Pick-by-Frame®
The flexible order picking technology for Multi-Order-Picking
Thanks to the dockable frame construction, your existing order picking trolleys can be quickly equipped with mobile Pick-to-Light can be quickly equipped. The order picker picks several orders at the same time and is optimally supported in his work (Multi-Order-Picking). The picking trolley can be changed within a few seconds.
Pick-by-Frame® is a picking method in which a mobile Pick-to-Light system is dynamically docked onto a picking trolley. The entire picking technology is mounted on a frame on its own wheels. The system works identically to Pick-by-Cart and requires less technology thanks to the frame. Only one frame for many picking trolleys!
The number of frames depends on the number of employees and not on the number of picking trolleys.
Preparation of the cartons or boxes
The shipping cartons or boxes must be prepared before picking begins. The trolley barcode is recorded with the scanner. Depending on requirements, the items are either picked directly into the trolley compartments (automotive or production) or into shipping cartons or transport boxes.
For boxes, the box barcodes are assigned to the spaces and orders on the trolley. For shipping cartons, the corresponding carton sizes are assigned to the orders and positioned on the trolley. A large box can also occupy several spaces on the trolley.
Depending on the volume, several cartons/boxes can be assigned to an order. Preparation is carried out as required. It can be carried out directly at the Pick-by-Frame® or at a separate workstation.
The mechanical coupling of the frame
The Pick-by-Frame® has its own wheels and is coupled to the picking trolley with the aid of guide rails. The two structures are usually mechanically connected via an innovative magnetic coupling.
The "permanent electromagnets" hold the Pick-by-Frame® and the picking trolley together. The Pick-by-Frame® is released from the trolley by pressing a button that neutralizes the permanent electromagnets.
Activation of orders
After the mechanical connection of Pick-by-Frame® , the barcode of the picking trolley is read first. The open order items are loaded and the process can be started.
Alternatively, RFID technology can also be used for automatic identification of the trolley. The LUCA software manages the Pick-by-Frame® connections to the trolleys and dynamically coordinates the necessary changeovers.
An order batch on a trolley can also be processed by several employees and frames (e.g. several levels or zones in the warehouse).
Stationary frames (without wheels)
The stationary frames have also been used in between. The frames are firmly anchored in the floor. The picking trolleys are positioned behind the frame.
The concept is very well suited to loading the picking trolleys with cartons. In this example, the prepared cartons are taken from the flow rack according to the Pick-to-Light displays, provided with a pre-printed label, married to the picking order and placed in the specified storage location.
Employee login
If desired, the system can support employee registration. During confirmation, the employee ID can be sent for each picked item. The information is usually evaluated on the HOST system.
Pick-by-Frame® process
The order picking process at LUCA is created according to customer requirements. The focus here is on customer-specific requirements. Basically, the employee is optimally guided through the warehouse and the reliable allocation of the articles to the orders is optimally supported by the technology.
Scanners are used to ensure quality and other data such as batch, serial number, etc. Various scanners can be used in the Pick-by-Frame® process. We have various stationary checkout scanners or mobile hand-held back scanners at our disposal.
Label printers can also be integrated into the process as required. All details of the equipment and processes are coordinated with customers and planners and recorded in specifications.
Battery change with Pick-by-Frame®
Modern lithium-ion batteries usually last for one or even several shifts. The charge status is checked directly on the battery. The Pick-by-Frame® system is designed in such a way that the battery can even be replaced during operation/jobs. When it is switched back on, all displays light up again automatically.
What is Pick-by-Frame ?
The battery, Pick-to-Light displays, scanner, printer and WiFi are mounted on a mobile frame. The "frame" is connected to an order picking trolley with the entire picking technology and provides optimum support for the simultaneous picking or sequencing of multiple orders.
Once the task is complete, the frame is uncoupled from the trolley. LUCA-Server controls the entire process. The Pick-by-Frame is one of the best manual picking systems.
Properties
- Multi-Order-Picking
- Scanner and Displays on board
- Lithium ion battery packs
- Optimal support
- High performance & quality
- Adaptation to any trolley possible
Options
- Access sensors (up or down)
- LED touch
- Sound beep
- Label printer on board
- High capacitive batteries
- Additional Smart-PC
Many years of experience in paperless picking
Logistics and production 2024
Pick-by-Frame
The ultimate picking solution
