Horizontal Carousel Storage Systems
Fast goods-to-person picking for high-access inventory
White Systems Horizontal Carousels deliver stored parts, supplies, and inventory directly to the operator, helping reduce walking, improve pick speed, and keep high-use items organized in a compact footprint.
Built by the original equipment manufacturer and supported by White Systems’ U.S.-based service team, our horizontal carousels are a strong fit for facilities that need fast, repeatable access to small or medium-sized items.
Is a Horizontal Carousel the right fit for your operation?
Horizontal carousels work best when your team needs fast access to a predictable inventory set.
They are often a good fit for:
- Frequent picking of small or medium-sized items
- Order fulfillment and batch picking
- Parts distribution and service inventory
- Manufacturing support areas
- Hospital pharmacies and healthcare supply storage
- Government, military, and high-uptime operations
- Facilities with limited vertical height
- Operations with stable, repeatable picking patterns
Not sure if a horizontal carousel, vertical carousel, or VLM makes more sense? White Systems can help compare the options based on your inventory, ceiling height, throughput goals, and available floor space.
Why facilities choose horizontal carousels
Faster picking with less walking
Horizontal carousels bring the right item to the operator instead of sending employees up and down aisles. This helps reduce search time, walking, and manual handling during high-repeat picking workflows.
Strong fit for batch picking
Multiple horizontal carousels can be configured together for fast order picking, kitting, replenishment, and distribution workflows.
Better inventory control
Integrated software, barcode scanning, and system connectivity help track inventory locations, support accurate picks, and reduce dependence on manual spreadsheets.
Request a Horizontal Carousel Assessment
Tell us what you are storing, how often it is picked, and what you need to improve. Our team will help you determine whether a horizontal carousel is the right fit and what type of configuration makes sense.
Most carousel projects depend on inventory size, picking frequency, space, and integration needs, so pricing is best reviewed after we understand the application.
Built for demanding environments
White Systems Horizontal Carousels are used in operations where uptime, repeatability, and controlled access matter.
OEM service support
Because White Systems is the original equipment manufacturer, our team supports the equipment directly with factory-trained technicians and access to replacement parts.
Horizontal Carousel performance at a glance
Up to 600 lines per hour per operator
Up to 85% floor space reduction
Up to 99%+ picking accuracy with guided picking features
Up to 1,500 lb per bin depending on configuration
Integrated barcode scanning, pick displays, label printers, and WMS/ERP connectivity
Common horizontal carousel applications
Distribution and fulfillment
Improve picking speed, reduce walking, and support same-day shipping goals for high-SKU order fulfillment.
Manufacturing and MRO
Store parts, tools, components, and maintenance inventory in an organized goods-to-person system.
Healthcare and pharmacy storage
Support controlled access, inventory accuracy, and compact storage for medications, supplies, and clinical inventory.
Government and military operations
Support secure, repeatable access to critical inventory in high-uptime environments.
Designed around your picking workflow
A horizontal carousel system can include:
- Rotating storage bins
- Barcode scanning
- Pick-to-light or light-directed picking
- Inventory control software
- ERP, WMS, or MRP integration
- Operator safety features
- Multi-carousel pods
- Conveyors, mezzanines, lifts, or robotic handling where needed
White Systems will help size the system around your inventory, throughput goals, building layout, operator workflow, and service requirements.
Horizontal carousel or vertical storage?
Horizontal carousels are often best for fast, repetitive picking when inventory profiles are stable and vertical height is limited.
If your main goal is to reclaim vertical space or store a wider range of parts in a smaller footprint, a VLM or vertical carousel may be a better fit.
White Systems offers all three, so the conversation does not have to start with a product guess. It can start with the storage problem.
Case studies
Hybrid contact lens manufacturer reaches 99.5% pick accuracy
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Boot Barn customer case study — horizontal carousel
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Metal cutting tool manufacturer supports 24/7 uptime with horizontal carousels
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Horizontal Carousels transform a three-day backlog into same day shipping
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Chef Works customer case study — horizontal carousel
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Horizontal Carousels store 50.1M pathology slides and more in one-third the space
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Expert Service & Support
White Systems supports horizontal carousels with a national network of 30+ direct-hire, factory-trained Field Service Engineers. Because our team supports the equipment directly, customers get OEM service knowledge, direct access to replacement parts, and support from technicians who understand White Systems equipment.
Find the right storage system for your operation
Tell us what you are storing, how often it is picked, and what you need to improve. White Systems can help determine whether a horizontal carousel, vertical carousel, VLM, or another automated storage solution is the best fit for your space, inventory, and workflow.