Ocado Storage Grid Review: Specs and Uses of the 21-Bin-High Cubic Storage Grid
Updated: 7 days ago
The Ocado storage grid is the steel structure that holds bins in the Ocado Storage and Retrieval System. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Bins stack inside the grid up to 21 high (7.6 m, needing a 12 m roof), and robots run on top. Heights from 1 to 21 bins are available, grids can span floors with bin lifts, and the modular build fits around pillars and odd walls. Ocado claims 33% more vertical storage per floor than the leading cubic alternative. Plastic or FM Global-accredited metal bins are offered, with Ocado citing up to 99.4% lower fire-loss risk for metal bins. It runs from -10 to +50 °C and has seismic options. Ocado gives the build module both as 2 x 2 cells and as 4 x 4 squares.
Ocado Storage Grid at a Glance
Max height: 21 bins (7.6 m)
Temperature: -10 to +50 °C
Bins: Plastic or metal
Seismic: Optional
Assembly: From 2 weeks
Price: on request
Ocado Storage Grid Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Ocado Storage Grid |
Manufacturer | Ocado Group |
Max height | 21 bins (7.6 m) |
Height options | 21, 16, 12, 10, 8, 4, 3 or 1 bins |
Minimum size | 2.8 x 3.1 m (16 cells) |
Bins | Plastic or FM Global-accredited metal |
Temperature | -10 to +50 °C |
Seismic | Option for North America, Europe and Asia |
Assembly | As little as 2 weeks |
Floor | TR34 FM2 concrete, ±15 mm |
Ocado describes the grid build module as multiples of 2 x 2 cells on the page and 4 x 4 squares in its FAQ.
Design and Build Quality
A steel frame with plastic track and a double-track layout for single-cell robots.
Software and Integration
Warehouse Execution Software
Manages inventory and bin positions.
Hummingbird Robots
Operate on top of the grid.
Ocado Storage Grid Applications and Use Cases
Grocery Fulfillment
Ambient, chilled and frozen.
Hazardous Goods
Metal safety bins.
Multi-Storey Sites
Grids across floors.
Ocado Storage Grid Price and Value
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Storage Grid; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Ocado Company Profile: History, Structure, Financials, Technology and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Very dense
Temperature flexible
Fire-rated bins
Fast assembly
Cons
Items must fit bins
Needs 12 m roof for max height
No published price
Who Should Buy the Ocado Storage Grid?
It fits retailers building high-density goods-to-person fulfillment.
Ocado Storage Grid FAQ
How much does the Ocado Storage Grid cost?
Ocado Intelligent Automation does not publish a price for the Ocado Storage Grid; it is quoted on request.
What is the Ocado storage grid?
The cubic storage structure of Ocado's AS/RS.
How high can it be?
Up to 21 bins, 7.6 m.
Can it run in freezers?
It operates from -10 to +50 °C.
Are metal bins available?
Yes, FM Global-accredited.
Is there a seismic option?
Yes.
How long does assembly take?
As little as two weeks.
What is the minimum size?
2.8 x 3.1 m, 16 cells.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
