Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

Maximizing Storage Space and Efficiency: Exploring Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) are a “goods-to-person” picking solution that allows users to pick orders very efficiently while optimizing space utilization within a facility. Its internal software allows this seemingly complex machine to be one of the most user-friendly tools in your warehouse. VLMs are capable of delivering one or two trays at a time to the picking area and are often used to store and pick smaller cube, slower-moving items.

VLMs are also great with space utilization, condensing 5,000 square feet to about 150 square feet for the machine, a 90% decrease in your footprint. They can also utilize either inside picking, where the trays stay entirely inside the device, or outside picking, where the actual picking bay comes out 3 to 4 feet. VLMs offer user-friendly interfaces for many functions making it the perfect customizable addition to your facility.

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Features & Usage

Fully automated goods to man storage and picking solution
Increases floor space available by utilizing ceiling height
Works with existing facility Warehouse Management System (WMS) software or can operate independently using internal WMS software
Typically used for small to medium-sized parts, but they can accommodate heavy items

Vertical Lift Module Customization

The VLM senses the tallest product stored in a tray and dynamically adjusts internally to maximize total cubic storage capacity
Storage location sizes within each tray can be easily adjusted “on the fly” during receiving using the VLM display screen
Machine will deliver the tray to the picking area and a laser beam will point to the exact storage location where the item is located for the picker
The VLM also directs the picker to the proper location with a light bar
VLM functionality takes all the guesswork out of it, ensuring maximum pick accuracy
A pick to light batching table can be incorporated with the VLM to allow for picking multiple orders at a time out of multiple machines to drive extremely high lines picked per hour

Vertical Lift Module Benefits

Extremely high pick rates lead to labor savings within the facility
Maximize space utilization
Eco-Friendly lifts are available
VLMs can move up to 120 trays/hour and multiple machines can be utilized in a group to maximize operational efficiency
Each machine can store a large cubic volume and weight of a product in a very small footprint

Why partner with Storage Solutions for your technology needs?

It’s no secret that labor challenges are affecting many companies. With the latest advancements in technology, labor issues don’t have to slow down your operation. In fact, the right combination of systems can set you up to run more efficiently, while also being less reliant on manual labor.

With Storage Solutions as a partner, we will help you determine the best fit for you operation. Whether you are looking to make the picking process more accurate or increase overall productivity, we have the knowledge and experience to help you get it done.

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Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

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Features & Usage

Vertical Lift Module Customization

Vertical Lift Module Benefits

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