Azimut logistics centre
Year:2020
Area:15 000 m2
ALUTECH products for efficient long-term operation
Package fitting the warehouse out with industrial doors and loading equipment speeds up loading and unloading operations.
About the project
The centre may have in up to 16 trucks with cargo at the same time. The warehouse complex is equipped with automated industrial sectional doors ProTrend and loading docks.
total area
Azimut is a logistics centre comprised of several storage units and offices within one large site. There are convenient driveways, maneuvering and parking space.
loading docks
Solutions implemented together with ALUTECH
ProTrend series industrial doors for reliable faultless operation
The doors are the best value for money, they are reliable and durable.
Door special features:
- thermal insulation of ProTrend series doors made of 40 mm thick sandwich panels is compared to the heat transmittance of a 55 cm thick brick wall;
- EPDM-seals alongside the door are crease resistant, do not absorb moisture and preserve elasticity at low temperatures. All these ensure reliable sealing of the whole structure;
- adjustable top and bottom roller brackets ensure close attachement of the door leaf to the opening, thus improving thermal transmittance and thermal insulation properties;
- standard door kit includes door leaf protection system from falling in case of spring or cable break;
- special design of steel sheets protects the sandwich panel from delamination in case of abrupt door closing.
Dock levellers SL with swing lip for loading dock arrangement
Dock leveller with 400 mm swing lip is an ideal solution for arranging the loading dock and saving money.
Specific features of the dock levellers:
- bear the dynamic load of 6 ton;
- a ten-year warranty from penetrating corrosion is applied;
- two lifting hydraulic cylinders protect the leveller against imbalance;
- stiffening ribs of the lifting part prevent from rutting;
- automatic lock of the hydraulic unit protects both cargo and forklift in case of sudden unforseen truck departure off the loading dock.
ALUTECH Targo automation for control of the industrial doors
ProPlus industrial doors are equipped with Targo motors with external control units. These motors are designed for automation of industrial structures with various operation intensity.
Automation peculiarities:
- operation life is 100 000 open-close cycles;
- faultless operation at voltage surges in the range of 160-270 V;
- duplex limit switches that guarantee door leaf stop precisely in the set position;
- integrated amperometric safety system for door leaf stop in case of obstacle encounter;
- IP 65 rating of protection: the housing is protected from dust and water penetration;
- heat-removing ribs on the motor housing protect it from overheating;
- operation can be switched to the safe manual control mode in case of power cutout.
Dock shelters DSF for maintaining comfortable temperature during transloading
Elastic PVC-sheets fit snugly the vehicle body protecting the cargo from precipitation and temperature drops.
Design features:
- the dock shelter folding frame is resistant to damage in case of incorrect vehicle parking;
- the front curtains are made of 3 mm thick PVC-sheets with double reinforcement;
- top and bottom PVC-coverings are separate parts. This makes it easier to replace them if they get damaged.
Dock houses DH for cargo protection
Loading docks ensure protection of cargo, personnel and storage facility from unfavourable weather.
Design features:
- two tension cables on the top of the dock house provide structural rigidity;
- prefabricated structure allows to install the dock house without welding. In case of damage, this makes repair process easier and cheaper;
- dock house roof inclined forward and rain channels ensure efficient water drainage.
Additional accessories
Steel wheel guides painted in bright yellow and rubber buffers allow to protect the loading equipment and building facade from accidental damage caused by driver incorrect parking to the loading dock.
A comprehensive ALUTECH solution made order process more convenient and allowed to save time and money, because all necessary equipment was purchased from one supplier.
