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Vertical Lift Module

Vertical Lift Module

Vertical Lift Module

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Kardex Shuttle is a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) designed for efficient storage and retrieval of goods. It features two columns of trays and an extractor that moves trays to an access opening. The Optiflex technology optimizes storage by measuring the height of goods and assigning them to ideal locations. Its modular design allows for adaptability to changing product volumes and sizes, offering space savings of up to 85%.
Specifications
The Kardex Shuttle is available in different models to accommodate various load capacities: the 250/500 for loads up to 555 kg, the 700 for medium loads, and the 1000 for heavy loads or pallets. Dimensions vary by model, with widths ranging from 1,580 to 4,380 mm, depths from 2,312 to 4,343 mm, and heights from 2,550 to 30,050 mm.
Applications
The Kardex Shuttle is suitable for tool storage, semi-finished products, spare parts, and order picking. It enhances productivity by consolidating storage locations, optimizing order fulfillment, and supporting high throughput rates. It can be integrated with robotics for full automation.
Main Components
Key components include access openings, trays, a personal protection light curtain, and Optiflex technology. The system can have multiple access openings and trays that travel at individual speeds. Safety is ensured by a light curtain that stops operation if activated.
Complementary Technology
The Kardex Shuttle can be part of a larger logistics system, with options for enhanced performance through additional technologies. Features include an LED-Navigator for user guidance, ergonomic options, and the Kardex VLM Box for maximum storage capacity.
Life Cycle Service
Kardex offers a comprehensive service portfolio, including remote support and optional services like smart monitoring and analytics. The system can be customized for specific environments, such as air-conditioned or clean rooms.
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Kardex Shuttle The Kardex Shuttle is a Vertical Lift Module (VLM) that stores two columns of trays vertically on the front and rear of the machine. An extractor located in the middle of the VLM automatically moves trays to the access opening. Optiflex technology automatically measures the height of the stored goods on each tray and assigns them to an ideal storage location. Thanks to its flexible and modular design, the Kardex Shuttle can be adapted at any time as product volumes and sizes change. It ensures a small footprint with space savings of up to 85% and dynamic storage space allocation....

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Main components Access opening • Users benefit from the option to have an access opening on the front and rear of the device • Multiple access openings across several floors are possible Trays • Trays store goods and bins and move by the help of the extractor directly to the access opening or back to a free storage space • Trays travel at individual speeds Personal protection light curtain • The unit stops operating if the light barrier is activated • This protects the operator and the inventory Unit dimensions in milimeters Height Payload Height grid Storage location grid Optiflex technology...

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Complementary technology Kardex can install the Kardex Shuttle either as a stand-alone solution or integrated into an overall logistics concept. By adding further enhancements or combining it with other technologies, users benefit from higher performance results and see improvements in throughput and accuracy. Display LED-Navigator • Improves user guidance • Provides order information at exactly the right time Workstation equipment • Light pointer, position indicator, confirmation button, lifting equipment such as cranes, sockets & interfaces • Hardware handshake for robot or conveyor connection...

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Smart Intralogistics Solutions Kardex offers an A-Z product portfolio targeting the niche needs of various industries. Discover innovative offers ranging from everyday handling of bins and pallets or storage in controlled environments to fully-integrated automated storage solutions and material handling systems. From day one, the Life Cycle Service team works hand-in-hand to support your project implementation, maintenance and future plans.

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