The Vertical Lift Module (VLM) from Kardex features an enclosed shelf-based storage system designed to increase capacity in a more compact footprint. Operating on the ‘goods-to-person’ principle, the VLM increases productivity by delivering goods directly to an operator. These systems are modular and flexible in design, which enables future adjustments for your business needs.

• Save space: Save up to 85% on storage space by making optimal use of warehouse height and the ability to store virtually limitless trays with a pitch of only 25 mm.
• Minimize labor: The goods needed are automatically brought to the operator, saving unproductive time otherwise spent moving around and searching. Optionally integrated pick-to-light systems (LED) display the storage location and the amount of goods required, thereby ensuring very high picking performance.
• Create an ergonomic environment: Operating on the ‘goods-to-person’ principle: Ordered parts are automatically conveyed to the ergonomically designed access opening. The trays can be delivered at an individually set working height.
• Improved safety: VLM not only ensures controlled access to individual trays, but also allows precise tracking to ascertain which operator has accessed a certain tray. Shutter doors protect both the operating personnel and the goods, and noise emissions are also significantly reduced.
• Precision: Integrated pick-to-light systems, bar code readers, and software interfaces guarantee a high level of precision. Links to conveying systems, robotic arms, or lifting equipment guarantee maximum comfort in the workplace.
• Flexibility: Each tray can be individually set in line with the operator’s requirements.  It is possible to adjust the slow speed with fragile goods trays, create access for trays, store trays of different weights in the same Shuttle machine, etc.
• Modularity: Thanks to the flexible modular design, the height of the machine can be adjusted quickly, easily to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Reliability: With the great installation base of vertical lift systems, the VLM provides unsurpassed levels of uptime in the industry. From design to manufacturing, installation and service, the VLM is one of the leading technologies in the industry.

Every tray of Kardex Remstar VLM can be configured with partitions, dividers, totes, bins, containers or special fixtures to meet your exact storage needs. Perfectly matching the dimensions of the stored goods with those of the tray ensures maximum storage density, better organization, and faster retrieval times.

• Bins and containers
• Dividers and partitions
• Holders and special equipment

By fully utilizing the available room height, VLM offers maximum capacity on a minimal footprint. Every single tray is scanned with the help of Optiflex technology – helps to store items of various heights – from the smallest screw to a box or pallet – efficiently in one unit, and electronic height measurement to facilitate highly dense storage.

• Extractor: Extractor will move up and down between the trays, automatically locating and retrieving the desired goods similar to an elevator with opening doors at both the front and back.
• Lift door: Lift door is fitted as standard on every unit to protect personnel, the machinery, and the stored goods as well as to reduce noise emissions and draughts.
• Shelf rail modules: Shelf rail modules hold the trays in the access opening. They can provide two trays at the same time, and work on different levels for optimum ergonomics of the operators.
• Safety light grid: When the safety light barrier directly in front of the access opening is activated, all movements on the unit are immediately halted.

Kardex Shuttle is a Kardex Remstar vertical lift module used to store a variety of goods, depending on the size and weight of the goods  as well as your business needs, there will be a suitable choice of VLM system. Learn more Kardex Shuttle models below:

1. Kardex Shuttle 250/500

The Shuttle XP 250/500 is a highly flexible solution for storing and retrieving small-volume goods. Measuring 4.05 meters across, the unit accommodates loads weighing up to 560 kg. Thanks to its compact design the Shuttle XP 250/500 can be optimally adapted to the available space, providing maximum storage volume on a minimal footprint. As a further option, the system can also be easily modified to cater to a wide range of requirements, for instance to store goods in air-conditioned units or under clean room conditions.

Technical data:

Kardex Shuttle 250/500

• • Width: 1,580 mm to 4,380 mm
  • Depth: 2,312 to 3,074 mm
  • Height: 2,550 to 20,050 mm

Trays:

• • Width: 1,250 mm to 4,050 mm
  • Depth: 610 mm to 1,270 mm
  • Load: Up to 560 kg
  • Tray spacing: Min. 75 mm

2. Kardex Shuttle 700

The Shuttle XP 700 is suitable for storing and retrieving goods weighing up to 725 kilograms and measuring up to 4.05 meters across. The unit can be adapted up to a height of 20 meters, providing a great deal of storage space. The Shuttle XP 700 is extremely flexible thanks to a number of different options that can be integrated before or after it is installed: The unit can be expanded, downsized, modified, or adapted in many different ways in order to cater to changing needs, whether for operational reasons, or due to a new application or relocation.

Technical data:

Kardex Shuttle 700

• • Width: 1,580 to 4,380 mm
  • Depth: 2,363 to 3,125 mm
  • Height: 2,550 to 20,050 mm

Trays:

• • Width: 1,250 mm to 4,050 mm
  • Depth: 610 mm to 1,270 mm
  • Load: Up to 725 kg
  • Tray spacing: Min. 100 mm

3. Kardex Shuttle 1000

The Shuttle XP 1000 is especially suitable for use with big loads. Each of its heavy-duty trays can handle loads weighing up to 1,000 kg and measuring up to 4.05 meters across. As such, this storage lift is ideal for picking medium-heavy to heavy parts and sets new standards in storage logistics in terms of load-bearing capacity. Its efficiency can be further increased when handling heavy loads by integrating the optionally available hoisting crane or a mechanism for picking up entire pallets.

Technical data:

Kardex Shuttle 1000

• • Width: 1,580 to 4,380 mm
  • Depth: 2,363 to 4,343 mm
  • Height: 2,550 to 20,050 mm

Trays:

• • Width: 1,250 mm to 4,050 mm
  • Depth: 610 mm to 1,778 mm
  • Load: Up to 1000 kg
  • Tray spacing: Min. 100 mm

Kardex Remstar units use up to 40% less energy compared to other systems. The following features ensure optimal energy-efficiency:

1. Automatic lighting: The lighting is only switched on when a tray is waiting in the access opening.

2. Optimal drive combinations: Six drive combinations are available, all perfectly configured to cope with a wide range of speeds and weight classes. The speed is automatically optimized depending on the load being transported for the best possible energy efficiency.

3. Maximum weight reduction: Kardex Remstar use lightweight construction methods when developing our units to reduce the weight and thus also cut the amount of energy needed

4. Automatic standby operation: The units automatically switch to standby mode, placing all electrical consumers into a kind of sleeping state by requiring virtually no energy.

5. Optimized traveling distance: The units always select the shortest route when storing and retrieving goods. This reduces unnecessary journeys and saves time and ultimately energy.

6. Intelligent storage and order picking strategies: Power Pick Global software helps to optimize storage and retrieval of goods by combining several orders to form a batch; thereby saving both time and energy.

The Kardex Remstar vertical lift module is extremely flexible thanks to various options that can be integrated either before or after installation. The series features a wide range of optionally available components. As such, the VLM can be individually adapted to meet the most diverse requirements and configured so that it always conforms precisely to the requisite parameters in the warehouse.

1. Installation outside buildings: The VLM from Kardex Remstar can also be installed outside buildings in order to increase existing capacity. In this case, the goods are accessed via a special opening created in the wall.

2. Manual/automatic tray extraction device: The tray extraction device was designed to improve the handling of heavy and bulky goods that are moved with the aid of a lifting device. With the tray extraction device, a tray is placed in front of the access opening for loading and unloading purposes. This can then be loaded onto an optional transport cart for safe and easy handling.

3. Installation over several floors: Vertical lift modules can extend over several floors with up to six access openings positioned anywhere on the front or rear side of the unit. Mezzanine floors can be installed to enable operation on several levels at the same time.

4. Double-access handling: Thanks to the double-access handling option it is possible to work on two levels in the access opening. A tray is transported to the first working level in the access opening and the shutter door closed. While the operator is storing or removing items, the next tray is being retrieved and kept in a waiting position behind the access opening.

5. Pick-to-light: Kardex Remstar supplies various integrated pick-to-light solutions to increase productivity, throughput, and accuracy. The VLM systems can be fitted with position indicators, light signals, and confirmation bars in the access opening.

6. Barcode scanners: Fast and easy integration of barcode scanners for order picking, order identification, and the storage and retrieval process.

7. Conveyor systems: This is the ideal solution for quick order picking and consolidation. Items are automatically conveyed to the access opening, removed, and then placed into shipping containers.

8. Lifting equipment: Simple integration of lifting equipment, cranes, grippers, and robots facilitates ergonomic handling of materials.

• Heavy products
• Sensitive products
• Product security
• Distribution using multiple units

After 8 years of establishment and development, Autotech Vietnam has strived non-stop every day to become one of the leading companies in the field of automation, besides Autotech is also a long-time partner of Autotech many domestic and foreign enterprises such as Samsung, Vinasoy, Vinsmart, Dreamtech, etc.

On that development journey, Autotech has worked with many manufacturing enterprises and understands the challenges in warehouse management that businesses are facing.  Therefore, Autotech has partnered with Kardex Remstar to officially distribute the world’s leading smart warehouse solution in Vietnam.

If your business is looking for a flexible warehouse solution that both saves floor space, increases accurate picking rates, and helps to store and handle a wide range of product sizes, the Kardex Remstar vertical lift module officially distributed by Autotech will be a best choice. 

Autotech is committed to bringing to your business the world’s leading Kardex Remstar smart warehouse system, with reasonable cost along with the best product service package will accompany you throughout the operation process.

Contact Autotech experts to get professional advice about the best Kardex Remstar automated storage solutions for your company.

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