Pallet handling systems PHS Pro

Maximum flexibility in pallet handling

Liebherr’s proven modular design for the PHS Pro, with individual modules such as the rack being adapted to individual requirements and designed to customer specifications. This makes optimal use of the available space.

In addition to the four standard sizes, Liebherr also implements special solutions for special tasks; for example, intermediate storage for refrigerator housings or buffer storage in production lines.

Verified cost savings and increased capacity with our pallet handling system

The advantage of a pallet handling system is the reduction of unit costs. This results from the increase in the machine runtime of machining centers without automation achieve utilization of up to 50%. A PHS increases the machine utilization rate to 90%. Since you can now produce considerably more with the available machines, the unit costs fall dramatically by up to 40%.

Heavy load automation, simple and safe

Heavy loads are our specialty. Our PHS Pro in particular is designed for the automation of large machines which are used, for example, in the machining of heavy fittings, structural components for aviation or transmission parts for trucks and construction machinery. Unlike crane loading, the PHS Pro saves on lifting gear for part handling at the crane as well as intermediate storage areas. As a result, the production area is compact, uncluttered and, above all, well organized.

Material management integrated into automation

In the holistic system concept of the PHS Pro, raw materials and finished parts management can be integrated in addition to pallet management. In addition to the storage for machine pallets, there is also an area for material pallets and the cell control manages the entire process from the raw part to the finished part. This simplifies the surrounding logistics, allowing large input and output stations to be omitted, with parts simply being fed in or removed from the system as required.

Software integration for pallet handling systems

Production that organizes itself? Our software solutions for controlling flexible manufacturing systems make the impossible possible. As a link for all the interfaces, our cell control performs horizontal and vertical integration. This is how we support you along the entire value chain.

Flexible automation perfectly organized by means of order management

Order management is the core element of cell control. It ensures on-time production and, depending on the manufacturing strategy, just-in-time production as well. The possibility of vertically integrating your ERP system enables orders to be generated directly according to your delivery times. The cell control then creates the appropriate work schedules, checks resources and guides the operator through the necessary steps.

Cell control: following the material flow step by step

After the cell control has determined the orders and subdivided them into task packages, it’s the operators turn to set up parts, organize resources and report back the status. The cell control conveniently ensures that nothing has been forgotten and all the deadlines have been met. The setup dialog with indications for workpiece clamping, for example, can be generated directly from the CAM.

Focus on process optimization

Are you not yet satisfied and do you want to enhance the productivity of your flexible manufacturing system even further? The cell control helps you to do so. Statistical evaluations enable conclusions to be drawn about optimization. In the event of malfunctions, you receive immediate information. Alarms are provided in real time in the desired channels this means you don’t lose a second of your manufacturing capacity.