Production space is becoming increasingly valuable. At the same time, manufacturing processes are becoming more complex, and requirements for flexibility, throughput and process reliability continue to grow. In many existing production layouts, there is often little room to integrate additional horizontal buffer lines. For window manufacturing and production companies, this creates a central challenge: how can more intermediate buffer capacity be created without sacrificing valuable floor space?
With the ASR-V-22 Compact, URBAN Maschinenbau offers an innovative solution for the space-saving intermediate buffering of frames and sashes. The system is based on a new principle: vertical buffering instead of conventional horizontal storage.
More Buffer Capacity with Significantly Less Floor Space
Conventional horizontal buffer systems require a considerable amount of production space. The ASR-V-22 Compact, by contrast, makes efficient use of the available hall height. This significantly reduces the required footprint.
While traditional horizontal buffer systems typically require around 90 m², the ASR-V-22 Compact operates with only approximately 38 m². This corresponds to a floor space reduction of more than 60 percent.
For production companies, this means:
- more buffer capacity in a significantly smaller footprint
- better use of existing production areas
- easier integration into restricted hall layouts
- new opportunities for modernisation and expansion
- greater flexibility for future expansion stages
Especially in existing production facilities where expanding the available floor space is difficult or not possible, URBAN’s vertical buffering solution opens up new possibilities.
Vertical Buffer Storage for Efficient Intermediate Storage
The ASR-V-22 Compact is designed as an automatic vertical buffer storage system. Frames and sashes are temporarily stored in a space-saving vertical arrangement instead of being buffered across long horizontal lines.
This makes the system particularly suitable for production environments where continuous material flow needs to be maintained without blocking additional floor space. Vertical buffering supports a structured, compact and efficient organisation within the production process.
Gentle Handling and Optimised Material Flow
Another key advantage of vertical buffering is the gentle handling of elements. In horizontal buffer systems, a swivelling movement is often required. With the ASR-V-22 Compact, this movement is eliminated.
As a result, frames and sashes are transported with fewer movements. This reduces the risk of damage while also contributing to more stable production processes.
Users benefit from:
- shorter access times
- more stable production workflows
- increased process reliability
- gentler handling of elements
- optimised material flow
- more efficient use of existing infrastructure
The combination of a compact design, automated movement and gentle vertical storage makes the ASR-V-22 Compact a powerful solution for modern production processes in window manufacturing.
High Capacity in a Compact Footprint
With sufficient hall height, the ASR-V-22 Compact provides up to 22 storage slots. Depending on the size of the elements, these slots can be loaded twice. This creates an intermediate storage capacity of up to 44 sashes.
URBAN Maschinenbau has developed a solution that combines high storage capacity with minimal space requirements. Especially in production facilities with limited floor space, this can be a decisive advantage for avoiding bottlenecks and stabilising material flow.
Technical Highlights of the ASR-V-22 Compact
The ASR-V-22 Compact stands out thanks to its compact design, automated movement sequences and practical equipment.
Key technical features at a glance:
- automatic vertical buffer storage system
- servo-controlled vertical and horizontal movement
- cycle time of approx. 1 minute per storage and retrieval process
- maximum element size: 1,600 × 2,800 mm
- maximum load per slot: 50 kg
- up to 22 storage slots
- intermediate storage capacity of up to 44 sashes
- user-friendly industrial PC
These features make the system a flexible and efficient solution for the automated intermediate buffering of frames and sashes.
Greater Efficiency for Existing Production Areas
Many production companies face the challenge of making their manufacturing processes more efficient without having additional hall space available. This is exactly where the ASR-V-22 Compact comes in.
By making consistent use of the available hall height, the system increases buffer capacity without compromising material flow. At the same time, it supports greater process reliability and better structuring of production workflows.
The ASR-V-22 Compact extends the URBAN logistics portfolio with a compact solution for companies that want to use their existing production space more efficiently and prepare their manufacturing operations for future requirements.
Conclusion: Vertical Buffering as the Answer to Limited Production Space
With the ASR-V-22 Compact, URBAN Maschinenbau demonstrates how modern intermediate buffering in window manufacturing can be rethought. Instead of occupying valuable floor space with horizontal buffer lines, the system uses the available hall height to create more capacity in less space.
For companies looking to optimise production, improve material flow and make better use of existing production areas, the ASR-V-22 Compact offers a well-designed and practical solution.
Your challenge: increase capacity without expanding production space?
The ASR-V-22 Compact from URBAN Maschinenbau provides the answer: compact, efficient and process-reliable.
