Vertical Lift Module

The Viper™ Vertical Lift Module (VLM) recovers up to 85% floor space, provides ergonomic access to items and reduces order-picking labor by two-thirds. The unit is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an extraction platform and computerized controls that deliver stored items to an ergonomically positioned workstation.

Sep 15th, 2011

The Viper™ Vertical Lift Module (VLM) recovers up to 85% floor space, provides ergonomic access to items and reduces order-picking labor by two-thirds. The unit is an enclosed system of vertically arranged trays, an extraction platform and computerized controls that deliver stored items to an ergonomically positioned workstation. It can hold large, irregularly shaped items, as well as totes, containers and pallets and can be fitted with tray partitions and dividers for small items. The system's variable height adjustment feature allows it to be made taller or shorter and moved at any time to meet changes in order picking activity.

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