FastMove Monorail System Boosts Long-Distance Pallet Transport

Swisslog FastMove moves pallets at up to 6.6 ft/s (2 m/s) and handles loads up to 3,307 lb (1,500 kg) across long warehouse routes.

Long-distance pallet transport across complex warehouse layouts can strain conventional conveyor systems, driving up installation costs and consuming valuable floor space. Swisslog's FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system that moves palletized goods across warehouse facilities while maintaining high throughput and gentle handling.

The system reaches transport speeds up to 6.6 ft/s (2 m/s) and supports capacities exceeding 600 pallets per hour, using fewer components than conveyor-based transport to reduce installation and operational costs while improving space utilization. Its modular track design accommodates complex layouts and can be reconfigured with minimal effort, and throughput scales by adjusting the number of vehicles operating within the system, allowing a phased investment approach as demand changes.

The system supports controls and software-level upgrades for modernization and retrofit projects, extending the service life of existing intralogistics infrastructure without requiring full system replacement. It operates in temperatures from -22° to 122°F (-30° to 50°C) and handles loads up to 3,307 lb (1,500 kg), or up to 6,614 lb (3,000 kg) in twin-load configurations. Integration with warehouse management software enables intelligent control of material flows and synchronization between automated and manual processes.

Applications

  • Long-distance pallet transport
  • High-throughput material flow
  • ASRS, production, and shipping integration

Industries

  • Food & beverage
  • Retail
  • Consumer goods

Who It's For

  • Long transport distances with fewer components
  • Scalable throughput via phased vehicle additions
  • Deep-freeze to ambient temperature operation

Features:

  • Transport speeds up to 6.6 ft/s (2 m/s)
  • System capacity exceeding 600 pallets/h
  • Load capacity up to 3,307 lb (1,500 kg)
  • Twin-load capacity up to 6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
  • Operating temperature range -22° to 122°F (-30° to 50°C)
  • Modular track design for complex layouts
  • Throughput is scalable by adjusting vehicle count
  • Controls and software-level upgrade packages for modernization
  • Integration with warehouse management software for material flow control

Swisslog Logistics, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
(757) 820-3400
swisslog.com

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