VLM Compact Series – Technical Overview
Mechanical Benefits
- 4-point rack & pinion elevator system for unmatched stability and smooth motion
- No chain/belt stretch, minimal maintenance requirements
- Heavy welded steel frame for long service life
- Tray capacities: 300 kg, 500 kg, and extreme-load 1500 kg options
- Precision placement with minimal deflection at high elevations
Operator Window Flexibility
- One or more operator windows available on either side of the elevator at all heights
- Windows at customizable ergonomic heights
- Supports multi-floor or mezzanine-level access
- Dual-side operations for assembly + picking environments (Picking and Replenishment)
Tray Extraction Capabilities
- Partial tray delivery for fast, small-part picking (30% Partial and Full)
- Full tray delivery for oversized or bulky items
- Compatible with overhead gantry systems for extreme weights
- Ideal for tooling, molds, dies, engines, and large fixtures
Electrical & Controls
- Industrial Cat III PLC architecture
- Smooth acceleration/deceleration algorithms
- Redundant safety circuits and remote monitoring
- Energy-efficient motor control
- Service-friendly control panels
Ergonomics & Safety
- Waist-height tray presentation for injury reduction
- Optional LED pick lights & laser guidance for accuracy
- Low noise, low vibration motion, 2 pinion gear option (Metal and Composite)
- Auto-opening shutter door options for enhanced security
- Full OSHA and CE compliance
Software & Integration
- Intuitive pick screen informing operator of item specifics and physical placement
- Real-time inventory lookup (pick, put, reconciliation)
- Batching, pick lists, template orders and tray optimization
- ERP/MRP integration via REST API or Flat File
- Dashboards, cycle counts, and analytics
Model Configurations
Model
Compact Lift
Compact Twin
Compact Double
Key Benefit
General purpose, single extractor
High throughput with continuous picking from dual elevator
Double dense capacity; dual elevator for tray sequencing
Key Benefits & ROI
- Up to 85% floor space reduction
- 30–70% labor savings through optimized picking
- 99.9% inventory accuracy
- Reduced walking and search time
- Typical ROI in 6–24 months
