Attabotics, a provider of 3D robotic cube storage solutions for goods-to-person fulfillment operations has announces the launch of the Guardian bin.
The company’s latest launch is a formed metal bin engineered to help mitigate fire risks without compromising throughput or performance of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
The bin replaces combustible plastics with inert galvanized steel and is designed to contain leaked liquid to limit spills, while supporting the effective distribution of fire suppression fluid through high-density racking.
Mark Dickinson, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Attabotics explained: “Firefighters respond to nearly four warehouse fires each day in the US.
“On an annual basis, that adds up to more than 1,500 fires and over $300 million in direct property damage.
“For supply chains running on tight timelines and low margins, those statistics represent a critical threat.
“Our goal with the Guardian bin is to support our customers’ strategies to operate safely and efficiently.”
According to the company, fire safety considerations are central to the Guardian bin’s design.
When fire suppression systems are activated, the bin collects and allows water to pool briefly before overflowing downward to adjacent storage locations, supporting effective distribution of suppression fluid throughout the storage structure.
The metal construction provides predictable behavior and maintains structural integrity at elevated temperatures, which supports broader system-level safety strategies.
Attabotics is actively collaborating with commercial insurance providers toward fire safety certification of the bin for use in ASRS environments.
A purpose-built plastic base maintains low noise levels on high-speed conveyor and interfaces seamlessly with robotic handling equipment to prevent damage and support long service life.
The bin’s flat-pack design enables shipments of up to 2,800 bins in a single container, nearly 10 times the amount that can be shipped with conventional bin designs.
The intention behind the product launch is to improve logistics efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
The metal construction also enables easy cleaning, helping to limit the impact of spilled or leaked beverages, industrial fluids, personal care products or other liquids.
