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China Vertical Carousel VLM - Automated Storage Solutions from Leading Suppliers & Factory
Product Overview
Compared with traditional man-to-goods methods, it drastically reduces the operator's travel distance and waiting time, making it especially suitable for managing light-weight parts with relatively fixed varieties, regular external dimensions, and extremely high turnover frequencies. This equipment is not a standalone hardware device but rather an intelligent node that can be deeply embedded into production chains – serving both as a temporary buffer for semi-finished products and as a dynamic surge buffer between different process steps. It effectively smooths out fluctuations in production rhythms, ensuring efficient coordination between logistics and assembly lines.
Main Features of the Vertical Carousel
1. Space Expansion & Efficiency
By utilising vertical space, a single unit provides up to 9.1 m² of effective storage area while occupying a minimal footprint. Combined with a precise positioning system and smooth conveying motion, the equipment minimises human intervention, fundamentally eliminating picking errors and omissions.
2. Customisable Carrier Combinations
Supports multi-dimensional configurations: open-type carriers for standard boxes, drawer cabinets, divider kits for miniature parts, or intermediate shelves for flat workpieces. Available in 180 kg, 350 kg, and 650 kg load ratings with adjustable dimensions.
3. Seamless Process Integration
An active component in smart manufacturing. It easily embeds into existing layouts as a line-side warehouse responding to work-orders for temporary staging, buffer sequencing, and on-demand feeding, reducing line-side accumulation.
4. Emergency Safeguard
Equipped standard with an emergency hand crank. In power failures, operators can manually drive the mechanism to retrieve critical materials from any carrier, maximizing business continuity under extreme conditions.
5. Adaptability & Upgradability
Minimalist design with open communication interfaces. Perfect for hotel linen, sterile consumables, automotive parts, SMT rooms, and machining workshops. Interfaces with WMS/ERP systems for future digital upgrades.
Main Frame Structure of the Vertical Carousel
Main Frame
The main frame is composed of left and right frames (which incorporate guide rails), connecting beams, and diagonal braces, forming a robust and stable whole. Adopting an integrally welded steel frame structure, it ensures stable operation and long-term durability of the equipment.
Circulating Drive System
This system is the core that realises the "goods-to-person" concept. It is primarily powered by an electric motor, which drives all carriers to move in a circular motion along the vertical tracks through load-carrying chains and chain drive units.
How to choose the pallet size?
Carrier Width:
1875 to 3875 mm
Carrier Depth:
428 / 528 / 628 mm (three options)
Carrier Load Capacity:
180 / 350 / 650 kg
When selecting a vertical carousel, it is recommended that you comprehensively consider the weight, individual volume, total inventory quantity, and external dimensions of the totes (or fixtures) used for storing your materials. Our equipment offers a variety of carrier sizes (depth, width, and height are all customizable) and supports three load ratings of 180 kg, 350 kg, and 650 kg. Additionally, the interior can be flexibly configured with drawers, divider components, or intermediate shelves to accommodate the storage needs of different materials.
Based on these features, we recommend that, space permitting, you give priority to choosing a larger-sized carrier. Larger carriers not only make full use of the equipment’s vertical storage area (with a maximum of 9.1 m² per carrier) but also reduce the total number of carriers, thereby lowering the overall equipment investment cost and maximizing storage capacity per unit floor area – achieving the highest storage return with the smallest investment.
Customizable Options for Personalized Requirements
ESD Protection
Customized Pallet
LED Indicator Lights
Barcode Scanner
Multiple Access Points
API Data Interface
Customization Services
Our customization services for vertical carousels are designed to deliver tailor-made solutions that fit the unique materials and operating conditions of every business. We understand that storage needs are never one-size-fits-all – from carrier width (adjustable from 1875 to 3875 mm) and depth (three standard options: 428, 528, and 628 mm, with non-standard customization also available) , to load ratings (three tiers: 180, 350, and 650 kg) – every dimension can be flexibly matched to the weight, volume, and turnover frequency of your materials. The interior space is equally versatile: open-type structures accommodate standard boxes and cases, drawer cabinets and divider kits keep miniature parts neatly organized, while self-supporting intermediate shelves provide stable support for large flat workpieces. Beyond that, the equipment’s access opening height, safety door configuration, control system interfaces (supporting WMS/ERP integration) , and even exterior color can all be customized on request.
We offer more than just products – we provide a one-stop evaluation service that covers site surveys, data analysis, and solution simulation. Simply share your bill of materials, site dimensions, and operational throughput requirements, and our technical team will precisely match the optimal configuration for you, while also reserving room for future capacity expansion. Customization is not merely about meeting today’s needs – it is about continuously empowering your smart logistics for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vertical carousel and how does it improve efficiency?
A vertical carousel is an automated storage system that operates on a "goods-to-person" principle. By utilizing vertical space, it provides up to 9.1 m² of effective storage area on a minimal footprint. It drastically reduces operators' travel distance and waiting time, fundamentally eliminating picking errors and ensuring fast, accurate order fulfillment.
What are the available load ratings and sizes for the carriers?
We support three standard load capacity ratings: 180 kg, 350 kg, and 650 kg. The carrier widths range from 1875 to 3875 mm, and the standard depths are available in 428 mm, 528 mm, and 628 mm. Non-standard dimensions can also be fully customized to meet your specific application requirements.
How does the system handle power outages or emergencies?
The equipment comes standard with an emergency hand crank. In the event of a sudden power failure, operators can manually drive the mechanical structure to retrieve goods from any carrier, ensuring that critical materials are never trapped inside and maximizing business continuity.
How should I choose the right carrier size for my facility?
We recommend prioritizing larger-sized carriers if your space permits. Larger carriers maximize the vertical storage area (up to 9.1 m² per carrier) and reduce the total number of carriers needed. This lowers your overall equipment investment while achieving the highest storage density and return.
Can the vertical carousel integrate with ERP or WMS systems?
Yes. The vertical carousel features a forward-looking technical architecture with open communication interfaces (API data interface) that allow seamless integration with upper-level digital systems such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
What customization options are offered?
We offer extensive customizations including adjustable carrier dimensions, various load ratings, and specialized internal configurations like drawers, dividers, or intermediate shelves. You can also customize security doors, access opening heights, ESD protection, barcode scanners, LED indicators, and even exterior colors.