Hisaka Works constructed a heat exchanger plant (three floors) as part of the integration of its three operational headquarters. At the same time, the company introduced six automated warehouses/retrieval systems and achieved effective in-plant logistics.
Since the Heat Exchanger Operational Headquarters building has three stories, it was determined that the vertical movement of the crane in the automated warehouse would be effective as a lifter. This plan was actually put into practice using IHI’s automated warehouse/retrieval system, resulting in drastic improvements in material handling efficiency between floors.
The automated warehouse for small objects/products in process was furnished with entrances at ten locations in line with the first through third floors. This allowed speedy supply of the needed materials to the designated work areas.
Introducing the IHI system dramatically streamlined inventory counting, in addition to achieving centralized inventory control in real time.
Further streamlining is desired by linking and integrating with nearby computer systems for production/purchase control.
Automated warehouse/retrieval system for molds for a 40,000-ton press machine
Mold storing conditions
Automated warehouse/retrieval system for gaskets
Entrance for gaskets
Automated warehouse/retrieval system for small parts/products in process
Entrance for small parts/products in process
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