VLS (Vertical Lift Sequencer)
Automated Case/Tote Picking, Buffering or Sequencing Technology
Automation of case and tote handling comes in many shapes and sizes. Solutions can be driven by order picking or sequencing requirements or by imbalances in general material flows within a distribution system. The VLS (Vertical Lift Sequencer) is a unique approach to handling these applications.
A VLS is a single case, direct access, temporary storage device with a minimal footprint thanks to its vertical design. The machine uses lifting beam technology and a unique combination of a bottom handling extractor and cantilever finger storage to reliably handle a wide variety of totes, cartons and other unitized loads.
VLS will most often be implemented in groups or “blocks” to achieve rate and storage capacity requirements. Each VLS block is managed by an automated conveyor delivery and take-away system.
Because of its flexibility, VLS technology can be used in many different applications.
- Exact sequencing of cartons and totes to automatic mixed SKU pallet building operations
- Buffering of imbalances between picking and packing or shipping operations
- Buffering of imbalances between manufacturing processes
- Automatic replenishment of flow rack for split-case (each) order picking
To learn more about our Vertical Lift Sequencer or other automated storage and retrieval systems, contact us today.
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