Vertical Material Storage Systems Automated

Hopper Conveyors

Modula was very helpful to us as we had limited space. It enabled us to make efficient use of a small area and maximize our production. This has greatly improved the workflow.

Modula came as part of a competing bid and met all the requirements. We love that everything is in the right amounts, in the appropriate space, at just the right times.

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The only way to keep our current building was to use the vertical storage space. Modula's system was able hold approximately 90% of our inventory. We couldn't believe how amazing it was!

Vertical storage isn’t only for warehouses and parts manufacturers. Our bedlifts are a cost-effective hospital bed storage system that stores unused beds. This increases floor space and eliminates potential fire hazards from hospital corridors.

Conveying Equipment

Storage Cabinets - 15 square feet becomes 5 square feet (65% floorspace savings). Totally modular system.

You can choose from a number of configurations for your vertical lift module, including an internal, external, single or dual bay configuration. Each has access to multiple accessories. The modularity of VLMs allows these accessories to be added at any stage during the lifecycle of your vertical lift. These accessories include visual picking aids like LED bars and tray partitions & extends, barcode readers, part count scales, label printers and even transport carts.

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B&b Conveyors Llc

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Options Include: Full ERP integration, external tray position, widths up to 158”, overhead light pointer.

Ergonomic designs and functionality increase safety and decrease stress.

Application

Two high-speed Gulf States Saw & Machinery Co. Inc 3-axis lift systems serve as the central mat warehouse in the laundry facility.

No matter the width or depth, each of our vertical storage lift tray can hold up 2200 lbs. The transmission of the lift features a steel-reinforced toothed belt. This provides quiet, safe and reliable transportation even with heavy trays.

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Modula's vertical lift modules are made in America by Modula. This allows operators to save time, money, and effort on picking parts.

Made in the USA, Modula products are available from dealers across North America who are ready to help you find the innovative solutions that best serve your needs.

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Mezzanine Systems - Allow for vertical additions to the cabinet system, leveraging dead space above cabinets.

Vertical Lifts work with two sections, the 1) Movement Section or extractor and 2) storage section. This horizontal and vertical movement allows vertical facility space to be utilized without the need for mezzanines. Vertical lift systems are able to save floors from 70-90% while improving safety and ergonomics. Vertical storage systems have the potential to significantly increase productivity.

Vertical Material Storage Systems Automated

Frequently Asked Questions

A vertical lift module (VLM) is an enclosed storage system that consists of upright stacks of trays connected by a vertical elevator. The elevator responds to commands and is capable of retrieving and delivering trays to the operator(s), resulting in a true goods-to-person pick solution.

Carousel in the Vertical Modoules are a series of carriers that are fixedly attached to a chain drive. A motor drives the carriers in a vertical loop around a track in both forward and reverse directions, similar to a ferris wheel.

A carousel storage system is a dynamic solution that brings stored items to the system operator by using vertically rotating shelves. The "goods to man" principle governs the operation of a carousel storage system.