
OSRS / Combine+Separate
Combine, Separate, Load & Outload
Use Your Grid To Securely Store Outbound Orders Prior To Dispatch.
Storage space, handling fatigue, tracking and security implications of completed orders in the fulfillment process can be costly and are often overlooked when evaluating automation options. The Combine+Separate Machine replaces complex, costly and risky integration of extra equipment & processes, simplifying your supply chain.
Many technology providers leave it up to their customers to manage the handling of completed orders during the fulfillment process. As a customer of our own technology, we know that a holistic approach is far more efficient. So we created the Combine+Separate Machine, an automated solution for storing completed orders within the OSRS grid.
The Combine+Separate Machine replaces complex, costly and risky integration of extra equipment & processes by automating the insertion and removal of delivery containers into plastic and metal storage bins for secure, traceable transport in the grid. It optimizes the flow of these containers to and from pick stations, and to outbound processes (e.g. by store aisle for retail store replenishment delivery), reducing human touchpoints.
Integrated with our Warehouse Execution System (WES) software, the Combine+Separate Machine enables high-throughput, flexible picking within the grid, supporting pre-picking, buffering, and sequencing for dispatch on specific routes without any single point of failure.
The machine eliminates a costly need for extra conveyor, third-party systems and floorspace by simply buffering picked orders back into the grid for temporary storage—all while using customers’ own delivery containers.
Key Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ocado Storage and Retrieval System (OSRS) pick stations.
The Combine+Separate Machine can handle a variety of different totes and RPCs through customizable, interchangeable container manipulators. This includes containers made from materials such as plastic and cardboard.
The flexibility in compatible container type allows for customers to retain their existing assets already integrated into their supply chain.
OSRS / Combine+Separate
Technical Specifications
Performance
- Throughput: 175 bin presentations per hour1
- Uptime: >99%
1 Bin presentation rate will vary based on grid height and application
Components
- Electro-mechanical Bin manipulators
- Internal Bin positioning conveyors
- Grid interface conveyors
- Electrical control panel, emergency stop and reset buttons
Resource Requirements
- Power: 4.2 kW (nominal)
- Network: RJ45 100 Mb/s ethernet ports
Physical Data
- Dimensions: 5.5m x W 2m x H 2.1m
- Weight: 1,500kg
- Operating environment: Temperature +2 to +28C; Humidity: 20-80%
Certifications
- CE & NRTL Approval
- Seismic compliant