Pick-by-Frame®
Flexible picking technology for Multi-Order-Picking
Thanks to the dockable frame construction, your existing order picking trolleys can be quickly equipped with mobile pick-by-light systems. The order picker picks several orders at the same time and is optimally supported in their work (Multi-Order-Picking). The order picking trolley can be changed within a few seconds.
Pick-by-Frame® refers to a picking method in which a mobile pick-by-light system is dynamically docked to a picking trolley. The entire picking technology is mounted on a frame with its own wheels. The system works in exactly the same way as Pick-by-Cart and requires less technology thanks to the frame. Just one frame for many picking carts!
The number of frames depends on the number of employees and not on the number of order picking carts.
Preparing the cartons or boxes
Before picking begins, the shipping cartons or boxes must be prepared. The trolley barcode is scanned. 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 carton can also occupy several spaces on the trolley.
Depending on the volume, several cartons/boxes can also be assigned to one order. Preparation is carried out as required. It can be done 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 attached to the order picking trolley using guide rails. The two structures are usually connected mechanically using 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 coupling of Pick-by-Frame®, the barcode of the picking cart is read first. The open order items are loaded and the process can be started.
RFID technology can also be used for automatic identification of the trolley. The LUCA software manages the connections between Pick-by-Frame® and the trolleys and dynamically coordinates the necessary switches.
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)
In the meantime, stationary frames have also found their use. The frames are firmly anchored in the floor. The picking trolleys are placed behind the frame.
The concept is very well suited for loading the picking trolleys with cardboard boxes. In this example, the prepared boxes are removed from the flow rack according to the pick-by-light displays, provided with a pre-printed label, matched with the picking order, and placed in the specified storage location.
Employee login
If desired, the system can support employee registration. When confirming, the employee ID can be sent for each picked item. The information is usually evaluated on the HOST system.
Pick-by-Frame® process
At LUCA, the picking process is created according to customer requirements. The focus here is on customer-specific requirements. Employees are guided through the warehouse in the most efficient way possible, and technology provides optimal support for the reliable allocation of items to orders.
Scanners are used to record quality and other data, such as batch, serial number, etc. Various scanners can be used in the Pick-by-Frame® process. We have a range of stationary cash register scanners and mobile hand-held 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 replacement for Pick-by-Frame®
Modern lithium-ion batteries are usually sufficient for one or even several shifts. The charge status is checked directly on the battery. The Pick-by-Frame® system is designed so that the battery can even be replaced during operation/orders. After switching back on, all displays light up again automatically.
What is Pick-by-Frame
The battery, pick-by-light displays, scanner, printer, and WiFi are mounted on a mobile frame. The "frame" is connected to a picking trolley with all the picking technology and provides optimal support for the simultaneous picking or sequencing of multiple orders.
Once the task is complete, the frame is disconnected from the vehicle again. LUCA-Server controls the entire process. Pick-by-Frame one of the best manual picking systems available.
Properties
- Multi-Order-Picking
- Scanners and displays on board
- Lithium-ion battery packs
- Optimal support
- High performance & quality
- Can be adapted to any car
options
- Access sensors (up or down)
- LED touch
- Sound beep
- Label printer on board
- High-capacity batteries
- Additional Smart PC
Many years of experience in paperless picking
Logistics and Production 2024
Pick-by-Frame
The ultimate order picking
