6 Reasons Why Should Consider Saving Space and Time with Vertical Storage & Retrieval Systems

What is the value of unused space? It can have significant value for companies that choose to take advantage of it in storage facilities

Automated storage and retrieval systems, such as Vertical Carousels and Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) take advantage of unused overhead space to recover 60% to 85% of the floor space typically required by shelving and drawer systems.

Vertical storage and retrieval systems, such as Sapient Automation’s Viper® VLM and Avenger® Vertical Carousel, are designed with rotating shelves that move up or down in response to operator commands, delivering items at an ergonomically positioned window for easy removal.

The floor space recovered with the installation of vertical storage and retrieval systems can often be re-allocated from cost-associated functions of inventory to value-increasing production operations.

Improved space utilization can also extend the useful life of existing facilities, eliminating the need for expensive square footage expansion to meet growth requirements. Their small unit footprint makes vertical systems especially valuable for point-of-use storage and Just-in-Time (JIT) applications.

Because of their vertical design, these systems can be used to link multiple operations located on different floors, further reducing the amount of space required for storage and retrieval activities while improving workflow.