TPT September 2018

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Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG

Vacuum suction units place the products directly onto the shuttle tables of the two machines. The suction units can also remove finished parts and remnants

Mr Seifermann. “This makes it easier to operate and increases the stock transparency.” In addition, the warehouse management system is connected with the company’s ERP system, ensuring a consistent data flow and smooth order processing. “For us it was – and still is – a great relief to be able to consult Kasto regarding both hardware and software,” added Mr Verschuuren. Fast troubleshooting Since many of De Cromvoirtse’s machines run unattended, they are equipped with cameras. In an emergency, malfunc- tions are reported directly to employees’ smartphones so that they can react swiftly. In addition, both the Uniline and the Unitower system can be monitored remotely. “If necessary, Kasto’s experts can access the facility online from Germany and rectify any problems,” explained Mr van den Hurk. But he notes that this has rarely been necessary. “The facility is perfectly reliable, and thanks to training of our employees by Kasto, operator errors are also very uncommon.” De Cromvoirtse’s two managing directors are highly satisfied with their choice of the German storage technology specialist.

The load carriers are handled by a stacker crane with a central crossbeam

“Kasto gave us optimum support in our latest project, as it did from the very start of our cooperation,” said Mr Verschuuren. “It listened to our requirements and presented an ideal solution.” “We’ve achieved yet another big increase in productivity, while also making work easier for our employees,” added Mr van den Hurk. The steel company’s customers continue to benefit from short delivery times. “In fact, our facility has become so interesting to other companies that we get frequent requests from the Netherlands and abroad for a chance to have a look,” said Mr Verschuuren. “This is further proof that Kasto has helped us to implement a system that you don’t see every day.”

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When it turned out that De Cromvoirtse‘s existing storage facility had reached its limits, Kasto installed an additional Unitower storage system

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