{"id":4415,"date":"2026-05-14T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icamonline.eu\/case-studies\/moretto-brakes-components-silo2-for-mold-storage\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:34:17","slug":"moretto-brakes-components-silo2-for-die-storage","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.icamonline.eu\/en\/case-studies\/moretto-brakes-components-silo2-for-die-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Moretto Brakes Components: SILO\u00b2 for die storage, 90% less occupied floor space"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Storing dies properly, without wasting space or putting operators at risk\n <\/h2>\n \n

\n In brake component manufacturing, blanking dies are among the plant\u2019s most valuable assets: heavy precision tools that require organized storage, controlled access and safe handling.
Moretto Brakes Components chose ICAM\u2019s SILO\u00b2 VLM for die storage at its Casarano facility, with an integrated jib crane for operator-height retrieval.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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\n \u00b7 90% less occupied floor space
\r\n\u00b7 press setup times reduced\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/article>\n \n

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\n \u00b7 Small trays with a specific load capacity of 556 kg\/m\u00b2
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\n Moretto Brakes Components<\/span>: quality and precision for the global automotive industry\n <\/h2>\n \n
\n Based in Casarano, near Lecce, Moretto Brakes Components specializes in the production of Anti Noise Shims for brake pads used by all major automotive manufacturers, serving both OEM and aftermarket markets.
With 12 employees, revenue of 3 million euros and a production capacity of 20 million parts per year with a 0.01% error rate, the company is considered a strategic partner by leading brake system manufacturers worldwide.
Dies are at the heart of the production process: they shape the Anti Noise Shims, and every press requires the correct die to be available in order to operate. Storing them properly, finding them quickly and handling them safely is an operational requirement, not an option. \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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As the business grew and the product range expanded, the number of dies to be managed increased significantly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The previous solution (closed metal cabinets with Plexiglas doors) occupied around 300 m\u00b2 of floor space and presented clear critical issues. A solution was needed to protect the dies, drastically reduce the occupied floor space and make operations faster, safer and fully traceable.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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  • Manual die search, resulting in lost time and risk of error<\/li>\n
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  • Non-ergonomic picking and refilling operations for dies weighing up to 100 kg<\/li>\n
  • No traceability of picking and refilling operations<\/li>\n
  • Slowdowns in press setup times, with a direct impact on productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \n SILO\u00b2 for heavy dies: trays with high specific load capacity\n <\/h2>\n \n
    \n The SILO\u00b2 Vertical Lift Module is 5.6 meters high and provides 33.84 m\u00b3 of capacity in just 20.75 m\u00b2, with 6 storage columns. The trays selected for this project measure 853 \u00d7 802 mm, with a specific load capacity of 556 kg\/m\u00b2 and a maximum load of 400 kg: a combination that sets SILO\u00b2 apart from traditional vertical lift modules, where large, low-specific-capacity trays are not suitable for heavy, concentrated loads.
    \r\nThanks to the possibility of configuring SILO\u00b2 with compact trays and high specific load bearing capacity, up to 1,001 kg\/m\u00b2, heavy dies and industrial tooling can be stored safely, eliminating the risk of tray deformation and maximizing the number of items stored per square meter. Each tray accommodates 4 or 6 dies weighing 100 kg each.
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    \n Operator-height picking with jib crane: ergonomics and traceability on every cycle\n <\/h2>\n \n
    \n The operator enters the die code on the control console PC and receives it directly at the picking and refilling station at operator height, with no manual search. The jib crane with electric chain hoist integrated at the station makes every picking and refilling operation ergonomic and safe, eliminating manual lifting of heavy loads.
    \r\nThe computerized management system ensures full traceability of all inbound and outbound operations: every die is always located, every movement recorded.\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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    \n Less space, more control, safer handling\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n \n

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      \n \u201390% occupied floor space\n <\/h3>\n \n

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      \n Over 500 dies protected\n <\/h3>\n \n

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      \n the tray is automatically delivered to the workstation at operator height, while the integrated jib crane with electric hoist handles loads up to 400 kg with no manual lifting\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n

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      \n by entering the die code on the PC, the operator receives the correct tray at the picking and refilling station in just a few seconds\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n

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      \n the right die is available at the picking and refilling station in seconds, reducing press setup time and improving mechanical press productivity\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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      \n SILO\u00b2 is more than a Vertical Lift Module. It’s our family’s vault protecting over 500 molds, that hold not just economic value, but the heart and soul of our company.\n <\/p>\n\n