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SILO² - The modular multi-column Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

SILO² - The modular multi-column Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

SILO² - The modular multi-column Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

Product catalog summary
Overview: SILO² is a multi-column vertical lift module designed for intensive storage, offering a modular design that saves up to 90% of surface area. It is available in two versions: ECO, which focuses on energy efficiency, and FAST, which enhances performance.
Design and Functionality: SILO² operates on a "goods-to-person" principle with trays moving along three axes. It can be configured with 2 to 7 columns, reaching heights up to 15 meters, and is adaptable to various environments, including outdoor settings.
Performance and Efficiency: The FAST version increases hourly performance by over 30%, while the ECO version reduces energy consumption by 20%. The system supports a maximum tray load of 400 kg and offers over one billion configuration possibilities.
Technical Specifications: The system's dimensions vary based on the number of columns, with a maximum load capacity per column of 70 tons. Tray dimensions and load capacities are customizable, ensuring suitability for a wide range of materials.
Safety and Usability: SILO² includes safety features like photoelectric light curtains and emergency stop buttons. It can be operated via an integrated PC or mobile devices using ICAM's ICON software, which offers comprehensive management and control capabilities.
Innovative Features: The IRIDE control system enhances usability with features like user management, multi-machine management, and adaptive lighting. The Light Picking Guide and Head-up Digital Dashboard improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
Conclusion: SILO² is a versatile and efficient storage solution, suitable for various industries due to its customizable configurations, advanced safety features, and intelligent management systems.
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SILO² - The modular multi-column Vertical Lift Module (VLM)-1

W NE SILO2, THE CUSTOM-MADE MULTI-COLUMN VERTICAL LIFT MODULE SILO² is the multi-column vertical lift system designed for intensive storage of various types of items, including those with a very high specific weight. Its modular design enables it to adapt to any space requirement, saving up to 90% of surface area. Completely re-developed according to the latest technological standards, it is now available in two versions, ECO and FAST.

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A CUSTOM-MADE STORAGE SYSTEM, WITH OVER ONE BILLION POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS, AS STANDARD Completely redesigned according to the latest technological standards, SILO² is now more efficient, more reliable, and more eco-friendly. SILO² is a vertical storage system with shifting trays, which operates according to the “goods-toperson” picking principle. Available in ECO and FAST versions, the new SILO² has been engineered to meet different business priorities, whether it is maximizing performance or minimizing energy consumption. The internal handling system operates along three axes (vertical Y,...

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A MODULAR, FLEXIBLE, RELIABLE STRUCTURE Front storage position Rear storage position Tray storage columns SILO2 consists of shifting trays stacked on two opposing storage columns with a central elevator, equipped with an automated retrieval system that picks and releases the trays in the picking/ refilling station, then repositions them inside the structure once the operation is completed. Operation of the SILO2 storage system can be accomplished using an incorporated PC, located adjacent to the picking/refilling station, or via any mobile device on which the ICAM ICON vertical lift modules management...

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■ WIDTH OF THE MACHINE (MM) BASED ON QUANTITY AND DIMENSIONS OF THE COLUMNS No. of storage columns Storage system * The 1,288 mm deep tray is only available on machines up to 5 m wide. ** On request it is possible to equip the storage system with components able to withstand climatic conditions which exceed these limits

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THE RIGHT TRAY, TO SUIT ANY NEED Additionally, the correct allocation logic within the trays (based on product family, picking frequency, supplier, dimensions, etc.) allows the available space in SILO2 to be fully utilized, while also reducing material access times. The possibility of defining at the bidding stage the load capacity of the tray, which ranges from a minimum of 100 kg to a maximum of 400 kg depending on the materials to be handled, also ensures that SILO2 VLMs are always suited to the customer's actual load requirements, without unnecessary structural oversizing. In this way, SILO2...

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Designed according to ergonomic and safety standards, the picking/ refilling stations are available in both internal and telescopic versions to ensure accurate and safe picking and refilling of any type of item stored in the system. UNPRECEDENTED OPERATIONAL CONTINUITY AND FLEXIBILITY The telescopic version, equipped with an automatic tray extraction system, is ideal for handling heavy or bulky materials that require the use of servo-assisted or automated systems (such as overhead cranes, pneumatic manipulators, anthropomorphic robots, etc.), reducing the risk of dangerous operations for staff....

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New standards of usability, accuracy and productivity are achieved with the available command and inventory control options. Everything is under control with ICON. This web-based software, designed and developed entirely by ICAM, enables the management and control of the entire range of ICAM warehouse systems and much more. Designed in accordance to the latest technological standards, ICON meets the storage and picking needs of the most important commercial and industrial sectors, providing greater flexibility of interface with the most popular WMS and ERP management software. The PC is Microsoft...

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Copyright © 2025 ICAM S.p.A. All rights reserved. ICAM pursues a continuous improvement policy. Therefore, we reserve the right to change any technical data and product specification and also correct possible typos without any prior notice. ICAM S.p.A. S.P. 237 delle Grotte 70017 – Putignano (BA) - ITALY P.O. BOX 129 Tel.: +39 080 4911377 Fax: +39 080 4911529 E-mail: [email protected]

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