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2. Automated storage and retrieval system - Wikipedia

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   Vertical Lift Storage Modules (VLSM) - These are also called vertical lift automated storage/retrieval systems. All of the next AS/RS types are designed around a horizontal aisle. The same principle of using a center aisle to access loads is used, except that the aisle is vertical.

3. Warehouse - Wikipedia

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   Automation is also common where land is expensive, as automated storage systems can use vertical space efficiently. These high-bay storage areas are often more than 10 meters (33 feet) high, with some over 20 meters (65 feet) high. Automated storage systems can be built up to 40m high.

4. Material-handling equipment - Wikipedia

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   Transport equipment is used to move material from one location to another (e.g., between workplaces, between a loading dock and a storage area, etc.), while positioning equipment is used to manipulate material at a single location. [3] The major subcategories of transport equipment are conveyors, cranes, and industrial trucks.

5. Oil terminal - Wikipedia

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   Historical oil tank using steel rivets to attach wall metal plates. Originally, open pits and cubic reservoirs were used for industrial oil storage. The vertical cylindrical steel reservoir [] structure was pioneered by Russian engineer Vladimir Shukhov during his work for Branobel oil company.

6. Pallet racking - Wikipedia

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   If the system is loaded from the back and unloaded from the front, it is FIFO; if the system is loaded and unloaded from the front it is a LIFO system. Compact mobilized pallet racks (also known as motorized mobile pallet racks or mobile industrial rack system), [3] are designed to maximize the use of warehouse storage space. This can reduce ...

7. Storage tank - Wikipedia

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   Storage tanks are available in many shapes: vertical and horizontal cylindrical; open top and closed top; flat bottom, cone bottom, slope bottom and dish bottom. Large tanks tend to be vertical cylindrical, with flat bottoms, and a fixed frangible or floating roof, or to have rounded corners transition from the vertical side wall to bottom ...