Tornado

"We're saving between €25,000 and €30,000 every month thanks to the Tornado"

M S. Acacio, Recovery Mgr, IKEA San Sebastian, Spain

Tornado is a fast automated storage solution increasing productivity, floor space capacity, and picking efficiency. Constructed to the customers specification requirements, it ensures optimum use of warehouse space with rapid ROI. With its unique structure and easy to use software, it optimises storage efficiency and ensures low service requires.

Key facts

Benefits of the Tornado

  • More storage capability within the same floor space
  • Faster preparation time with increased customer satisfaction
  • Better work place ergonomics
  • Quick installation with minimum impact on the activity
  • Rapid servo drives controlling the V&H movements reduce picking and storage times while allowing the transfer of goods quickly and safely to and from their selected storage location

Advanced technology as standard

  • Robust and powerful lifting motor (5.5 kW)
  • Standard long life components for low maintenance operations
  • Easy to use PC control
  • Constructed to the customers specification requirements with tray sizes up to 4m
  • Rapid and accurate servo-drives
  • Unique lightweight lifting table
  • Silent operating storage system

Dedicated service and support

  • Unique simple design and structure ensure high reliability and low service requirements
  • 24/7 hot-line in local language worldwide
  • Training on the Tornado in local language

"Whenever I go for a new project, I see the machine develop. We change one part, the programme's improved, we add more functions. It's positive, we see the Product become better suited to our needs everyday."

JL. Sequin, IKEA Spain


Tornado Configurations