Multi-Temperature Storage
Seamlessly combine ambient, chilled, and frozen storage within a single automated AutoStore system. Designed for flexibility, operational efficiency, and optimal working conditions, the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution (MTS) optimizes the way businesses manage temperature-sensitive goods.
One system, three temperature zones
The Multi-Temperature Solution is a modular enhancement to the AutoStore system that enables frozen storage areas to be embedded inside a chilled grid. This means your operation can now manage frozen, chilled, and ambient products in one streamlined, compact automation system.
Frozen zone
(-25°C to -18°C)
Chilled zone
(1°C to 6°C)
Ambient zone
(15–25°C)
How It Works
- Frozen goods are stored in isolated Frozen Modules inside a chilled AutoStore grid.
- AutoStore Robots operate entirely in the chilled zone (1°C to 6°C), picking frozen bins and delivering them to picking Ports.
- Picking always happens in the chilled zone. Operators never enter frozen areas.
- The system runs on standard AutoStore infrastructure without robot modifications.
Benefits
Multi-Zone Capability
Integrate frozen, chilled, and ambient storage in one grid.
Operator Comfort
Frozen products picked in chilled zones improve working conditions.
Energy Savings
Up to 40% energy reduction compared to operating separate facilities.
Low Complexity
No changes to grid layout or robot functionality required.
Fast Deployment
Supports brownfield installations in existing chilled/frozen environments.
Modular & Scalable
Add modules as your storage needs grow.
Standard* Frozen Module Requirements
- Freezing Chamber: An attached, separately dedicated mechanical room containing HVAC equipment
- Only available with the 16-level Bin Grid (330 Bins)
- Occupied footprint of 12.1 m X 5.6 m (65 m2)
- Installation within a 1°C (35.6°F) to 6°C (42.8°F) chilled temperature environment
- Chilled environment surrounding the frozen area cannot exceed 50% relative humidity (- 6.5°C or 20.3°F dew point)
- Minimum 2300 chilled Bins per Frozen Module to prevent overcooling the Robots (assumed 80/20 bin distribution).
- Chilled storage room air coolers hung from the ceiling should not be placed directly above the frozen Grid.
Standard* Frozen Module Capabilities
- Fixed Grid Footprint: 19 (X-narrow edge) by 8 (Y-wide edgecells)
- Max available Storage Cells: 19 X 6 (equivalent to 13 Bin stacks of 330 mm height Bin)
- 50% holes required.
- Maximum 1425, 330 mm Bins (50% holes included). Storage Temperature: -25°C to -18°C
- Several identical standard Frozen Modules can be installed if more storage capacity is needed
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