Vertical Carousels
Vertical carousels are smart storage solutions. They save space, increase efficiency, and make inventory management easier. Vertical carousels use a rotating system to move shelves or bins in a circle. When someone requests an item, the carousel turns to bring the shelf to a comfortable height.
Xact Warehouse’s vertical carousels utilize designs to maximize vertical space while taking up less floor space. Our vertical carousels are reliable for storing tools, parts, and products. Discover how our carousels can improve your operations today.
How We Work
We work with Vidir to provide advanced vertical carousel technology that is reliable for the long term. By combining Vidir’s innovative technology with our knowledge, we offer automated storage systems that are perfect for business needs.
What We Offer
Consultation
At Xact Warehouse, we take time to understand your needs and challenges. We look at your requirements to suggest the best vertical carousel solutions. Our goal is to help you improve efficiency and meet your business goals. Whether you need ample storage or a compact system, our team will tailor the solution to fit your operations.
Estimate Cost
We provide transparent and detailed cost estimates, breaking down every aspect of your investment. With no hidden fees, we ensure that you clearly understand the costs involved, helping you make an informed decision while maximizing the value of your vertical lift system.
Installation
Our skilled team manages the installation process, ensuring your automated storage system is set up quickly and correctly. We focus on minimizing disruptions to your workflow, allowing your new system to be fully operational and optimized for performance without delay.
Warranty
We offer robust warranty coverage on all vertical carousel systems, ensuring long-term durability and reliability. Our team is committed to ongoing support so your investment remains protected and your equipment operates at peak performance.
Types of Vertical Carousels
Vertical carousels are automated storage solutions that optimize space and enhance efficiency in various settings. They operate on a rotating mechanism that brings items directly to the operator, making retrieval fast and convenient. Here are the main types of vertical carousels:
Standard vertical carousels are designed for general storage and retrieval of items. They feature fixed shelves or bins that rotate to bring the selected item to the operator’s height.
- Fixed shelf design for straightforward organization.
- Easy access to items at an ergonomic height.
- Fast retrieval times
Applications:
- Retail: Ideal for managing inventory of small parts, clothing, or consumer goods, allowing for quick access to frequently picked items.
- Healthcare: Useful in pharmacies and hospitals for storing medications, medical supplies, and equipment, ensuring fast retrieval when needed.
- Manufacturing: Efficiently stores tools, components, and spare parts, streamlining production processes and reducing search time.
These carousels are optimized to maximize storage capacity in confined spaces. They feature adjustable shelves, allowing customized storage configurations based on item sizes.
- Adjustable shelves to accommodate varying item heights.
- High storage density to maximize vertical space.
- Enhanced organization through modular design.
Applications:
- Warehousing: Perfect for operations with limited floor space, allowing a large volume of products while maintaining quick access.
- Automotive Parts: Suitable for various auto parts and accessories, reducing inventory clutter and improving organization.
- Aerospace: Effective for managing specialized parts and tools in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance environments, where space and efficiency are critical.
These are designed for the healthcare industry, ensuring compliance, security, and inventory management.
- They have integrated security systems to prevent unauthorized access.
- Temperature and humidity controls to maintain sensitive materials.
- Inventory management software for real-time tracking.
Applications:
- Pharmacies: Streamline the storage and retrieval of medications, allowing pharmacists to access prescriptions and over-the-counter products quickly.
- Hospitals: Maintain organized storage of medical supplies and drugs, ensuring timely access and reducing the risk of errors in medication administration.
- Laboratories: Facilitate efficient inventory management of reagents, samples, and equipment, promoting streamlined workflows and compliance with regulatory standards.
Custom vertical carousels are tailored to meet specific operational needs, incorporating unique features and configurations based on the requirements of the business.
- Customizable sizes and configurations to meet specific storage needs.
- It has enhanced security options for sensitive materials.
- Integration capabilities with existing warehouse management systems.
Applications:
- Specialized Industries: Ideal for sectors like aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing, where specific storage requirements or environmental controls are necessary.
- Research Facilities: Provide customized solutions for storing sensitive materials, samples, or equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Food Service: Suitable for managing ingredients and supplies in commercial kitchens, ensuring efficient inventory management while maintaining safety standards.
Specially designed for heavy-duty applications, these carousels can handle large, bulky, or heavy items in industrial environments. They are built with reinforced components to support increased load capacities, making them ideal for storing heavy tools, parts, and equipment.
Industrial Manufacturing: Ideal for storing significant machinery components, tools, and equipment, helping to streamline production processes and optimize floor space.
Construction: Perfect for organizing and storing heavy tools and construction materials, reducing retrieval times and improving site efficiency.
Energy: Used to store large parts and components for energy systems, such as turbines or electrical equipment, ensuring quick access and better space utilization.
For personalized guidance on your vertical carousel needs, schedule a consultation. Our dedicated team is here to help you navigate the options that best fit your business. Additionally, visit Vidir to explore various innovative storage solutions to optimize your operations.
Benefits of Vertical Carousels
Our vertical lift systems offer many benefits, enhancing operational efficiency and improving storage management. Here are some key advantages of integrating vertical carousels into your business:
- Increased Storage Density: Vertical carousels maximize storage capacity by utilizing vertical space, allowing businesses to store more items in less floor area. This efficient use of space is particularly beneficial in facilities with limited room.
- Enhanced Retrieval Speed: The automated storage system delivers items directly to the operator, significantly reducing the time spent searching for products. This quick access improves workflow and productivity, enabling staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Streamlined Inventory Management: Integration with inventory management systems provides real-time tracking and inventory control. This functionality helps businesses maintain accurate stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and minimize stockouts.
- Customization Options: Vertical carousels can be tailored to meet specific storage needs, including adjustable shelving and specialized configurations. This flexibility allows businesses to optimize their storage solutions based on the unique characteristics of their inventory.
- Enhanced Security: Equipped with access control features, vertical carousels help secure valuable items from unauthorized access.
- Reduced Labor Costs: By automating the retrieval process and streamlining workflows, vertical carousels can lead to reduced labor costs. Employees can perform tasks more efficiently, minimizing the time spent on manual handling and searching for items.
Differences Between Vertical Lift Modules & Vertical Carousels
Vertical lift modules (VLMs) and vertical carousels are effective solutions for optimizing vertical storage and enhancing operational efficiency, yet they employ different mechanisms and are suited to various applications.
Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs): VLMs utilize a vertical elevator mechanism to move trays or shelves between two columns. When an item is requested, the system identifies the correct tray’s location, lifts it, and delivers it directly to the operator at the access point. This mechanism allows for quick and direct retrieval.
Vertical Carousels: Vertical Carousels operate using a rotating carousel system, similar to a Ferris wheel. Shelves or bins rotate in a circular motion, bringing the selected item to an ergonomic height for retrieval. This design emphasizes continuous motion and accessibility from a fixed position.
VLMs: VLMs can accommodate varying item sizes because the height of each tray can be adjusted based on the specific dimensions of the stored items. This flexibility allows for optimal space utilization and storing small and large items within the same system.
Vertical Carousels: These systems are generally designed with fixed shelves or bins, best suited for uniform or similarly sized items. The static nature of the shelves may limit the ability to store varying product sizes efficiently.
VLMs: With adjustable tray heights, VLMs maximize vertical storage space by utilizing every inch of the system. They can achieve higher storage densities, making them ideal for environments where space is premium.
Vertical Carousels: While they also save floor space, their fixed shelf heights can lead to less efficient use of vertical space when items vary in size. They are most effective in scenarios where the items stored are of similar dimensions.
VLMs: VLM systems provide a fast precise retrieval of items. These systems lift directly to a specific tray location bypassing unnecessary movements.
Vertical Carousels: Retrieval time is based on where the item is located from the access point. If the item is further away from the acces point it may take additional time to retrieve.
VLMs: These modules are versatile and suitable for various industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Aerospace, and
- Warehousing,
Where items vary in size and weight, VLMs are particularly effective for storing parts, tools, and inventory in environments with diverse items.
Vertical Carousels: Best suited for environments that require fast access to uniform items, such as:
- Retail,
- Healthcare, and
- Textiles.
They are ideal for managing items like small parts, files, garments, or pharmaceuticals that are similar in shape and size.
To learn more, visit our VLM page and discover how we can transform your storage solutions.
Industries We Serve
Our vertical carousels can fit the needs of various industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Defense / Military
- Food / Prepared Food
- Grocery
- Liquor / Beverage
- Automotive
- Aviation/Aerospace
- Electrical Supply
- Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Retail
Explore how our vertical carousels can transform your industry operations. Contact Xact Warehouse today to discover more about our innovative solutions and how we can assist you in streamlining your storage and retrieval processes.