TGW Stingray Shuttle Review: Features and Uses of the 1,500 Totes per Hour Shuttle
Updated: 7 days ago
The TGW Stingray is a shuttle that stores and retrieves totes, cartons and trays inside high-density racking. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
Stingray shuttles run on rails within each racking level, moving load carriers to lifts and the conveyor system. TGW states up to 1,500 load carriers per hour per aisle, 25% more speed and about 10% higher system performance than earlier Stingray versions, and up to 90% less manual intervention. Self-healing realigns badly positioned loads, condition monitoring supports predictive maintenance, and shuttles need no commissioning. They work down to -30 °C and form the core of TGW's FlashPick fulfillment system. More than 25,000 have been sold. Speed, payload and rack height figures are not listed.
TGW Stingray Shuttle at a Glance
Throughput: 1,500 carriers/h per aisle
Temperature: Down to -30 °C
Loads: Cartons, totes, trays
Units sold: 25,000+
Commissioning: Plug and play
Price: on request
TGW Stingray Shuttle Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | TGW Stingray Shuttle |
Manufacturer | TGW Logistics |
Throughput | Up to 1,500 load carriers/h per aisle |
Speed | 25% faster than previous versions |
Manual intervention | Up to 90% less |
Temperature | Down to -30 °C |
Load carriers | Cartons, totes, trays |
Units sold | 25,000+ |
Payload and speed | Not stated |
Design and Build Quality
Redundant shuttles with self-healing load alignment and condition monitoring.
Software and Integration
FlashPick
TGW's automated fulfillment concept built around Stingray.
WERX
TGW warehouse management software.
TGW Stingray Shuttle Applications and Use Cases
Grocery
Chilled and frozen storage.
E-commerce
High-throughput tote handling.
Spare Parts
Dense small-part storage.
TGW Stingray Shuttle Price and Value
TGW Logistics does not publish a price for the TGW Stingray Shuttle; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the TGW Logistics Company Profile: History, Figures, Products and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
High throughput
Cold-capable
Self-healing
Large installed base
Cons
Speed and payload not stated
Part of larger system
No published price
Who Should Buy the TGW Stingray Shuttle?
It fits distribution centres needing dense, fast tote and carton storage.
TGW Stingray Shuttle FAQ
How much does the TGW Stingray Shuttle cost?
TGW Logistics does not publish a price for the TGW Stingray Shuttle; it is quoted on request.
What is the TGW Stingray?
A shuttle for automated storage and retrieval.
How fast is it?
Up to 1,500 load carriers per hour per aisle.
Can it work in freezers?
Yes, down to -30 °C.
What loads can it handle?
Cartons, totes and trays.
What is self-healing?
Automatic realignment of misplaced loads.
How many have been sold?
More than 25,000.
What system uses it?
TGW FlashPick.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
