Core Library Storage Interest Group

Hello all,

We are in the process of planning a new module for our high-density storage facility at the University of Texas Libraries. We have three existing modules, in which we use two order pickers, both of similar make and model.

Technology has evolved since our last module was constructed, and we now have the option of a wire-guided order picker, instead of rail-guided picker (as we have in the older modules). I believe wire-guided is now the industry standard, but since it's different than what we already have, we have some questions. We understand that the aisles will need to be about 6 inches wider to accommodate the embedded wire that runs down the center of the floor in each aisle, but the width of the picker remains the same. We are wondering if the additional space between the picker and the shelves causes any challenges for staff when pulling/shelving materials.

And more generally, we wonder if facilities using wire-guided order pickers are happy with them.

Thanks in advance for any information you might be able to share.

Wendy

Wendy Martin
Assistant Director of Stewardship
University of Texas Libraries
The University of Texas at Austin

PCL 1.342F  |  Mail Code S5481  |  PO Box P
Austin, TX 78713
Phone: 512-495-4138

wkmartin@austin.utexas.edu

Hello all,

We are in the process of planning a new module for our high-density storage facility at the University of Texas Libraries. We have three existing modules, in which we use two order pickers, both of similar make and model.

Technology has evolved since our last module was constructed, and we now have the option of a wire-guided order picker, instead of rail-guided picker (as we have in the older modules). I believe wire-guided is now the industry standard, but since it's different than what we already have, we have some questions. We understand that the aisles will need to be about 6 inches wider to accommodate the embedded wire that runs down the center of the floor in each aisle, but the width of the picker remains the same. We are wondering if the additional space between the picker and the shelves causes any challenges for staff when pulling/shelving materials.

And more generally, we wonder if facilities using wire-guided order pickers are happy with them.

Thanks in advance for any information you might be able to share.

Wendy

Wendy Martin
Assistant Director of Stewardship
University of Texas Libraries
The University of Texas at Austin

PCL 1.342F  |  Mail Code S5481  |  PO Box P
Austin, TX 78713
Phone: 512-495-4138

wkmartin@austin.utexas.edu

Hello all,

We are in the process of planning a new module for our high-density storage facility at the University of Texas Libraries. We have three existing modules, in which we use two order pickers, both of similar make and model.

Technology has evolved since our last module was constructed, and we now have the option of a wire-guided order picker, instead of rail-guided picker (as we have in the older modules). I believe wire-guided is now the industry standard, but since it's different than what we already have, we have some questions. We understand that the aisles will need to be about 6 inches wider to accommodate the embedded wire that runs down the center of the floor in each aisle, but the width of the picker remains the same. We are wondering if the additional space between the picker and the shelves causes any challenges for staff when pulling/shelving materials.

And more generally, we wonder if facilities using wire-guided order pickers are happy with them.

Thanks in advance for any information you might be able to share.

Wendy

Wendy Martin
Assistant Director of Stewardship
University of Texas Libraries
The University of Texas at Austin

PCL 1.342F  |  Mail Code S5481  |  PO Box P
Austin, TX 78713
Phone: 512-495-4138

wkmartin@austin.utexas.edu