systems provide a more intuitive and secure method for managing military maintenance parts.

Before implementation, parts were mainly stored on conventional racks. This arrangement occupied substantial floor space, made materials difficult to locate, prolonged receiving, issuing, and preparation work, and created potential safety risks during manual access.

After the large 7 m, 500 kg automated storage systems were introduced, parts could be received, issued, and picked through enclosed storage, computerized management, pallet-based classification, and infrared position guidance. The solution improves maintenance-parts management and supports precise, proactive, service-oriented, and timely logistics operations.

2. Implementation Conditions and System Configuration

Installation of 10 Automated Storage Units

A total of 10 Apex Equipment automated storage units were installed to support centralized storage, picking, receiving, and issuing of maintenance parts.

7.5 m Available Site Height

The large 7 m, 500 kg systems were designed for a site height of 7.5 m, maximizing the use of vertical space.

Pallet-Based Storage Units

Pallets serve as the primary storage units, with adjustable dividers that can be configured according to material height.

Graphical Chinese-Language Interface

The system uses a graphical Chinese-language interface and includes data collection, real-time information, historical tracking, access control, and automatic inventory organization.

3. System Functions: Safety Protection, Height Detection, and Guided Picking

Inside each automated storage system, pallets are retrieved through the vertical and horizontal movement of the central extractor. Adjustable dividers allow storage locations to be configured according to material height. Within the permitted load limits, this arrangement significantly increases the variety and quantity of stored items. Safety protection, overload tray return, automatic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and height detection further improve space utilization and operating safety.

Safety Protection and Overload Tray Return

Safety protection and automatic tray return under overload conditions reduce risks to operators and equipment.

Automatic Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Automatic diagnostics and troubleshooting help maintain stable day-to-day operation.

Height Detection and Adjustable Dividers

Height detection works with adjustable dividers to allocate storage space according to item height and improve storage utilization.

Infrared Pick-Position Guidance

Infrared indicators identify the correct pick location, helping operators avoid picking errors and improve fulfillment efficiency.

4. Operator Safety and Logistics Support

Outbound Warning Light

The operating station includes an outbound warning light to provide clear safety alerts during retrieval operations.

Operator Ventilation Outlet

A ventilation outlet at the operating station provides a more comfortable working environment when internal temperatures rise.

Anti-Static Wrist Strap

The anti-static wrist strap helps reduce electrostatic risks to operators and stored materials in dry winter conditions.

Anti-Collision, Error Prevention, and Vibration Resistance

Anti-collision, error-prevention, and vibration-resistant functions help reduce operational and personnel safety risks.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The facility upgraded from conventional racks and time-consuming manual searches to computerized access, enclosed storage, pallet-based classification, access control, and digital inventory records.

Before | Conventional Rack Storage

Before implementation, maintenance parts were stored on conventional racks. This arrangement required substantial floor space, made materials difficult to locate, and increased the time needed for receiving, issuing, and preparation.

Parts and maintenance materials were stored on conventional racks
Traditional racks required substantial floor space
Materials were difficult to locate
Receiving, issuing, and preparation were time-consuming
Rack storage made classification difficult and reduced picking efficiency
Manual access created potential operator safety risks

After | Large 7 m Automated Spare Parts Storage

After implementation, materials can be accessed through a computerized system, making operations less labor-intensive, more convenient, more accurate, and more efficient. Enclosed vertical storage reduces floor-space requirements, while pallet-based classification and access control improve inventory accountability.

Computerized access improves convenience, accuracy, and efficiency
Enclosed storage improves material protection and workplace organization
Vertical storage reduces floor-space requirements
Divided pallets enable organized classification without manual rummaging
Access permissions improve material control and inventory accountability
Digital inventory information simplifies statistics and management
Infrared pick-position guidance reduces picking errors
Outbound warnings, anti-static protection, anti-collision, error prevention, and vibration resistance improve operator safety

5. Improvements After Implementation

Improved Picking and Retrieval Efficiency

Infrared position indicators identify the correct material location, helping operators complete picking and replenishment more efficiently.

Improved Space Utilization

The 7 m systems make effective use of the 7.5 m site height and reduce the floor space required by conventional racks.

Stronger Inventory Control

The built-in computer system provides data collection, real-time information, historical tracking, and access control for more reliable inventory management.

Reduced Operator Safety Risks

Outbound warning lights, anti-static wrist straps, anti-collision protection, error prevention, and vibration resistance help reduce operational risks.

Optimized Storage Locations

Height detection and adjustable dividers allocate storage according to item height, increasing storage variety and capacity.

Improved Logistics Management

Automated storage improves picking efficiency, reduces retrieval time, and increases space utilization to support more effective logistics management.

6. Why Apex Equipment Was Selected

Direct and Responsive Communication

Apex Equipment works directly with clients, allowing technical questions and operational issues to be addressed without routing requests through an agent or overseas manufacturer.

Developed and Manufactured in Taiwan

The systems are developed and manufactured in Taiwan, enabling faster customization and technical support based on client requirements.

After-Sales Support and Standard Components

Apex Equipment uses commonly available commercial components rather than proprietary special parts, reducing concerns about future spare-parts availability and enabling faster service response.

MILITARY LOGISTICS STORAGE VALUE

7. From Conventional Racks to Digital Logistics Management

With the installation of large 7 m, 500 kg automated storage systems, the maintenance facility is no longer constrained by conventional racks and manual searching. A graphical Chinese-language interface, pallet-based classification, height detection, access control, historical tracking, infrared pick-position guidance, outbound warnings, and multiple safety functions enable faster, more accurate, and safer storage and retrieval. The solution reduces operational risks, shortens picking time, and improves both space utilization and logistics support efficiency.

10 Units Installed

Supports centralized storage, picking, receiving, and issuing of maintenance parts.

Safety Protection

Overload tray return, automatic diagnostics, anti-collision protection, error prevention, and vibration resistance.

Position Guidance

Infrared indicators identify the correct pick location and reduce picking errors.

BENEFITS

Summary of Benefits

Improved Picking Efficiency

Computerized access and infrared position guidance shorten picking and retrieval time.

Improved Space Utilization

The 7 m vertical systems reduce the floor space occupied by conventional racks.

Enhanced Safety Protection

Outbound warnings, anti-static protection, anti-collision, error prevention, vibration resistance, and overload tray return reduce operational safety risks.

Digital Inventory Information

The built-in computer system supports data collection, real-time information, historical tracking, and statistical management.

Applicable Industries and Use Cases

Military Maintenance Facilities Spare Parts Warehouse Large 7 m Automated Storage Systems 500 kg Material Storage Maintenance Parts Management Infrared Position Guidance Graphical Chinese-Language Interface Height Detection and Safety Protection

JY STE SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Need to Improve Spare Parts Picking, Space Utilization, and Operator Safety?

Apex Equipment provides integrated vertical automated storage and spare-parts logistics solutions based on material dimensions, load capacity, site height, access-control requirements, infrared position guidance, height detection, and safety requirements.

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