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Completed installation site of a light-duty 3.3-meter, 100 kg carousel automated storage system for Guan Kun Technology’s raw material warehouse
Carousel automated storage system and smart inventory management system for Guan Kun Technology’s raw material warehouse
Output port of a light-duty 3.3-meter carousel automated storage system for Guan Kun Technology’s SMT reel warehouse
Completed installation site of a light-duty 3.3-meter, 100 kg carousel automated storage system for Guan Kun Technology’s raw material warehouse
Carousel automated storage system and smart inventory management system for Guan Kun Technology’s raw material warehouse
Output port of a light-duty 3.3-meter carousel automated storage system for Guan Kun Technology’s SMT reel warehouse
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GWAN KUEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Raw Material Warehouse
Features
Light-Duty 3.3-Meter Carousel Automated Storage System for SMT Reel Management
High-Density Storage of 6,000–7,000 PCS in Just Over One Ping of Space
Centralized Reel Classification to Reduce Re-stacking and Material Search Time
Access-Controlled Material Management to Improve Inventory Accuracy
Digitalized Material Information for Easier Statistics and Management
ERP Integration Flexibility for Future System Connectivity
Expandable Moisture-Proof System to Meet Electronic Material Storage Requirements
Carousel Goods-to-Person Design to Improve Material Preparation Efficiency

Description

This project highlights the implementation of a rotary automated storage system for the raw material warehouse of Guan Kun Technology. The system is a light-duty 3.3-meter model with a single-load capacity of 100 kg, designed for the high-density storage, classification, and inbound/outbound handling of SMT reels.

To help the customer increase reel storage capacity within a space of just over one ping, JY STE Technology introduced a light-duty rotary automated storage system. The solution was designed to address issues commonly associated with conventional shelving, including excessive floor space usage, inefficient manual recordkeeping, time-consuming material picking, and frequent reel stacking and reshuffling.

After implementation, SMT reels can be centrally managed through the system with access control and digitalized records. This not only improves storage efficiency and inventory accuracy in the raw material warehouse, but also preserves flexibility for future ERP integration and moisture-control system upgrades, supporting a smarter and leaner approach to raw material management in the electronics industry.

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SMT REEL STORAGE CASE STUDY

Gwan Kuen Technology | Raw Material Warehouse
Light-Duty 3.3 m, 100 kg Rotary Automated Storage System

This project involved the implementation of a rotary automated storage system for Gwan Kuen Technology's raw material warehouse. The system is mainly used for high-density storage, categorized management, and inbound and outbound operations for SMT reels. The client aimed to increase storage capacity to approximately 6,000–7,000 pieces within a floor area of slightly more than one ping, while resolving the limitations of conventional shelving, manual location records, material searching, and time-consuming outbound preparation. Based on the site's operational requirements, Apex Equipment planned a light-duty 3.3 m, 100 kg rotary automated storage system to establish a higher-density, more systematic, and scalable SMT raw material storage solution.

3.3 m
Light-Duty Rotary Storage
100 kg
Load Capacity
6,000–7,000
Target Reel Capacity
1+ Ping
High-Density Storage Area
PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Overview

In the SMT industry, reel management has a direct impact on electronic component assembly efficiency and production accuracy. Gwan Kuen Technology provides a range of products and solutions for SMT and DIP applications, helping customers achieve efficient, accurate, and reliable electronic component assembly. During the project planning stage, Mr. Lin, General Manager of Gwan Kuen Technology, continuously proposed new ideas. Apex Equipment actively cooperated with the client and jointly developed this new solution. The final configuration used a light-duty 3.3 m, 100 kg rotary automated storage system to increase reel storage capacity and improve material management efficiency within a limited space.

Client
Gwan Kuen Technology
Application
Raw Material Warehouse
System Type
Rotary Automated Storage
Stored Material
SMT Reels

1. Industry Background: Reel Management Requirements in SMT Production

SMT, or Surface Mount Technology, is an electronic component assembly process used to precisely solder and mount surface-mount components, such as chips, capacitors, and resistors, onto printed circuit boards. In an SMT production environment, reels are numerous, varied in type, and frequently accessed. Therefore, storage density, classification efficiency, and inbound and outbound accuracy are critical requirements for raw material warehouse operations.

Gwan Kuen Technology provides a variety of products and solutions for SMT and DIP applications, helping customers achieve efficient, accurate, and reliable electronic component assembly. As material quantities and management requirements increased, conventional shelving could no longer satisfy the need for high-density storage and systematic inventory control.

By implementing a rotary automated storage system, this project upgraded SMT reel management from conventional shelving to a high-density, access-controlled, digitalized, and scalable raw material warehouse management model.

2. Client Requirements and Project Conditions

01

Business Requirement

Store large quantities of SMT reels while improving storage capacity and inbound and outbound management efficiency.

02

Stored Material

The primary stored items are SMT reels, requiring efficient classification and retrieval of large quantities of small, multi-SKU materials.

03

Planning Condition

Increase storage capacity to approximately 6,000–7,000 pieces within a floor area of slightly more than one ping.

04

Equipment Specification

Light-duty 3.3 m, 100 kg rotary automated storage system designed for high-density SMT reel storage.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The operation was upgraded from conventional shelving, manual records, and time-consuming outbound preparation to rotary automated storage, categorized management, access control, and digital material management.

Before | Conventional Shelf-Based Reel Storage

Before implementation, reels were placed on conventional shelves and inbound and outbound operations depended on manual handling. Iron racks occupied substantial floor space, material locations had to be recorded manually, and picking and outbound preparation required considerable time.

  • Reels were stored on shelves and handled manually for inbound and outbound operations
  • Iron racks occupied substantial floor space
  • Material locations had to be recorded manually
  • Picking and outbound preparation required considerable time
  • Classification and searching became increasingly difficult as reel quantities grew

After | Light-Duty 3.3 m Rotary Automated Storage

After implementation, reels were consolidated into an independent storage space and the available capacity was expanded vertically. Categorized management, access control, and digitalized material information improved the overall efficiency of raw material warehouse operations.

  • Independent storage space with vertical capacity expansion
  • Reduced floor-space requirements and improved use of a compact area
  • No need to search through stacked materials; classification is managed by the system
  • Access authorization improves control of both inventory records and physical materials
  • Material information is digitalized for easier statistics and management
  • The system can be integrated with ERP for further processing

3. Management Challenges Before Implementation

01

Conventional Shelving Occupied Floor Space

Reels stored on iron racks required substantial floor space, creating increasing space pressure as material quantities grew.

02

Material Locations Relied on Manual Records

Shelf-based management required personnel to record reel locations manually, resulting in fragmented information and inefficient searching and statistics.

03

Time-Consuming Outbound Preparation

When reel quantities and SKUs increased, outbound preparation took longer and affected production-line material supply efficiency.

04

High-Density Storage Requirement

The client required storage for approximately 6,000–7,000 reels within slightly more than one ping, which conventional shelving could not efficiently achieve.

4. Solution: Light-Duty 3.3 m, 100 kg Rotary Automated Storage System

Based on Gwan Kuen Technology's SMT reel storage requirements, Apex Equipment planned a light-duty 3.3 m, 100 kg rotary automated storage system. By using vertical storage and a dedicated access opening, large quantities of reels could be consolidated within an independent storage area. Categorized management, access control, digitalized material information, and future ERP integration established a scalable foundation for raw material warehouse management.

High-Density Reel Storage

Vertical storage makes it possible to store approximately 6,000–7,000 reels within a floor area of slightly more than one ping.

Categorized Management

Reels can be classified by item, specification, or management requirement without manually searching through stacked materials.

Access Control and Inventory Accuracy

Authorization levels control material access, while inventory records and physical materials are managed within the same system.

ERP Integration

The automated storage system can be connected to ERP for further data processing and system integration.

5. Improvements After Implementation

Reduced Floor-Space Requirements

An independent storage area and vertical storage configuration reduce the floor space required by conventional shelves.

Improved Reel Classification

System-based classification eliminates the need to search through piles and allows reel locations and status to be identified more efficiently.

Better Inventory Control

Access authorization and material information management provide clearer control of reel movements and inventory status.

Digitalized Material Information

Reel information is recorded digitally, making statistics, searches, and management analysis more efficient.

Future System Integration

The automated storage system can be connected to ERP to support further integration of raw material management processes.

Scalable Management Architecture

The system provides a structured foundation for future functional expansion and more comprehensive material management.

 
SMT SMART STORAGE VALUE

6. Upgrading SMT Raw Material Storage from Conventional Shelving to High-Density Smart Management

By implementing a rotary automated storage system, Gwan Kuen Technology improved SMT reel management efficiency and established a more flexible foundation for long-term raw material management. This project demonstrates the value of automated and smart storage in the electronics industry, particularly for SMT raw material warehouses that manage large quantities of small, multi-SKU materials. High-density storage, categorized management, access control, digitalized data, and future ERP integration help companies respond more effectively to changing market and production-management requirements.

High-Density Storage

Approximately 6,000–7,000 reels stored within slightly more than one ping.

Digital Management

Digital material information supports efficient searching, statistics, and management analysis.

Scalable Integration

The system can be connected to ERP for further processing and integration.

BENEFITS

Summary of Implementation Benefits

Higher Storage Density

Large quantities of reels can be consolidated within a compact area, improving warehouse space utilization.

Reduced Picking Time

Categorized management and system-based searching reduce manual material searching and outbound preparation time.

Improved Inventory Accuracy

Access control and digitalized material information improve visibility of reel movements and inventory status.

Supports Future Expansion

ERP integration can be added according to future operational and system requirements.

Applicable Industries and Applications

SMT Electronics Assembly DIP Electronics Manufacturing Raw Material Warehouses SMT Reel Management Light-Duty Rotary Storage 3.3 m, 100 kg Storage Equipment ERP System Integration High-Density Reel Storage
APEX EQUIPMENT SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Looking to Increase SMT Reel Storage Capacity and Management Efficiency?

Apex Equipment can provide rotary automated storage, smart storage, and SMT raw material management solutions based on reel dimensions, storage quantity, site space, access-control requirements, and ERP integration needs.

Contact Apex Equipment | www.jyste.tw

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