cts REEL Tower
Modular SMT Storage System for High-Density Reel Logistics
The REEL Tower offers a compact and modularly expandable solution for the automated storage and provision of SMT component reels. The system specializes in handling common reel sizes from 7“ to 15” and, thanks to its vertical design of up to 4 meters, enables maximum utilization of room height.
Integration into the existing software landscape ensures seamless traceability and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines. Thanks to optional MSD environments and flexible batch output modules for AMRs, the REEL Tower guarantees error-free, process-reliable component supply even with growing production requirements.
cts REEL Tower
Modular SMT Storage System for High-Density Reel Logistics
The REEL Tower offers a compact and modularly expandable solution for the automated storage and provision of SMT component reels. The system specializes in handling common reel sizes from 7“ to 15” and, thanks to its vertical design of up to 4 meters, enables maximum utilization of room height.
Integration into the existing software landscape ensures seamless traceability and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines. Thanks to optional MSD environments and flexible batch output modules for AMRs, the REEL Tower guarantees error-free, process-reliable component supply even with growing production requirements.
cts REEL Tower
Modular SMT Storage System for High-Density Reel Logistics
The REEL Tower offers a compact and modularly expandable solution for the automated storage and provision of SMT component reels. The system specializes in handling common reel sizes from 7“ to 15” and, thanks to its vertical design of up to 4 meters, enables maximum utilization of room height.
Integration into the existing software landscape ensures seamless traceability and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines. Thanks to optional MSD environments and flexible batch output modules for AMRs, the REEL Tower guarantees error-free, process-reliable component supply even with growing production requirements.
Modular SMT Reel Logistics and Vertical Density
Space Utilization through Vertical Scaling
The towers are available in heights of up to 4 m, allowing full use of the room height in production. This results in enormous storage capacity on a minimal floor space.
Specialized Handling of Common Reel Formats
The system is specifically designed for storing SMT component reels in sizes ranging from 7“ to 15”. It ensures precise component delivery and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines.
High Capacity through Modular Clustering
Thanks to the modular design, individual towers can be combined into clusters to grow flexibly with increasing requirements. In the largest configuration, a cluster can achieve a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7", 8mm).
Safe Storage for MSD Components
Optionally, the SMT Reel Tower can be equipped with a controlled environment for storing moisture-sensitive (MSL-sensitive) components. This minimizes risks during handling and quality assurance.
Efficient Batch Supply via Pike Carriers
The integrable Pike carrier module enables automated storage and retrieval of entire batches. These units can then be flexibly distributed to the lines using hand trucks or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Complete Traceability and IT Integration
Modern software interfaces ensure seamless integration with the existing IT landscape. This enables complete traceability and documented control over the entire reel logistics process.
Uninterrupted Assembly without Search Times
The REEL Tower was specifically developed to secure high-speed SMT production where the greatest risks lurk: in manual material handling, quality assurance, and MSD compliance. While placement machines set new benchmarks, material preparation and setup processes often depend on manual steps that can cause errors, mispicks, or time losses.
As a documented and automated control point for reel logistics, the system minimizes these risks. SMT component reels are not only stored in a highly compact manner, but also precisely identified and tracked in real time.
Compatible with all standard SMT rolls: 7“ to 15” (EIA/JEDEC standard)
| Material Type | Typical Dimensions | Load Capacity | Note & Area of application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7" SMT Reels | Ø178 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Standard Reel format for SMD components |
| 10" SMT Reels | Ø258 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 13" SMT Reels | Ø330 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 15" SMT Reels | Ø380 mm / Max 100mm Width | Large Format Reels | Large Reel Format |
Six facts for scalability: Modular SMT Reel Logistics and Vertical Density
Six facts for scalability: Modular SMT Reel Logistics and Vertical Density
Space Utilization through Vertical Scaling
The towers are available in heights of up to 4 m, allowing full use of the room height in production. This results in enormous storage capacity on a minimal floor space.
Specialized Handling of Common Reel Formats
The system is specifically designed for storing SMT component reels in sizes ranging from 7“ to 15”. It ensures precise component delivery and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines.
High Capacity through Modular Clustering
Thanks to the modular design, individual towers can be combined into clusters to grow flexibly with increasing requirements. In the largest configuration, a cluster can achieve a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7", 8mm).
Safe Storage for MSD Components
Optionally, the SMT Reel Tower can be equipped with a controlled environment for storing moisture-sensitive (MSL-sensitive) components. This minimizes risks during handling and quality assurance.
Efficient Batch Supply via Pike Carriers
The integrable Pike carrier module enables automated storage and retrieval of entire batches. These units can then be flexibly distributed to the lines using hand trucks or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Complete Traceability and IT Integration
Modern software interfaces ensure seamless integration with the existing IT landscape. This enables complete traceability and documented control over the entire reel logistics process.
Space Utilization through Vertical Scaling
The towers are available in heights of up to 4 m, allowing full use of the room height in production. This results in enormous storage capacity on a minimal floor space.
Specialized Handling of Common Reel Formats
The system is specifically designed for storing SMT component reels in sizes ranging from 7“ to 15”. It ensures precise component delivery and synchronization of the material flow with the assembly lines.
High Capacity through Modular Clustering
Thanks to the modular design, individual towers can be combined into clusters to grow flexibly with increasing requirements. In the largest configuration, a cluster can achieve a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7", 8mm).
Safe Storage for MSD Components
Optionally, the SMT Reel Tower can be equipped with a controlled environment for storing moisture-sensitive (MSL-sensitive) components. This minimizes risks during handling and quality assurance.
Efficient Batch Supply via Pike Carriers
The integrable Pike carrier module enables automated storage and retrieval of entire batches. These units can then be flexibly distributed to the lines using hand trucks or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Complete Traceability and IT Integration
Modern software interfaces ensure seamless integration with the existing IT landscape. This enables complete traceability and documented control over the entire reel logistics process.
Uninterrupted Assembly without Search Times
The REEL Tower was specifically developed to secure high-speed SMT production where the greatest risks lurk: in manual material handling, quality assurance, and MSD compliance. While placement machines set new benchmarks, material preparation and setup processes often depend on manual steps that can cause errors, mispicks, or time losses.
As a documented and automated control point for reel logistics, the system minimizes these risks. SMT component reels are not only stored in a highly compact manner, but also precisely identified and tracked in real time.
Uninterrupted Assembly without Search Times
The REEL Tower was specifically developed to secure high-speed SMT production where the greatest risks lurk: in manual material handling, quality assurance, and MSD compliance. While placement machines set new benchmarks, material preparation and setup processes often depend on manual steps that can cause errors, mispicks, or time losses.
As a documented and automated control point for reel logistics, the system minimizes these risks. SMT component reels are not only stored in a highly compact manner, but also precisely identified and tracked in real time.
Compatible with all standard SMT rolls: 7“ to 15” (EIA/JEDEC standard)
| Material Type | Typical Dimensions | Load Capacity | Note & Area of application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7" SMT Reels | Ø178 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Standard Reel format for SMD components |
| 10" SMT Reels | Ø258 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 13" SMT Reels | Ø330 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 15" SMT Reels | Ø380 mm / Max 100mm Width | Large Format Reels | Large Reel Format |
Compatible with all standard SMT rolls: 7“ to 15” (EIA/JEDEC standard)
| Material Type | Typical Dimensions | Load Capacity | Note & Area of application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7" SMT Reels | Ø178 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Standard Reel format for SMD components |
| 10" SMT Reels | Ø258 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 13" SMT Reels | Ø330 mm / Max 100mm Width | Up to 5kg | Medium Reel Format |
| 15" SMT Reels | Ø380 mm / Max 100mm Width | Large Format Reels | Large Reel Format |
Maximum Vertical Density: Efficient Use of Space as a Tower
The architecture of the SMT Reel Tower breaks with conventional storage concepts and makes consistent use of the vertical dimension of your production hall. The modular tower design allows us to achieve enormous storage density on a minimal footprint without having to stack reels in two layers. This guarantees minimal access times and highly efficient, automated material provision.
The modular architecture allows flexible scaling of storage capacity. With tower heights of up to 4 meters (exactly 3,860 mm), the available space is used optimally. In a cluster, the system thus achieves a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7" / 8 mm). Even the compact stand-alone basic version offers space for up to 1,520 rolls on a footprint of only 1,550 mm x 1,600 mm.
Vertical scaling up to a height of 3,860 mm allows you to exploit the full potential of your hall height and store up to 4,176 rolls in a very small space.
By simply clustering towers, you can flexibly adapt your logistics capacity to increasing assembly numbers without having to replace the entire system.
The system eliminates the risk of incorrect picks and expired MSD storage times through automated identification and optional climate-controlled storage.
Maximum Vertical Density: Efficient Use of Space as a Tower
The architecture of the SMT Reel Tower breaks with conventional storage concepts and makes consistent use of the vertical dimension of your production hall. The modular tower design allows us to achieve enormous storage density on a minimal footprint without having to stack reels in two layers. This guarantees minimal access times and highly efficient, automated material provision.
The modular architecture allows flexible scaling of storage capacity. With tower heights of up to 4 meters (exactly 3,860 mm), the available space is used optimally. In a cluster, the system thus achieves a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7" / 8 mm). Even the compact stand-alone basic version offers space for up to 1,520 rolls on a footprint of only 1,550 mm x 1,600 mm.
Maximum Vertical Density: Efficient Use of Space as a Tower
The architecture of the SMT Reel Tower breaks with conventional storage concepts and makes consistent use of the vertical dimension of your production hall. The modular tower design allows us to achieve enormous storage density on a minimal footprint without having to stack reels in two layers. This guarantees minimal access times and highly efficient, automated material provision.
The modular architecture allows flexible scaling of storage capacity. With tower heights of up to 4 meters (exactly 3,860 mm), the available space is used optimally. In a cluster, the system thus achieves a capacity of up to 4,176 rolls (7" / 8 mm). Even the compact stand-alone basic version offers space for up to 1,520 rolls on a footprint of only 1,550 mm x 1,600 mm.
Vertical scaling up to a height of 3,860 mm allows you to exploit the full potential of your hall height and store up to 4,176 rolls in a very small space.
By simply clustering towers, you can flexibly adapt your logistics capacity to increasing assembly numbers without having to replace the entire system.
The system eliminates the risk of incorrect picks and expired MSD storage times through automated identification and optional climate-controlled storage.
Vertical scaling up to a height of 3,860 mm allows you to exploit the full potential of your hall height and store up to 4,176 rolls in a very small space.
By simply clustering towers, you can flexibly adapt your logistics capacity to increasing assembly numbers without having to replace the entire system.
The system eliminates the risk of incorrect picks and expired MSD storage times through automated identification and optional climate-controlled storage.
Precise Reel Handling and Automated Batch Transport
The central control unit of the REEL Tower is specially designed for the precise and safe handling of SMT component reels between 7“ and 15”. It ensures cycle-accurate provision of components and synchronizes the material flow directly with your assembly lines.
The optional Pike Carrier Module offers particular added value for automated factories: It enables the storage and retrieval of entire roll batches, which can then be seamlessly distributed to the lines by autonomous mobile robots (AMR) or manually. Through the seamless digital documentation of every gripper movement, the system ensures complete traceability and control over the MSD status of your components.
Precise Reel Handling and Automated Batch Transport
The central control unit of the REEL Tower is specially designed for the precise and safe handling of SMT component reels between 7“ and 15”. It ensures cycle-accurate provision of components and synchronizes the material flow directly with your assembly lines.
The optional Pike Carrier Module offers particular added value for automated factories: It enables the storage and retrieval of entire roll batches, which can then be seamlessly distributed to the lines by autonomous mobile robots (AMR) or manually. Through the seamless digital documentation of every gripper movement, the system ensures complete traceability and control over the MSD status of your components.
Precise multi-format handling and automatic identification ensure that only the correct component reaches the line.
The Pike Carrier Module transforms time-consuming individual accesses into highly efficient batch processes.
The seamless AMR interface frees your skilled personnel from simple transport tasks.
Precise Reel Handling and Automated Batch Transport
The central control unit of the REEL Tower is specially designed for the precise and safe handling of SMT component reels between 7“ and 15”. It ensures cycle-accurate provision of components and synchronizes the material flow directly with your assembly lines.
The optional Pike Carrier Module offers particular added value for automated factories: It enables the storage and retrieval of entire roll batches, which can then be seamlessly distributed to the lines by autonomous mobile robots (AMR) or manually. Through the seamless digital documentation of every gripper movement, the system ensures complete traceability and control over the MSD status of your components.
Precise multi-format handling and automatic identification ensure that only the correct component reaches the line.
The Pike Carrier Module transforms time-consuming individual accesses into highly efficient batch processes.
The seamless AMR interface frees your skilled personnel from simple transport tasks.
Precise multi-format handling and automatic identification ensure that only the correct component reaches the line.
The Pike Carrier Module transforms time-consuming individual accesses into highly efficient batch processes.
The seamless AMR interface frees your skilled personnel from simple transport tasks.
System Integration: Order-Driven Material Logistics via WMS
The
REEL Tower is integrated into your IT infrastructure via the cts AXES middleware. This software acts as an intelligent link between the physical warehouse hardware and your higher-level systems such as MES or ERP. The resulting added value is a completely transparent and automated logistics chain.
Systemintegration: Auftragsgesteuerte Materiallogistik via WMS
Die Einbindung des
REEL Tower in Ihre IT-Infrastruktur erfolgt über die Middleware
cts AXES. Diese Software fungiert als intelligentes Bindeglied zwischen der physischen Lagerhardware und Ihren übergeordneten Systemen wie MES oder ERP. Der resultierende Mehrwert ist eine vollständig transparente und automatisierte Logistikkette.
Jedes Bauteil wird bei der Einlagerung digital erfasst und über den gesamten Verbleib im Tower verfolgt.
Das System gibt nur Bauteile frei, deren Spezifikationen für den Bestückungsprozess erfüllt sind.
Die Middleware koordiniert die Materialbereitstellung exakt nach den Anforderungen Ihrer Platzierungslinien.
Jedes Bauteil wird bei der Einlagerung digital erfasst und über den gesamten Verbleib im Tower verfolgt.
Das System gibt nur Bauteile frei, deren Spezifikationen für den Bestückungsprozess erfüllt sind.
Die Middleware koordiniert die Materialbereitstellung exakt nach den Anforderungen Ihrer Platzierungslinien
Systemintegration: Auftragsgesteuerte Materiallogistik via WMS
Die Einbindung des
REEL Tower in Ihre IT-Infrastruktur erfolgt über die Middleware
cts AXES. Diese Software fungiert als intelligentes Bindeglied zwischen der physischen Lagerhardware und Ihren übergeordneten Systemen wie MES oder ERP. Der resultierende Mehrwert ist eine vollständig transparente und automatisierte Logistikkette.
Each component is digitally recorded upon storage and tracked throughout its entire stay in the tower.
The system only releases components whose specifications are met for the assembly process.
The middleware coordinates material provisioning precisely according to the requirements of your placement lines.
This is how we differentiate ourselves from the competition.
The REEL Tower addresses the limited space available in SMT production by utilizing the vertical dimension of the hall with heights of up to 3,860 mm. The modular design allows expansion from a stand-alone solution to a cluster, increasing storage capacity to up to 4,176 reels (7", 8 mm).
In combination with the Pike Carrier module, batch transport to assembly lines is supported – either manually or via AMR. As an automation partner, cts assumes project responsibility from concept validation to connection to the existing IT infrastructure.
This is how we differentiate ourselves from the competition.
The REEL Tower addresses the limited space available in SMT production by utilizing the vertical dimension of the hall with heights of up to 3,860 mm. The modular design allows expansion from a stand-alone solution to a cluster, increasing storage capacity to up to 4,176 reels (7", 8 mm).
In combination with the Pike Carrier module, batch transport to assembly lines is supported – either manually or via AMR. As an automation partner, cts assumes project responsibility from concept validation to connection to the existing IT infrastructure.
This is how we differentiate ourselves from the competition.
The REEL Tower addresses the limited space available in SMT production by utilizing the vertical dimension of the hall with heights of up to 3,860 mm. The modular design allows expansion from a stand-alone solution to a cluster, increasing storage capacity to up to 4,176 reels (7", 8 mm).
In combination with the Pike Carrier module, batch transport to assembly lines is supported – either manually or via AMR. As an automation partner, cts assumes project responsibility from concept validation to connection to the existing IT infrastructure.