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China Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Suppliers – Automated Storage Solution from Our Factory
What are the advantages of choosing an intelligent Vertical Lift Module?
Flexible, Efficient, and Cost Effective
The Vertical Lift Module system empowers warehousing and material handling with cutting edge technology – saving time, space, and costs, while making your workflows smoother and more efficient.
Space Saving / Maximize Height Utilization
Maximize vertical space utilization to achieve the greatest storage capacity within the smallest footprint, effectively reducing costs and enabling more economical use of storage areas.
Ergonomic & Safety
The ergonomic design minimizes physical strain on workers. Unlike in conventional warehouses, operators no longer need to walk long distances, climb shelves, or use ladders and pulleys – effectively reducing operational hazards.
Reduces Labor Costs
It automatically delivers required materials to the access point at high speed and stops at an ergonomically optimal height. This "goods to person" design significantly shortens access time and reduces worker fatigue.
Optimized Material Management
The management software can run independently for inventory control or seamlessly integrate with your existing ERP, MES, SAP, and other data processing systems, ensuring real time and accurate synchronization of inventory information.
Features of Intelligent Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
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Modular structural design allows for easy height adjustment, enabling rapid delivery and deployment.
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Dynamic storage location allocation technology – pallet height is measured dynamically during the loading process, enabling real-time compaction to achieve optimal storage density.
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Access point with automatic doors enhances safety for both operators and stored goods, while reducing noise. The sealed enclosure provides better protection for the items.
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A single unit can accommodate pallets with different load capacities, lowering procurement costs and ensuring flexible, continuous operation.
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Current-based weighing method or load cells are used to monitor the weight of pallets and the shuttle, preventing overload of individual pallets or the entire system.
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Chain drive system delivers high load-bearing capacity with an anti-skew design, ensuring stable and efficient storage/retrieval operations and a long service life.
How does the Vertical Lift Storage System work?
Main Frame Structure of the Vertical Lift Module
The main body of this equipment is fabricated from national standard cold-rolled steel. The frame consists of eight load bearing columns, horizontal connecting beams on both sides, and diagonal bracing struts. The columns serve as the primary load carrying members, supporting the entire load. Inside the cabinet, modular pallets are arranged in a matrix and placed on the bracket slots on the front and rear sides. The overall height can reach up to 20 meters, and it can span multiple floors, with independent access points for loading and unloading materials on each floor.
Schematic Side View of the Storage System Structure
It is mainly divided into three major areas: the back storage area, the central operating area, and the front storage area. The pallet matrix-type combination structure is placed in both the front and rear storage areas. Where conditions permit, it is extended as high as possible to make full use of the three-dimensional space and improve floor space utilization.
How to choose the pallet size?
- Pallet Width: 850 mm to 4100 mm
- Pallet Depth: 450 / 643 / 850 / 1105 / 1120 mm (five standard sizes)
- Pallet Height: 50 / 70 / 100 / 120 / 133 mm (five standard sizes)
- Pallet Load Capacity: 100 / 250 / 500 / 750 / 1000 kg (five levels)
The selection can be determined based on a comprehensive consideration of the weight, volume, and quantity of the materials to be stored, as well as the dimensions of your containers. The general principle is to choose the largest possible pallet size that your site conditions allow, so as to achieve the maximum return on the minimum investment. Alternatively, you can provide us with your specific requirements, and we will help evaluate the most suitable solution for you.
Customization Services
The equipment can be raised, lowered, or relocated. It can span multiple floors, and can be configured with up to five access points at the front and rear, facilitating simultaneous operations across different floors. To increase warehouse capacity, if installation outside the building is permitted, an additional external structure can be added. In this case, stored goods can be accessed through specially designed openings in the wall.
Integration with Other Systems/Equipment
Conveyor Line: To accelerate material sorting and storage/retrieval efficiency, conveyor belt technology can be used to connect workstations, while also reducing the intensity of manual handling.
Robotic Arm / Manipulator: The equipment can interface with robots and other automated handling devices to meet production line requirements and achieve automated storage.
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle): In "goods-to-person" picking scenarios, the WCS (Warehouse Control System) receives picking instructions from the WMS (Warehouse Management System) and dispatches AGVs to enable automatic transfer of goods between storage locations and workstations.
Jib Crane / Suspended Arm Crane: Manually operated to perform gripping, transferring, and placing tasks. It is suitable for heavy-load warehousing and manufacturing workshops, assisting operators in handling large workpieces, molds, and heavy materials.
Each cabinet can be configured according to your requirements
Technical data of the Vertical Lift Storage System
| Width | 1320 to 4570(mm) |
| Deep | 1990/2475/3095/3855/4290(mm) |
| Height | 2100 to 32000mm |
| Minimum Increment Of Equipment Height | 200mm |
| Picking Window | 1~5 (Multi-Floor, Multi-Window Configuration) |
| Vertical speed | 0.65-1m/s (Unloaded) 0.5-0.8m/s (Fully Loaded) |
| Traverse Speed | 0.3m/s |
| Overall Equipment Load | Maximum 80 Ton |
*The values in the table represent standard configurations. Custom widths, depths, and heights can be provided according to your specific requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) save warehouse space?
A VLM maximizes vertical space utilization to achieve the greatest storage capacity within the smallest footprint. By dynamically measuring pallet heights during loading, it compacts storage locations in real-time, reducing overall storage floor costs.
Can the VLM system integrate with our existing ERP or WMS?
Yes. The VLM management software can run independently for inventory control or seamlessly integrate with your existing ERP, MES, SAP, and other data processing systems, ensuring real-time and accurate synchronization of inventory data.
How does the system prevent overloading of pallets?
The VLM uses a current-based weighing method or integrated load cells to monitor the weight of individual pallets and the shuttle. This safety feature prevents overloading of specific pallets or the entire storage system.
What customization options are available for different building layouts?
The system is highly modular and can be raised, lowered, or relocated. It can span multiple floors with up to five access points (front and rear). Additionally, if permitted, an external structure can be installed outside the building with access through wall openings.
What automation equipment can be integrated with the VLM?
The VLM can interface with conveyor lines to speed up sorting, robotic arms/manipulators for automated storage, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) for automatic transfer between stations, and manual jib cranes for handling heavy workpieces or materials.
What are the standard dimensions and load capacities for the VLM pallets?
Pallet widths range from 850 mm to 4100 mm. Depths range from 450 mm to 1120 mm, heights from 50 mm to 133 mm, and load capacities are available in five levels: 100 kg, 250 kg, 500 kg, 750 kg, and 1000 kg.