KNAPP Evo Shuttle Review: Specs and Uses of the 1D and 2D Shuttle Storage System
Updated: 7 days ago
The KNAPP Evo Shuttle is a shuttle system for automated storage of containers, cartons and trays. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, versions and uses.
Quick Verdict
The Evo Shuttle is KNAPP's current high-performance small-parts store. Shuttles run on each level of a rack that can exceed 30 m, handling loads from 250 mm square up to 850 by 650 mm and 50 kg, stored up to four deep. Lifts at each rack line perform more than 1,000 double cycles per hour. Two versions exist: in the 1D system each shuttle serves one level of one aisle; in the 2D system shuttles change aisles and can reach every lift on their level, which removes the link between an aisle and its throughput. It works down to -28 °C. Shuttle speed is not stated.
KNAPP Evo Shuttle at a Glance
Payload: up to 50 kg
Load sizes: 250 x 250 mm to 850 x 650 mm
Storage depth: up to 4 locations
Rack height: over 30 m
Lift performance: more than 1,000 double cycles per hour
Price: on request
KNAPP Evo Shuttle Technical Specifications
The table below lists the manufacturer's specifications.
Specification | KNAPP Evo Shuttle |
Manufacturer | KNAPP |
Type | Shuttle storage system |
Payload | Up to 50 kg |
Load types | Containers, cartons, trays |
Load sizes | 250 x 250 mm to 850 x 650 mm |
Storage depth | Up to 4 locations |
Rack height | Over 30 m |
Lift performance | More than 1,000 double cycles per hour at each rack line |
Operating temperature | -28 to 40 °C |
Versions | Evo Shuttle 1D; Evo Shuttle 2D |
Compliance | Meets FM Global requirements |
Shuttle travel speed is not stated on the page.
Design and Versions
In the 1D version there is one shuttle per level and aisle. In the 2D version shuttles move across aisles on their level and can use any lift, so the number of shuttles and lifts is chosen for the throughput needed, not by the rack layout.
Software and Integration
Warehouse Software
The system is controlled by KNAPP's KiSoft software.
Reference Systems
KNAPP cites an eyewear distribution centre with 450 shuttles and 500,000 storage locations, and a cosmetics site storing and retrieving 12,500 containers per hour.
KNAPP Evo Shuttle Uses
Goods-to-Person Picking
Supplying pick stations at high rates.
Buffering and Sequencing
Holding and ordering containers for dispatch.
Deep-Freeze Storage
Operation down to -28 °C.
KNAPP Evo Shuttle Price and Value
KNAPP does not publish a price for the Evo Shuttle; systems are engineered and quoted per project.
For the company behind the product, read the KNAPP Company Profile: History, Structure, Products and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Racks over 30 m
Loads of many sizes up to 50 kg
2D version decouples aisles and throughput
Works at -28 °C
Meets FM Global requirements
Cons
Shuttle speed not stated
Large fixed investment
No published price
Who Should Buy the KNAPP Evo Shuttle?
It fits large distribution centres that need very high throughput of small loads.
KNAPP Evo Shuttle FAQ
How much does the KNAPP Evo Shuttle cost?
KNAPP does not publish a price; systems are quoted per project.
How much can the KNAPP Evo Shuttle carry?
Up to 50 kg per load.
How high can a KNAPP Evo Shuttle system be?
Over 30 m.
What sizes of load does the KNAPP Evo Shuttle handle?
From 250 x 250 mm to 850 x 650 mm.
What is the difference between Evo Shuttle 1D and 2D?
In 1D each shuttle serves one level of one aisle; in 2D shuttles change aisles and can reach all lifts on a level.
How deep can the KNAPP Evo Shuttle store?
Up to 4 locations deep.
Can the KNAPP Evo Shuttle work in a freezer?
Yes, from -28 to 40 °C.
How fast are the lifts of the KNAPP Evo Shuttle?
More than 1,000 double cycles per hour at each rack line.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
