Pallet Shuttles, like RackUSA’s Matador APS, are advanced automated systems available in both 2D and 4D configurations as well as fully automated or semi-automated systems. Engineered for seamless integration with any WMS, WCS, or WES—or for semi‑automated operation—the Matador APS delivers flexible, high‑density storage with exceptional warehouse efficiency.
Designed to maximize pallet storage density, throughput, and operational performance, the Matador APS provides a scalable, high‑performance solution designed for modern distribution centers. Its autonomous, multi‑directional electric shuttles deposit and retrieve pallets with exceptional precision—eliminating the need for stacker cranes, forklifts, or other automated handling equipment. This reduces forklift travel, minimizes congestion, and increases productivity across every shift.
With modular architecture and intuitive software, the Matador grows with your warehouse. Capacity, lane depth, and performance can be expanded without operational downtime, making it ideal for high‑density automated storage environments requiring real‑time control, rapid order fulfillment, and maximum use of cubic space.
The system also reduces forklift traffic, increases SKU density, and supports FIFO, LIFO, and real‑time pallet tracking. Each pallet receives a unique ID for accurate inventory control, optimized put‑away, and precise retrieval. Optional flue‑space management enhances safety and compliance while maintaining maximum storage efficiency
Each pallet is validated by measurement, weighing, and scanning before entering the system. This automated handling ensures correct loading, preventing errors and damage to boxes, goods, and shelves. Once validated, the satellite cart executes the placement or removal with high precision within the rack channels.
The automatic shuttle incorporates a self-charging system that eliminates operator intervention. The electric carts monitor their energy levels and autonomously navigate to the charging station, ensuring operational continuity and maximum availability in automated warehouses.
The 4-way pallet shuttle integrates advanced software that coordinates routes, levels, and priorities. This system allows each shuttle to move longitudinally and transversely, optimizing cargo flow and reducing times in high-performance automated storage operations.
For specific operations, the 2D shuttle offers an efficient alternative for storing pallets in large volumes and with low SKU variety. It is ideal for high-turnover warehouses that require speed, control, and lower initial investment.
Each pallet is validated by measurement, weighing, and scanning before entering the system. This automated handling ensures correct loading, preventing errors and damage to boxes, goods, and shelves. Once validated, the satellite cart executes the placement or removal with high precision within the rack channels.
The automatic shuttle incorporates a self-charging system that eliminates operator intervention. The electric carts monitor their energy levels and autonomously navigate to the charging station, ensuring operational continuity and maximum availability in automated warehouses.
The 4-way pallet shuttle integrates advanced software that coordinates routes, levels, and priorities. This system allows each shuttle to move longitudinally and transversely, optimizing cargo flow and reducing times in high-performance automated storage operations.
For specific operations, the 2D shuttle offers an efficient alternative for storing pallets in large volumes and with low SKU variety. It is ideal for high-turnover warehouses that require speed, control, and lower initial investment.
System design and engineering
We develop customized solutions through intralogistics engineering, maximizing space and shuttle system efficiency.
Software automation and integration
Seamless integration with your ERP or WMS, including shuttle WMS, ECS, and automation control systems.
Installation
Complete system installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliable and optimized performance from day one.
System updates and modernization
We update existing systems, including carts and modules for greater automation.
Maintenance and technical support
Preventive and corrective support to ensure storage continuity and operator safety.
Consulting and project management
We accompany each phase of the project, from design to commissioning of the automated warehouse.
We develop customized solutions through intralogistics engineering, maximizing space and shuttle system efficiency.
Seamless integration with your ERP or WMS, including shuttle WMS, WES, and automation control systems.
Complete system installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliable and optimized performance from day one.
We update existing systems, including
carts and modules for greater automation.
Preventive and corrective support to
ensure storage continuity
and operator safety.
From design through final commissioning, we stay by your side ensuring you—and your automated warehouse—are set up for success..
Ideal operations typically have Medium SKU count for deep lane efficiency, use FIFO/LIFO controls, require high-density bulk storage, need to maximize space, increase pallet throughput, want to reduce forklift traffic, and improve operational pallet flow.
Semi-automated systems have a lower initial cost with longer ROI making them more ideal for smaller operations looking to automate facilities and reduce forklift activities. Fully-automated solutions require a larger initial investment but offer greater labor savings and a faster return on investment. They further significantly reduce mh equipment requirements, lower damages, and require less work force to run comparably sized operations.
Shuttle systems offer higher storage density and scalability, often outperforming pallet-flow and push-back racking systems in long-term efficiency.
A dedicated WMS for shuttles and an ECS integrated with your existing ERP or WMS.
In many cases, yes; upgrades depend on system compatibility and project scope.
MAXIMUM DENSITY
The highest-density manual counterpart to the Automatic Pallet Shuttle. Forklifts drive directly into the structure for homogeneous SKUs with low rotation, where the ROI on autonomous carts is not justified.
High density
Manual high-density alternative to the Automatic Pallet Shuttle. Pallets slide back on inclined rails using a single aisle, delivering strong cubic efficiency without the investment in autonomous carts or control software.
Gravity-fed FIFO
Gravity-driven FIFO system for full pallets. Chosen over an Automatic Pallet Shuttle when cold storage, perishables, or strict date-based rotation define the operation and autonomous handling is not required.
Racking
Selective: Roll-Formed
Selective: Structural
Cantilever
Dynamic: Carton-Flow
Dynamic: Pallet-Flow
Dynamic: Push-Back
Pallet Shuttles (CS)
Mezzanine | Pick Modules (CS)
Rack Supported Buildings (CS)
Gravity Conveyor (CS)
Drive-In | Drive-Thru (CS)
Shelving
Shelving: Boltless Tab Rack
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