Bins
Bins
The Ultimate Combination Of Grid Storage Density, Durability And Safety.
Selecting a storage solution with suboptimal bin specifications can drive unexpected costs across the board—from inefficient warehouse usage to building code compliance and insurance expense.
Maximizing the use of horizontal and vertical space in warehouses to spread fixed costs over more shipping volume is always a top goal of fulfillment operations.
Through extensive evaluation and testing by FM Global, metal safety bins are proven to ultimately reduce fire loss risk, improve storage density and lower infrastructure and insurance costs.
Ocado’s grid supports mixing of plastic bins and metal safety bins up to 21 bins vertically to optimize for each site’s specific needs at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Bins
Key Features
Plastic bins and metal safety bins are designed to store a wide range of SKUs efficiently with traceability and low total cost of ownership.
Reliable Storage
All bins are designed for durability and to support a wide mix of SKUs with efficient, secure storage and transport throughout the grid.
Fire Suppression
Made from galvanized steel, metal safety bins are an industry-first and ratified by world-respected FM Global Group for ultimate fire risk protection.
Interoperability
Plastic bins and metal safety bins can be used interchangeably for optimal fire prevention and cost profile with each bin individually traceable through all steps of the fulfillment process.
Bins
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) bins.
What is the maximum payload that a bin can carry?
Payload includes bin weight. Plastic bins have a maximum payload of 30.6kg while metal bins can carry up to 29.3kg.
Is it possible to mix different bin types within the solution?
Yes, Ocado’s grid supports the mixing of plastic and metal safety bins, stacking up to 21 bins vertically to optimize each site’s needs at the lowest total cost. Plastic and metal bins can be used interchangeably for the necessary level of protection. Our Warehouse Execution System (WES) continuously moves metal bins to designated areas to maintain firebreaks 24/7.
Is it possible to have multiple SKUs within a bin?
Yes. Multi SKU bins enable consolidation of a configurable number of items to be stored and picked from the same bin.
What is the lifespan of a bin?
Plastic bins have been designed and tested to operate for 10 years, but typically last much longer, while metal bins have been designed to last for 20 years.
Does OIA have different sized bins?
Both our metal and plastic bins are roughly the same size and designed to fit in the same robot cavity. Our metal safety bins have slightly greater internal volume.
Bins
Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications
- Material plastic bins: Polypropylene
- Material metal safety bins: Galvanized Steel
Dimensions
- Plastic bins internal: L 606mm x W 406mm x H 344mm
- Plastic bins external: L 652mm x W 449mm x H 362mm
- Metal safety bins internal: L 609mm x W 409mm x H 358mm
- Metal safety bins external: L 651mm x W 451mm x H 362mm
Weight
- Plastic bins: 4.4kg
- Metal safety bins: 5.7kg
Payload
- Plastic bins: 30.6kg
- Metal safety bins: 29.3kg
Maximum Vertical Stack Height
- 21 bins
Lifespan
- Designed and tested to operate for 10 years of use for plastic bins
- 20 years for metal safety bins
110,000+
Metal Bins Now in Active Operation
21
Bin Stack Height For Unparalleled Cubic Storage Capacity
Bins
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